This resource uses philosophical inquiry to explore ideas about art and value. Students will look at and discuss a range of art, make their own art with shapes, listen to opinions and consider factors that might influence their values and opinions.
You can try all 3 sessions or select sessions to suit your learners.
Sessions are intended for 9-13-year-olds but can be adapted for other age groups.
Session one
What is good art?
This session invites students to share their own ideas and assumptions about art. Come up with your own definition, choose your favourites from a selection of modern and contemporary art and give reasons to justify what you think is ‘good art’.
Session two
Shapes as art
In this session students are asked to use shapes to communicate words and ideas to each other. Discuss whether you think making shapes is art.
Session three
Who decides?
Listen to art experts, consider your own views and discuss who might be influencing our own judgements about art. In this session students will consider who they think decides what makes ‘good art’.
This resource supports a range of Experiences and Outcomes in line with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, including the following:
Literacy
When I engage with others, I know when and how to listen, when to talk, how much to say, when to ask questions and how to respond with respect. LIT 1-02a
When I engage with others, I can respond in ways appropriate to my role, show that I value others’ contributions and use these to build on thinking. LIT 2-02a
As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, key words and main ideas of the text, and use this information for a specific purpose. LIT 1-04a
As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, main ideas and supporting detail contained within the text, and use this information for different purposes. LIT 2-04a
I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to and asking different kinds of questions. LIT 1-07a
I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to literal, inferential, evaluative and other types of questions, and by asking different kinds of questions of my own. LIT 2-07a
Art & Design
Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design. EXA 1-05a / EXA 2-05
I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work. EXA 1-07a / EXA 2-07a
Partners
In partnership with
Thanks to Cramond Primary School and South Morningside Primary School.