Repetition in art activism
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can employ repetition to raise awareness of social issues and amplify underrepresented voices.
Key learning points
- Art can bring awareness to social issues from around the world and can be about anything.
- Art activism can amplify the voices of those who are under represented and anyone can be an activist.
- Repetition in activism reinforces messages, using techniques and events to amplify impact and create change over time.
Keywords
Amplify - to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable. For example, if you amplify an idea or message, you make it more powerful or easier for people to notice or understand.
Repetition - when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times
Symbol - an simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else
Common misconception
Artwork is often seen as a passive object that hangs on a wall.
Art can also be used to activate social change and is a process that can helps spark conversation and raise awareness. The act of creating and sharing the work is powerful in itself.
Teacher tip
More support for this lesson can be found in the Additional materials.
Equipment
Graphite stitcks or soft pencils, masking tape, drawing materials, paper. Optional: tracing paper
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Social action is when people work together to make their community or the world ...
Q2.What does it mean to 'amplify' something?
Q3.When you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times, it is called ...
Q4.A clear message helps the audience grasp the artist's intent, which is essential for inspiring and sparking important conversations about social issues.
Q5.Which is the most accurate statement for an art action project? An action art project can bring awareness to social issues from around the world and can be about ...
Q6.Who is able to be an art activist and amplify the voices of those who are under represented?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of social action art?
Q2.Match the keywords and definitions.
Q3.Which is the most accurate reason why repetition is important in social action art?
Q4.Artists can amplify their message by developing their work into or tools which can be used in activism events.
Q5.Which statement is the most accurate in describing the role of art in driving change over time?
To help you plan your 9 art and design lesson on: Repetition in art activism, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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