Thinking and Exploring Ideas · B5 Creative Arts

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.2.1.1.5 - Study the compositions and performances of Ghanaian and other African performing artists that reflect topical issues in Africa

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify at least three topical issues in Africa (such as climate change, water and air pollution, inclusion, and diversity) that are reflected in the compositions and performances of Ghanaian and other African performing artists.
describe the type of art-form, theme or purpose, elements, dynamics, tempo, instruments, and style of selected African compositions and performances.
discuss, in small groups, how specific Ghanaian and African performing artists use their work to draw attention to topical issues of concern in Africa.
share their personal appreciation of a selected composition or performance during a shower thoughts session, giving reasons for their views.
compare how two different African artists or groups address the same topical issue in their work.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Performing Arts (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Thinking and Exploring Ideas (2.1)
Content standard: B5.2.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how to generate own ideas for artistic expressions on the people based on their history and culture, the environment and topical local/national/global issues
Indicator: B5.2.1.1.5 - Study the compositions and performances of Ghanaian and other African performing artists that reflect topical issues in Africa
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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: Creative Arts Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 67
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners are to:
- select compositions and performances of other Ghanaian and African performing artists that reflect current topical issues of much concern in Africa (e.g. climate change, water and air pollution, slums, inclusion, diversity, international relations);
- appreciate: through shower thoughts session discuss the compositions and performances of the selected African artists with focus on the type of art-forms, theme/purpose, elements, dynamics, tempo, instruments, style, etc.