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Unit of Inquiry
Refer to Appendix 1 for considerations for planning based on school context.
THE LEARNING FOCUS
THEME: ENVIRONMENTAL ART ACARA LEVEL: YEARS 3 AND 4 SUB-STRAND: VISUAL ARTS DURATION: 6 LESSONS
OVERVIEW
In this unit, students look at how three distinct artists respond to the natural environment. Students will individually and collaboratively experiment with a range of art forms, materials, techniques and processes to
explore ways of incorporating the artist’s interpretations into a new work that reflects their own direct experiences with local natural environment. They will also describe how they have used visual conventions
when making their artworks (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2016a).
An Inquiry into:
• What is Environmental Art?
• What does the Art have to say about the natural environment?
• How does Art make a change towards sustainability?
MAKING ACTIVITES INCLUDE RESPONDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CULTURAL REFERENCES INCLUDE
• Drawing Nature • Responding to artworks and artists independently and • Nyanu Watson: http://www.ninukuarts.com.au/exhibition-
• Painting, including brush work and dotting collaboratively art/nyanu-watson.html
• Land Art Sculpture • Responding to techniques of art processes
• Andy Goldsworthy: http://www.artnet.com/artists/andy-
• Mosaic Art • Self evaluation of artwork
goldsworthy/
• Artist gives recycled materials new life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap9NFCiz4HI
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM LINKS
Content Descriptions General Capabilities Cross Curriculum Priorities Inter Curriculum
ACAVAM110 Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories English, Humanities and Social Sciences and
Explore ideas and artworks from different cultures and Social Capability, and cultures and Sustainability (Australian Science (Inquiry Skills) (Australian Curriculum,
times, including artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Information and Communication Technology Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA],
Islander artists, to use as inspiration for their own (ICT) Capability, Numeracy [ACARA], 2016a). (Refer to Appendix 2). 2016a). (Refer to Appendix 2).
representations. and Literacy (Australian Curriculum,
ACAVAM111 Assessment and
Use materials, techniques and processes to explore visual Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2016a). (Refer to
conventions when making artworks. Appendix 2).
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Present artworks and describe how they have used visual
conventions to represent their ideas.
(Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2016a).
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD
By the end of Year 4, students describe and discuss similarities and differences between artworks they make, present and view. They discuss how they and others use visual conventions in artworks. Students
collaborate to plan and make artworks that are inspired by artworks they experience. They use visual conventions, techniques and processes to communicate their ideas. (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
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• Colour • Once students have completed their drawing they will need to
• Line add some key words to describe the drawing.
• Shape • Students will have the opportunity to pair up and share their
• Environmental art artwork with other students. Offering constructive feedback to
• Realism each other.
Key Teaching Strategies
• Scaffolding - Use proximity and scaffolding to ensure students
are staying on task.
• Grand Conversation: Use a grand conversation for collaborative
discussion.
• Guiding Questions– Use “Five Ws and H” technique to prompt
discussion.
• Collaborative Learning - Students collaborate as a class through
discussion and in groups to compare and reflect on their
artwork.
• Differentiation - Enabling: Students who require assistance with
the task will be grouped together and worked with individually.
Extending: Encourage students to create and then recreate.
2. Aboriginal Art ACAVAM110 As a result of this learning Time Required Resources Watch for student’s
Explore ideas and artworks experience students will • One 45 minute lesson Invite a community engagement
from different cultures and be able to: Introduction – Introducing the Task member/ local artist from Observe students’
times, including artwork by • Demonstrate an • Introduce the lesson by getting the students to listen to Nyanu the APY Lands in to share responses.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait appreciation of art Watson a local painter, who uses a combination of brushwork a story and the materials, Work Sample and
Islander artists, to use as from different and dotting to create various animals founded in the APY techniques ands final marking rubric
inspiration for their own cultures and times. Lands. processes involved (Appendix 3)
representations. • Bring personal • Allow Nyanu Watson to present a master class of her through art they have
ACAVAM111 meaning to artwork demonstrating brushwork and dotting to the class, including made.
Use materials, techniques and and communicate identifying line, pattern, shape and colour in her works. Materials
processes to explore visual their discoveries. Procedure – Demonstrating and Conducting the Activity • Coloured Card
conventions when making • Experiment with • Inform students that they will be exploring four different work • 30 fine brushes,
artworks. elements of art – line, stations that seek to depict four unique paintings by Nyanu match sticks or
Cross Curriculum Priorities colour and shape to Watson, that focus on different Aboriginal symbols and paddle pop sticks &
Aboriginal and Torres Strait explore symbols. technique to tell a story about the spiritual connection material strips.
Islander histories and cultures Aboriginal people’s have with animals and the environment. • Earthy coloured
General Capabilities • Move around the work stations and use one-to-one group paints, red, yellow,
Critical and Creative Thinking scaffolding and stimulate discussion with the following black, brown, green,
and Personal and Social prompting questions: “What symbols are in the paintings and blue and paint pots
Capability what they might mean?”, “What colours and shapes have been
Vocabulary used and why might they have been used?”, “Are they straight
• Form – painting lines or curved?” “What is the relationship between the figures
• Technique – brushwork and the environment?” and “How is the environment
and dotting portrayed?”
• Pattern • Students will rotate around the work stations using the
Aboriginal symbols and techniques to recreate their own
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• Balancing, Arranging, • Students talk and ask for comment about how their sculpture
Proportion and reflects the Andy Goldsworthy and the environment.
Measurement • Students use vocabulary that helps describe these pieces of
• Texture artwork.
• Colour Key Teaching Strategies
• Materials - found objects • Scaffolding - Use proximity and scaffolding to ensure students
• Environmental art are staying on task.
• Sustainability • Guiding Questions– Use “Five Ws and H” technique to guide
discussion.
• Grand Conversation: Use a grand conversation for collaborative
discussion.
• Differentiation - Enabling: Students who require assistance with
the task will be grouped together and worked with individually.
Extending: Encourage students to create and then recreate.
4. Recyclable ACAVAM110 As a result of this learning Time Required Resources Watch for student’s
Mosaic Art Explore ideas and artworks experience students will • Two 45 minute lessons. • Examples of Mosaic engagement
from different cultures and be able to: Introduction – Introducing the Task Art such as Observe students’
times, including artwork by • Demonstrate an • Introduce students to the art form of mosaic, with a brief • Artist gives recycled responses.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait appreciation of art discussion and power point presentation on historical and materials new life Work Sample and
Islander artists, to use as from different cultural background of Mosaic Art. https://www.youtub final marking rubric
inspiration for their own cultures and times. • Students collaborate as a class, looking and discussing various e.com/watch?v=ap9 (Appendix 3)
representations. • Recognise art as a images of traditional Mosaic Art. NFCiz4HI
ACAVAM111 way of expressing • Begin whole class discussion with the following guiding Materials
Use materials, techniques and ideas and points of questions: “What features do you notice?”, “What style “What • Old magazines,
processes to explore visual view. materials did the artist use?”, and “How are they different from catalogues, expired
conventions when making • Experiment with other art forms?” etc. calendars, paper and
artworks. various, elements of • Introduce the idea that not all Mosaic Art requires the use of cardboard scraps,
art, especially coloured glass and stone. Many artists have made Mosaic Art fabric scraps, foil,
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texture, design using recycled materials. lolly wrappers etc.
Present artworks and describe
principles, materials • Introduce students to recycled Mosaic Art, by showing the • Glue and scissors
how they have used visual
and techniques in following YouTube clip. • Pencils and rulers
conventions to represent their
making mosaic. • Students collaborate as a class, discussing the recycled art. • Cardboard sheet
ideas.
Begin class discussion with the following guiding questions:
Cross Curriculum Priorities
“What do you see?”, “How does it make you feel?” “What does
Sustainability
it remind you of?”, “What materials did the artist use?”, “What
General Capabilities
is the relationship between the figures and the environment?”,
Personal and Social Capability,
“How is the environment portrayed?”, “How long they might
Numeracy, Literacy, Critical
last and why they are sustainable?” and “What does the
and Creative Thinking
artwork say about caring for the environment?”
Inter Curriculum
Procedure – Demonstrating and Conducting the Activity
English, Humanities and Social
• Explain to students that they will be undertaking a recycled
Sciences and Science
mosaic project, by turning the litter outside into mosaics that
Vocabulary
reflect the environment (e.g. animal, landscape, tree etc.)
• Styles – Realism • Students will go outside and source the materials available.
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References
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2016, years 5 and 6 Curriculum, The Arts:
Drama, Curriculum v7.5, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, viewed 17th April 2018 <
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/the-arts/drama/>.
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2016, years 3 and 4 Curriculum, The Arts:
Dance, Curriculum v7.5, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, viewed 17th April 2018 <
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/the-arts/dance/>.
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2016, years 3 and 4 Curriculum, The Arts:
Visual Arts, Curriculum v7.5, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, viewed 17th April 2018 <
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/the-arts/visual-arts/>.
Brownfield, JM, 2010, ‘The dancing classroom: bringing the body into education through the creative process,
Wesleyan University.
Cawthon, SW, Dawson, K & Ihorn, S 2011, 'Activating Student Engagement Through Drama-Based Instruction'.
Dinham, J 23 August 2016, Delivering Authentic Arts Education,Cengage Learning, Australia.
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Hearle A, 2013, Acting Games, viewed on 17 April 2018 <http://www.stagemilk.com/acting-games/>.
Goods, J, Fox, J & Coffin R, n.d., Fostering the development of empathy in the classroom, Teaching & Professional
Practice.
Voigt S & Pepler C n.d., ‘Spelling Dance Lesson Plan,’ viewed on 1st May 2018 < https://think360arts.org/t3a/wp-
content/uploads/2015/07/Spelling-Dance-Grades-K-1-2.pdf>.
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Literacy
Composing texts through speaking, writing and • Use language to interact with others
creating • Compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal
learning area texts
Word Knowledge • Understand learning area vocabulary
Comprehending texts through listening, reading and • Listen and respond to learning area texts
viewing • Comprehend texts
Visual Knowledge • Understand how visual elements create meaning
Critical and Creative Thinking
Inquiring – identifying, exploring and organising • Identify and clarify information and ideas
information and ideas • Organise and process information
Generating ideas, possibilities and actions • Seek solutions and put ideas into action
• Consider alternatives
• Imagine possibilities and connect ideas
Reflecting on thinking and processes • Transfer knowledge into new context
• Reflect on processes
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning • Apply logic and reasoning
and procedures • Draw conclusions and design a course of action
Personal and Social Capability
Intercultural Understanding
Interacting and Empathising with others • Consider and develop multiple perspectives
Recognising culture and developing respect • Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs
and practices
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Numeracy
Spatial reasoning • Visualise 2D shapes and 3D objects
Recognising and using pattern and relationships
Sustainability
OI.7: Actions for a more sustainable future reflect values of care, respect and responsibility, and require us to
explore and understand environments (ACARA 2016).
Science
Science Understanding Biological Sciences
Living things live in different places where their needs • Exploring different habitats in the local
are met (ACSSU211). environment such as the beach, bush and
backyard.
• Recognising that different living things live in
different places such as land and water.
Science as a Human Endeavour
People use science in their daily lives, including when • Identifying ways that science knowledge is
caring for their environment and living used in the care of the local environment such
things (ACSHE022). as animal habitats, and suggesting changes to
parks and gardens to better meet the needs of
native animals.
Identify how people design and produce familiar • Asking questions about natural and managed
products, services and environments and consider environments and impacts on them when
sustainability to meet personal and local community selecting materials, tools and equipment when
needs (ACTDEK001) designing and making products, for example
harvesting products from the school garden
and using recycled clothing
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Appendix 3 – Assessment
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