Activity Introduction
Quick summary: Students will consider what a slogan is, as well as how a slogan can be eye-catching and influence people to take sustainable action. They will explore some existing slogans, then work in groups to choose a specific action they would like people to take and brainstorm their own slogan. Students will view and practice lettering techniques, then design a poster that features their slogan in an eye-catching way. Students will reflect on the effectiveness of their poster and review their classmates’ posters.
Faber-Castell have long understood the importance of creativity to all people, especially to young people. They are also continuously searching for environmentally friendly processes and high-quality materials to enhance children’s creative experience throughout every development phase. For more information about Faber-Castell, click here.
Learning intentions:
- Students will understand how a slogan can change people’s behaviour.
- Students will be able to apply selected art elements and principles when designing a poster.
21st century skills:
Australian Curriculum Mapping
Content descriptions:
Year 5 & 6 Visual Arts
- Develop and apply techniques and processes when making their artworks (ACAVAM115)
- Plan the display of artworks to enhance their meaning for an audience (ACAVAM116)
Syllabus outcomes: VAS3.1, VAS3.2
General capabilities: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking.
Cross-curriculum priority:
Relevant parts of Year 5 & 6 Visual Arts achievement standards: Students explain how ideas are communicated in artworks they make and to which they respond … Students structure elements and processes of arts subjects to make artworks that communicate meaning. They work collaboratively to share artworks for audiences, demonstrating skills and techniques
Topic: Sustainability
Unit of work: Creative Sustainability – Year 5 & 6
Time required: 90 mins.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate class discussion, guide students in their art making.
Resources required: Student Worksheets – one copy per student. Device capable of presenting a video to the class. Butcher’s paper, grey lead pencils, Artist Brush Pens, Connector Pens, Colour Grip Pencils and Penliners. Erasers, rulers, sharpeners. Art Elements and Principles Factsheet.
Keywords: Advertising, communication, slogan, environment, visual art, sustainability, communication.
Cool Australia’s curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum.
Teacher Preparation
