ICA1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: 15 JULY 2024
, QUESTION 1
Your school principal has asked you to present a showcase for Heritage Day at your school. She
wants learners not only to create artwork suited for the event but also to present an art discussion
to help create cross-cultural appreciation. You have decided to let your Grade 5 Creative Arts
class discuss African textiles according to art elements and principles, as well as the history of the
fabric, as part of the showcase.
• Explain how you will facilitate the lesson where learners will evaluate different tribes’ fabric
and report on the visual qualities (Elements of art and principles of design) of each in
preparation for the showcase.
• Include images that you will use in class, of the textiles chosen, which tribe they
represent and why they were chosen as part of preparing learners for the showcase.
1. Introduction to African Textiles
Objective: To introduce learners to the diverse and rich tradition of African textiles.
Materials: Images of different African textiles, information about the tribes, and examples of
textiles (physical or in pictures).
Steps:
Begin with a brief introduction to African textiles, explaining their importance in various cultures
and how they are often used to tell stories or signify status.
Discuss the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, space, form, value) and principles of
design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity) briefly.
2. Exploration of Specific Textiles
Objective: To explore the textiles of different African tribes and understand their visual qualities.
Materials: Images of textiles, background information on the tribes, art supplies for sketching and
designing.
Textiles and Tribes to Feature:
Kente Cloth (Ashanti Tribe, Ghana)
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: 15 JULY 2024
, QUESTION 1
Your school principal has asked you to present a showcase for Heritage Day at your school. She
wants learners not only to create artwork suited for the event but also to present an art discussion
to help create cross-cultural appreciation. You have decided to let your Grade 5 Creative Arts
class discuss African textiles according to art elements and principles, as well as the history of the
fabric, as part of the showcase.
• Explain how you will facilitate the lesson where learners will evaluate different tribes’ fabric
and report on the visual qualities (Elements of art and principles of design) of each in
preparation for the showcase.
• Include images that you will use in class, of the textiles chosen, which tribe they
represent and why they were chosen as part of preparing learners for the showcase.
1. Introduction to African Textiles
Objective: To introduce learners to the diverse and rich tradition of African textiles.
Materials: Images of different African textiles, information about the tribes, and examples of
textiles (physical or in pictures).
Steps:
Begin with a brief introduction to African textiles, explaining their importance in various cultures
and how they are often used to tell stories or signify status.
Discuss the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, space, form, value) and principles of
design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity) briefly.
2. Exploration of Specific Textiles
Objective: To explore the textiles of different African tribes and understand their visual qualities.
Materials: Images of textiles, background information on the tribes, art supplies for sketching and
designing.
Textiles and Tribes to Feature:
Kente Cloth (Ashanti Tribe, Ghana)
