The arts reflect an expression of personal identity and artistic talent.


An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

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Lines of Inquiry

How personal experiences influence and inspire art.

Forms of (receptive and expressive) art

How to create content using the design process.

Key Concepts

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Connection

Function

Form

Learner Profile

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Open-minded

Communicator

Courageous

Related Concepts

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Imagery

Style

Individualism

ATLs

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Communication Skills: Exchanging Information

Thinking Skills: Creative Thinking - Generating Novel Ideas

Self-Management Skills: Organization

Unit Connection

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Numeracy

Social Studies

Language

Music

PSPE

Art

I can understand different forms of art. I can explain why I feel something is a form of art.

I can identify what inspired and artist to create art. I can show through art my talents.

I can use the design thinking process to create art. I can explain why we use the design thinking process to create art.

I can explore different forms of art during the unit.

I can consider different parts of my identity and use that to create art.

I can use different skills to create content using the design process.

I can challenge myself to try a new art form.

I can be open and respectful to understand different forms of art.

I can explain and showcase my identity through art.

Listening and Speaking: - Listen actively and respectfully while others speak. - Give and receive meaningful feedback and feedforward. - State opinions clearly, logically and respectfully. - Communicate with peers, experts and members of the learning community using a variety of digital environments and media.

  • Practise “visible thinking” strategies and techniques. - Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas.
  • Use time effectively and appropriately. - Keep an organized and logical system to document learning. - Use technology effectively and productively.

Being open-minded. Different individuals present art in a different way (identity, inspire)

How individuals visualize different forms of art.

Connection with artist's style, techniques, uniqueness, and identity.

Writing: Personal Narrative and/or imaginative topics- Reading: Character developing and retell.

Shapes, pattern, horizontal and vertical pattern. - Form of Art (cubism) -- Connection to geometric shapes.