Lesson summary
In this activity students explore the concept of environmental art. They begin by working in groups to analyse a number of environmental artworks, and then create their own environmental photography based artwork based on the theme of climate change. Students present their artworks to the class for peer assessment.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand that environmental art is a theme of art aimed at increasing our appreciation of the natural environment
- understand that environmental art can take a range of forms and can have a variety of intentions
- recognise that they have the ability to create environmental art
- develop their photography skills.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
Years 9 and 10 Visual Arts:
- Manipulate materials, techniques, technologies and processes to develop and represent their own artistic intentions (ACAVAM126)
- Plan and design artworks that represent artistic intention (ACAVAM128)
- Analyse a range of visual artworks from contemporary and past times to explore differing viewpoints and enrich their visual art-making, starting with Australian artworks, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and consider international artworks (ACAVAR131)
Time required:Â 48 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – oversee activity.
Resources required
- Internet access
- Students worksheets
- Cameras (digital, tablet or phone)
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