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What topicDeconstructed landscapes The focus of this unit is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the landscape genre and techniques in mixed media and monoprint/monotype printmaking. Australia has a rich tradition of depicting the landscape in art and many iconic images continue to define our culture and sense of place. By introducing the different approaches that contemporary artists have taken in the genre, students are also able to see the possibilities and potential in their own artmaking experiences.  Learning Activity 1: Exploring Landscape Through the Senses Introduction & Discussion Teacher-led discussion: Introduce how senses (sight, smell, touch, hearing, taste) shape our perception of places. Discuss how memories and emotions influence our responses to landscapes. Ask: Have you ever smelled something that instantly reminded you of a place or event? What places have left the strongest impression on you, and why? Contemporary Artist Connection: Show examples of contemp
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Lesson Plan: Deconstructed Landscapes

Subject: Art

Duration: 30 minutes

Year Level: Flexible

Focus: Exploring Landscape Genre and Techniques in Mixed Media and Monoprint/Monotype Printmaking

Overview

This lesson provides students with an opportunity to explore the landscape genre, focusing on techniques in mixed media and monoprint/monotype printmaking. By examining contemporary artists and their diverse approaches to landscapes, students will not only understand the cultural significance of landscapes in Australia but also discover the possibilities within their creative practice.

Learning Activity 1: Exploring Landscape Through the Senses

Introduction & Discussion

Duration: 15 minutes

Objective: To engage students in understanding how sensory experiences shape their perception of landscapes.

  1. Teacher-led Discussion

    • Begin by introducing the five senses: sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste. Discuss how these senses contribute to our perception of places.
    • Facilitate a conversation about how memories and emotions influence our responses to landscapes.
    • Ask open-ended questions such as:
      • "Have you ever smelled something that instantly reminded you of a place or event?"
      • "What places have left the strongest impression on you, and why?"

  2. Contemporary Artist Connection

    • Introduce students to a selection of contemporary artists whose work explores landscapes through various sensory lenses. Possible artists to discuss may include:
      • Claire Healy & Sean Cordeiro – known for their interactive installations that invite sensory engagement.
      • Megan Wynne – whose mixed media landscapes evoke feelings tied to memory and personal experience.
      • Marina Abramović – emphasizing performance and audience interaction within landscapes.

Group Activity: Sensory Landscape Mapping

Duration: 10 minutes

Objective: To encourage students to create a visual map of their sensory experiences related to a particular landscape.

  1. Instructions:

    • Students will work in pairs. Each pair selects a landscape they feel strongly connected to, whether real or imagined.
    • Using sheets of paper and coloured pencils/markers, students will create a 'sensory map.'
      • Sight: What do you see? Use colours and shapes.
      • Touch: What textures do you feel? Illustrate them creatively.
      • Hearing: What sounds are present? Represent them visually (e.g., waves, rustling leaves).
      • Smell: What scents linger? Use symbols or colors that reflect these smells.
      • Taste: How does the landscape make you feel? What do you associate with it?

  2. Share & Reflect:

    • After 10 minutes, invite pairs to share their sensory maps with the class, describing their thoughts and feelings behind their choices.

Conclusion: Setting the Stage for Future Lessons

Duration: 5 minutes

  1. Remind students of the richness of Australia's landscape tradition in art and its emotional ties.
  2. Explain that in upcoming lessons, they will delve deeper into different printing techniques, including mixed media and monoprint/monotype, to create their unique landscape art inspired by today's discussions.
  3. Encourage students to reflect on their sensory experiences as they prepare for their own artmaking process in future sessions.

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Assessment

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This lesson is designed to cultivate an appreciation for landscapes in art while bridging the gap between sensory experiences and creative expression, aligned with Australian art norms and standards.