Professional… · SHS1 Art And Design Studio

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.1 - Explain the concept of professional practice in Art

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define professional practice in Art and Design in their own words, identifying at least three key elements that distinguish a professional artist from a hobbyist.
Explain the importance of professional practice in Art and Design, giving at least two reasons why artists need to conduct themselves professionally.
Research and document examples of professional practice in Art using available digital or print resources, presenting findings to the class.
Classify various professional practices in Art and Design into categories on a chart, showing how each practice contributes to an artist’s career.
Reflect on how professional habits developed in school (such as punctuality, meeting deadlines, and collaboration) relate to professional practice in the art world.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Art and Design Theories and Application (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Professional Practice and Ethics (1.3)
Content standard: 1.1.3.CS.1 - 1.1.3.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional practices and ethics in Art. 1.1.3.LO.1 Analyse the concept of professional Practices and Ethics in Art.
Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.1 - Explain the concept of professional practice in Art
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 37

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry-Based Learning: In pairs learners research and document professional practice in Art and share with the class.
Problem-Based Learning; Group Work/ Collaborative Learning: In groups of mixed- ability, discuss the concept and importance of professional practice in Art and Design.
Project-Based Learning; Group Work /Collaborative Learning: In gender-balanced groups, generate a chart to classify the various professional practice and their importance in Art and Design.

Assessment (1.1.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials: textbooks; web references; projector; computers; smartphones; LCD Screens; flip charts; visual thinking; posters; flyers; drawings and illustrations