Mixed Media and Innovation · Summer Term

Art Journaling and Sketchbooks

Using sketchbooks as a space for creative exploration, combining drawing, writing, collage, and painting.

Key Questions

  1. Justify the importance of an art journal as a tool for creative development and reflection.
  2. Design a journal page that integrates visual art and written reflection on a personal theme.
  3. Compare the purpose of an art journal with a finished artwork.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
Unit: Mixed Media and Innovation
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Learning Contracts

Student-negotiated goals, methods, and assessment criteria

45–90 min

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Experiential Learning

Hands-on learn-by-doing with structured reflection

30–60 min

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Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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