Making sense: art and wellbeing
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can support my wellbeing through creative expression.
Key learning points
- Artists explore their own wellbeing as a means of self-expression.
- Artists explore wellbeing in their art to raise awareness, and foster empathy and understanding in society.
- Art practice can promote relaxation providing a calming experience.
Keywords
Wellbeing - how you feel about yourself and your life
Express - share thoughts and feelings
Reflect - to think deeply about something
Common misconception
Thinking that everyone else's emotional state is as it appear to be.
People can’t support you if they don’t know you need it. When someone wears an emotional mask, it’s hard to know the real person.
Teacher tip
People often hide their struggles, so kindness matters more than assumptions.
Equipment
Paper face mask or mask template, paint, marker pens, collage materials, glue, scissors.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes how memories can influence art creation?
Q2.What does composition mean in art?
Q3.Why is colour theory important in art?
Q4.Which of the following is considered to be drawing?
Q5.What is it important to reflect on your own artwork?
Q6.Why do people make art?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following does not contribute to physical wellbeing?
Q2.Which of the following can benefit general wellbeing?
Q3.Why do artists explore wellbeing as a means of expression?
Q4.Why do some people hide their true emotions?
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