An artist's respond to plastic waste
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my art practice to respond to environmental challenges.
Key learning points
- Human beings are creating a lot of plastic waste and fragments that pollute the oceans.
- Artists make us think and feel emotionally about their work.
- Artists can record thoughts and feelings in sketchbooks by making sketches and writing reflections.
Keywords
Waste - anything that is unwanted or unused
Fragment - a small part broken off or separated from something
Sketch / sketching - a drawing that is not meant to be a finished artwork
Common misconception
Art is only made from traditional art materials.
Art can be made from almost anything, including plastic waste, as in the case of Mandy Barker.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to connect their personal feelings with the visual elements in the artwork. Prompt them to use their sketchbooks not just for drawing but also for writing short notes or questions about what the artwork makes them think and feel. This helps deepen their understanding and engagement.
Equipment
Sketchbook and drawing media: pencils, pens and colouring pencils.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Breaking down a complex form into __________ shapes can help when drawing.
Q2.The process of fossilisation typically takes millions of years due to slow ...
Q3.Which of the following is considered a simple shape used in breaking down a fossil?
Q4.Match each simple shape to its correct description as it relates to drawing a fossil.
Q5.Match each term to its correct definition.
Q6.Order the steps involved in breaking down a fossil into its simplest forms.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the definitions.
Q2.Henderson Island is now one of the most plastic-polluted places on Earth.
Q3.Which artist travelled with Break Free From Plastic and created a series of photographs about plastic waste?
Q4.Mandy Barker's Shelf-Life photographs are created using traditional painting techniques.
Q5.What was the purpose of Mandy Barker's Shelf-Life photographs?
Q6.What role does art play in raising awareness about environmental issues like plastic pollution?
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