Year 9 - Art and design
A sense of place: your spaces
Connections: home, space and family
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Unit Summary
Pupils will explore the theme of family in art and how ideals of what a family is has changed over time. The unit builds on both the history of familial connections in art, as well as exploring contemporary forms of family. Pupils will explore the theme of family through 3d forms.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to design an imaginary fantasy bedroom.
Key Notes
- Feeling a connection to a place is an important part of our wellbeing
- We can create a feeling of belonging through decoration of a space
- In our homes, we use objects and images to reflect our identities
Vocabulary To Learn
- interior: the inside of something
- sanctuary: a safe place
- symbolic: using images, colours, or objects to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Every child has their own bedroom.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Feeling a connection to a place is an important part of our wellbeing. We can create a feeling of belonging through decoration of a space.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'interior'
the inside of something.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Every child has their own bedroom. Correction: It's a common misconception that every child has their own bedroom. In reality, many children share rooms, sleep in a living area or move around different homes.
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