Year 9 - Art and design
Building community
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 a mural for a community space.
Key Notes
- Art is often used as a tool to build emotional support, reduce isolation and foster connections.
- Art helps to develop community by providing a welcoming environment.
- Community murals can be used to bring diverse families together, celebrate cultures and strengthen social bonds.
Vocabulary To Learn
- community: a group of people living, working or socialising in the same places
- environment: the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives
- mural: a painting or other work of art made directly onto a wall
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A common misconception about murals is that they are only decorative.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Art is often used as a tool to build emotional support, reduce isolation and foster connections. Art helps to develop community by providing a welcoming environment.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'community'
a group of people living, working or socialising in the same places.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A common misconception about murals is that they are only decorative. Correction: They often carry powerful social, cultural, or political messages.
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