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Art can change the world: text based art
I can create a slogan-based artwork to influence change.
Lesson 4 of 6
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- Year 7
Art can change the world: text based art
I can create a slogan-based artwork to influence change.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists can influence change through creating artworks related to causes.
- Artists make artworks about causes for many reasons, including to bring joy and raise awareness.
- Slogans are effective ways for artists to communicate their message about a cause.
- Block lettering is a style of text that can have great impact on the viewer as it is clear and easy to read.
Keywords
Cause - a belief, goal, or movement that someone cares about deeply and is willing to support and defend
Slogan - a short and catchy phrase that can promote an idea, message or product
Block lettering - a style of text where each letter is written separately and clearly using the capital letters of the alphabet
Common misconception
All artworks about causes are created to warn audiences.
There are many reasons why artists make artworks about causes including to bring joy, to celebrate and to inspire hope.
Adapt the different causes to your school and community context.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Drawing materials, paper, paint.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the different ways in which artists use materials and media called?
What are the different ways in which artists use materials and media called?
elements
mediums
disciplines
Q2.What is an artist's personal experiences and opinions called?
What is an artist's personal experiences and opinions called?
perspective
reference
reflections
Q3.Artists choose different techniques to express their viewpoints in ways.
Artists choose different techniques to express their viewpoints in ways.
similar
interesting
consistent
Q4.What is the name given to an exact or very close copy of an object or artwork?
What is the name given to an exact or very close copy of an object or artwork?
Q5.Artists often explore their feelings and experiences and meaning.
Artists often explore their feelings and experiences and meaning.
Q6.What is the subject of an artwork?
What is the subject of an artwork?
the artist's personal style or technique
the emotional response of the viewer
the materials used to create the artwork
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Artists can influence , through creating artworks about causes they feel passionate about.
Artists can influence , through creating artworks about causes they feel passionate about.
Q2.What is the correct term for a belief, goal, or movement that someone cares about deeply and is willing to support and defend?
What is the correct term for a belief, goal, or movement that someone cares about deeply and is willing to support and defend?
Q3.What is a slogan?
What is a slogan?
a detailed description
a factual statement
a person's opinion
Q4.'Artworks about causes are always created to warn audiences.'
'Artworks about causes are always created to warn audiences.'
True
Q5.What is the style of text where each letter is written separately and clearly using capitalisation called?
What is the style of text where each letter is written separately and clearly using capitalisation called?
