The Gallery Experience · Summer Term

Creating Art Labels and Titles

Writing short, descriptive labels and creative titles for artworks to inform and engage viewers.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how a good title can influence a viewer's interpretation of an artwork.
  2. Construct a descriptive label for your artwork that includes key information.
  3. Justify the choice of title for your artwork, explaining its connection to the piece.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Looking and RespondingNCCA: Primary - Drawing
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Foundations of Visual Art
Unit: The Gallery Experience
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

RAFT Writing

Creative writing from a specific Role, Audience, Format, Topic

25–45 min

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Peer Teaching

Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to classmates

30–55 min

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