Year 9 - Art and design
Families and migration: refugee stories in art
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 create an artwork which shows empathy towards refugees.
Key Notes
- A refugee is a person who has escaped from their country for political, religious, economic reasons or because of war
- By addressing themes of migration, artists discuss issues such as racism and inequality
- Art can move us to consider what unites us rather than what divides us through exploring people's stories
Vocabulary To Learn
- refugee: a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster
- migrate: to move from one country to another
- empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Refugees are illegal and take jobs away from others.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A refugee is a person who has escaped from their country for political, religious, economic reasons or because of war. By addressing themes of migration, artists discuss issues such as racism and inequality.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'refugee'
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Refugees are illegal and take jobs away from others. Correction: Refugees are protected under international law and have the right to seek asylum. While they may need help when they arrive in a new country, many refugees go on to contribute positively to their communities.
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