ICA1501 Assignment 3
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2025 - DUE 15 July 2025
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, QUESTION 1: Visual Arts Activity Design (30 marks)
1.1 Describe your Visual Arts activity. Include what learners will do, what they will learn
and how the activity fits into a 30-minute lesson. (8 marks)
Activity Description: "Recycled Creature Companions"
This Visual Arts activity will engage Grade 5 learners in transforming discarded materials into
imaginative 3D "Creature Companions."
What Learners Will Do:
1. Introduction (5 minutes): I will begin by showing examples of simple 3D creatures
made from recycled materials (if I have any, otherwise pictures). I'll discuss how artists
can turn ordinary things into extraordinary art and introduce the idea of "Creature
Companions" – unique imaginary beings. I will emphasize the importance of using our
collected recycled materials.
2. Brainstorming & Planning (5 minutes): Learners will quickly sketch a few ideas for
their creature's basic shape and features on their recycled paper/cardboard. They will
consider what kind of creature they want to make (e.g., a flying creature, a land creature,
a water creature) and what recycled materials might best form its body.
3. Construction (15 minutes): Learners will select pieces of recycled cardboard (from
cereal boxes, tissue boxes, etc.) and begin to cut, fold, tear, and manipulate them to form
the main body of their creature. They will use pencils to mark cutting lines or to sketch
details directly onto the cardboard. They will experiment with different ways to connect
pieces (e.g., interlocking tabs, folding edges to create flaps, or simply holding pieces
together). The focus is on creating a basic 3D form.
4. Adding Detail & Personalisation (5 minutes): Learners will use their one coloured
crayon to add simple details, patterns, or textures to their creature's surface. This could
include drawing eyes, scales, fur patterns, or decorative lines. They will also use the
pencil to add fine lines or shading.
5. Sharing (Optional, if time allows): Learners can briefly show their "Creature
Companion" to a partner or the class, perhaps giving it a name or describing one unique
feature.
What Learners Will Learn:
Creative Problem-Solving: Learners will learn to think innovatively about how to use
limited, unconventional materials to create a 3D form.
Understanding of Form and Structure: They will explore how flat materials can be
manipulated (cut, folded, bent) to create three-dimensional shapes and stable structures.
Sustainability and Resourcefulness: They will learn the value of recycling and
repurposing materials, fostering environmental awareness and resourcefulness.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 15 July 2025
For assistance contact
Email:
, QUESTION 1: Visual Arts Activity Design (30 marks)
1.1 Describe your Visual Arts activity. Include what learners will do, what they will learn
and how the activity fits into a 30-minute lesson. (8 marks)
Activity Description: "Recycled Creature Companions"
This Visual Arts activity will engage Grade 5 learners in transforming discarded materials into
imaginative 3D "Creature Companions."
What Learners Will Do:
1. Introduction (5 minutes): I will begin by showing examples of simple 3D creatures
made from recycled materials (if I have any, otherwise pictures). I'll discuss how artists
can turn ordinary things into extraordinary art and introduce the idea of "Creature
Companions" – unique imaginary beings. I will emphasize the importance of using our
collected recycled materials.
2. Brainstorming & Planning (5 minutes): Learners will quickly sketch a few ideas for
their creature's basic shape and features on their recycled paper/cardboard. They will
consider what kind of creature they want to make (e.g., a flying creature, a land creature,
a water creature) and what recycled materials might best form its body.
3. Construction (15 minutes): Learners will select pieces of recycled cardboard (from
cereal boxes, tissue boxes, etc.) and begin to cut, fold, tear, and manipulate them to form
the main body of their creature. They will use pencils to mark cutting lines or to sketch
details directly onto the cardboard. They will experiment with different ways to connect
pieces (e.g., interlocking tabs, folding edges to create flaps, or simply holding pieces
together). The focus is on creating a basic 3D form.
4. Adding Detail & Personalisation (5 minutes): Learners will use their one coloured
crayon to add simple details, patterns, or textures to their creature's surface. This could
include drawing eyes, scales, fur patterns, or decorative lines. They will also use the
pencil to add fine lines or shading.
5. Sharing (Optional, if time allows): Learners can briefly show their "Creature
Companion" to a partner or the class, perhaps giving it a name or describing one unique
feature.
What Learners Will Learn:
Creative Problem-Solving: Learners will learn to think innovatively about how to use
limited, unconventional materials to create a 3D form.
Understanding of Form and Structure: They will explore how flat materials can be
manipulated (cut, folded, bent) to create three-dimensional shapes and stable structures.
Sustainability and Resourcefulness: They will learn the value of recycling and
repurposing materials, fostering environmental awareness and resourcefulness.
