Art as self-discovery
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can reflect on my identity and choose imagery to create an assemblage.
Key learning points
- Art can be used as a tool for expressing inner emotions and identity.
- Assemblage is art that is made by assembling separate elements, often everyday objects, together.
- Identity can be explored through art forms such as assemblage.
Keywords
Identity - the characteristics that determine who someone is
Culture - the ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society
Assemblage - a three-dimensional artistic technique where objects are combined to create a unique artwork.
Common misconception
Memories cannot be used to express a person's identity
Memories play a key role in shaping who we are as they help us understand our past, influence how we view ourselves and guide how we express our identity over time.
Teacher tip
Greater contextual information on the artists' work can be found in the additional materials. Encourage pupils to explore art as a way to understand and share their identity. Creating a safe, supportive space will help pupils to feel confident to express who they are.
Equipment
Boxes, jar lids, glue, paint, paintbrushes, collage materials, magazines, newspapers, tape.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is symbolism in art?
Q2.Which of these is an example of symbolism in art?
Q3.What does it mean to say that art is a visual language?
Q4.How can doodling help with expressing emotions?
Q5.How might your body react to emotion?
Q6.Can doodles be developed into 3D structures?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of the following can be part of our identity?
Q2.What does identity mean?
Q3.How does art serve as a tool to express inner emotions and identity?
Q4.Can memories be used to express your identity?
Q5.What is three-dimensional artwork?
To help you plan your 9 art and design lesson on: Art as self-discovery, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 9 art and design lesson on: Art as self-discovery, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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