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Creative Sustainability - Social Action
Lesson5 of 5 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8The ArtsMedia ArtsVisual ArtsEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
In this activity, students will combine the skills and knowledge from previous lessons in the Creative Sustainability unit to create a final artwork that explores how we can make one small change for sustainability. They will investigate the ways that members of their community can make a positive change towards a sustainable future, and convey those messages through a mixed-media artwork, using upcycled substrate such as cardboard, paper bags or envelopes. The artworks will be displayed at an exhibition where students can share their ideas on sustainability with a local audience.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- know what environmental sustainability is
- are able to experiment with a range of art media and traditional art materials
- are able to choose effective display methods to exhibiting their artwork
- understand how to enhance the meaning of their work using subject matter, art conventions and materials.
Success criteria
Students can:
- plan and create an artwork that portrays a message on sustainability
- select subject matter, art conventions, techniques and processes to strengthen the ideas and messages in their work
- work collaboratively to plan the display of their artworks in an exhibition.
Lesson Guides and Printables
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