Art and the Environment · Summer Term
Sustainable Art Practices
Understanding how artists use recycled, upcycled, and eco-friendly materials to create art.
Key Questions
- Justify the importance of sustainable practices in contemporary art.
- Construct an artwork using only recycled or upcycled materials, demonstrating creative reuse.
- Analyze how an artist's choice of sustainable materials can enhance the message of their artwork.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Visual Arts - Construction 7.2NCCA: Visual Arts - Visual Awareness 7.3
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Creative Journeys: Exploring Art and Design
Unit: Art and the Environment
Period: Summer Term
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