2.3 Identifying patterns in the environment  (Page 2/2)

ASSESSMENT

Assessment

Learning Outcomes(LOs)

LO 4

EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION The learner is able to analyse and use multiple forms of communication and expression in Arts and Culture.

We know this when the learner:

MUSIC (4.3 – 4.5)

• identifies and sings songs from different societies, cultures and contexts, that seem to communicate the same idea
• uses own compositions of poetry and song to draw attention to current social and environmental issues;
• communicates a musical intention using the interface of pitch-based harmony (mellophony) instruments.

DRAMA (4.2)

• dramatises social, cultural or environmental issues through the use of different drama techniques such as tableaux, verbal dynamic sequences or role-plays.

DANCE (4.1)

• dances in different places (e.g. inside and outside, in the classroom, on stage, on wood, concrete, grass or mud), and describes how dance is affected by space and the physical environments.

VISUAL ARTS (4.6)

• shows and explains the use of colour, pattern, design, signs and symbols in own home, in various cultures, and in the built environment.

Memorandum

Here follows a summary of the various activities for Module 8:

ACTIVITY 1

As an introduction the learners must first complete a research task of approximately ten pages, of which at least half has been written or typed.

The topic: COLOUR, PATTERN, DESIGN, SIGNS AND SYMBOLS IN MY OWN ENVIRONMENT, OTHER CULTURES AND BUILT-UP AREAS.

Let the learners investigate pattern in their own environment, either individually or in groups. This will include: at home, at school, on the way between the school and home, at the local café, supermarket or shopping centre. (Where the mentioned places are insufficient, libraries, magazines and even the internet can be utilized.)

These patterns must then be analised according to:

• use of colour;
• design;
• signs; and
• symbols.
• Possible cultural differences between the examples found should also be looked at.

ACTIVITY 2: REPORTING ON PATTERNS

After completion of the research task the learners must first exchange information in their groups before each group presents their findings to the rest of the class.

ACTIVITY 3: CREATING A PATTERN, COLLAGE, APPLYING COLOUR

Materials: thin carton/ pencils/ oil pastels/ wax crayons/ colour pens or Koki’s/ glue/ paint and brushes/ scissors/ waste materials like beads, leaves, straws, lace, seeds, buttons, string and cardboard.

Learners create their own pattern designs for use on a picture frame for a portrait or family photograph. Each learner can decide whether his/her frame should be square, oval, round or rectangular. Once the frame has been cut or torn and the pattern design has been drawn on the frame, textures can be added (COLLAGE) to strengthen the pattern design – see list of waste materials for all the possibilities.

When the glue has dried, the pattern can be enhanced even further by adding colour to the frame. Colour can be painted or drawn onto the frame.

PRESENTING VISUAL ART IN THE CLASSROOM

Classroom organization is of great importance in order to present visual art successfully. In contrast to the other art forms such as Drama, Dance and Music, the Visual Arts always works with materials for drawing, painting or sculpting.

Because of the frequent use of waste materials in order to save costs, it is advisable to organize collection days early in the year. Every Monday the learners (and staff) can be requested to bring certain waste items to school (one week toilet rolls, the following week bottle tops, then plastic containers, tins, etc.). The waste material can be stored in various containers in the classroom or any other storage place until needed.

USEFUL WASTE MATERIAL TO COLLECT

Remember that assessment must also establish values and attitudes in learners. When they are aware that aspects such as caring for art materials, are also assessed, it will gradually instil in them respect for these materials, as well as teach them about recycling and the usefulness of waste material.