DAHSC · Creative Arts
Art, Craft and Design
Primary (ages 6–11) Ages 6–11 36 hours en
Make, observe and design with local materials and visual traditions.
Drawing, colour, pattern, craft, design thinking and respectful study of African artists and makers.
Curriculum family: Decolonise Africa Homework School Curriculum
Course overview
This Creative Arts course connects core university concepts to African contexts, practical inquiry and community-based application. Learners work through guided readings, a weekly studio and an applied final task.
Learning outcomes
Explain key Creative Arts concepts; analyse evidence and assumptions; apply methods to an African case; communicate findings clearly; reflect on ethics, power and community impact.
Weekly outline
Week 1: Orientation and local context; Week 2: Core concepts; Week 3: Methods and evidence; Week 4: African case study; Week 5: Applied project; Week 6: Assessment and reflection.
Assessment
Weekly activities 30%; participation and peer response 20%; applied final project 50%.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite. Learners need curiosity, regular study time and access to weekly course materials.
Course media
Exams and assessment papers
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Weekly lessons
| Week | Lesson | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 - Orientation and local context: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 2 | Week 2 - Key concepts and vocabulary: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 3 | Week 3 - Methods, evidence and practice: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 4 | Week 4 - African case study and application: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 5 | Week 5 - Community project or problem studio: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 6 | Week 6 - Reflection, assessment and next steps: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 7 | Unit 7 - a local case study: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 8 | Unit 8 - comparison across places: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 9 | Unit 9 - voice and representation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 10 | Unit 10 - ethics and responsibility: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 11 | Unit 11 - systems and relationships: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 12 | Unit 12 - patterns and interpretation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 13 | Unit 13 - measurement and proportion: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 14 | Unit 14 - change over time: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 15 | Unit 15 - power and access: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 16 | Unit 16 - community strengths: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 17 | Unit 17 - primary sources and lived experience: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 18 | Unit 18 - research questions: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 19 | Unit 19 - organising evidence: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 20 | Unit 20 - mid-course synthesis: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 21 | Unit 21 - language and meaning: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 22 | Unit 22 - identity and community memory: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 23 | Unit 23 - land, environment and place: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 24 | Unit 24 - technology and access: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 25 | Unit 25 - designing a fair process: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 26 | Unit 26 - creative practice: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 27 | Unit 27 - problem definition: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 28 | Unit 28 - hypotheses and explanations: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 29 | Unit 29 - testing and revision: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 30 | Unit 30 - collaboration: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 31 | Unit 31 - communicating to an audience: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 32 | Unit 32 - visuals, numbers and media: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 33 | Unit 33 - resources and sustainability: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 34 | Unit 34 - rights and dignity: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 35 | Unit 35 - regional connections: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 36 | Unit 36 - project proposal: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 37 | Unit 37 - project purpose: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 38 | Unit 38 - project consultation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 39 | Unit 39 - project preparation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 40 | Unit 40 - project milestone one: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 41 | Unit 41 - constructive feedback: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 42 | Unit 42 - improving after feedback: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 43 | Unit 43 - quality and standards: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 44 | Unit 44 - risk and safety: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 45 | Unit 45 - leadership and responsibility: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 46 | Unit 46 - African innovation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 47 | Unit 47 - professional application: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 48 | Unit 48 - project milestone two: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 49 | Unit 49 - accessible knowledge: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 50 | Unit 50 - self-assessment: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 51 | Unit 51 - debate and evidence: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 52 | Unit 52 - policy and collective action: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 53 | Unit 53 - livelihoods and value: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 54 | Unit 54 - health and wellbeing: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 55 | Unit 55 - climate resilience: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 56 | Unit 56 - heritage and future generations: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 57 | Unit 57 - digital literacy: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 58 | Unit 58 - community review: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 59 | Unit 59 - project milestone three: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 60 | Unit 60 - independent inquiry: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 61 | Unit 61 - theory and practice: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 62 | Unit 62 - uncertainty and limitations: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 63 | Unit 63 - future pathways: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 64 | Unit 64 - justice and reciprocity: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 65 | Unit 65 - clear presentation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 66 | Unit 66 - project rehearsal: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 67 | Unit 67 - final evidence: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 68 | Unit 68 - applied project completion: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 69 | Unit 69 - public storytelling: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 70 | Unit 70 - teacher conference: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 71 | Unit 71 - exam preparation: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 72 | Unit 72 - practice assessment: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 73 | Unit 73 - correcting misconceptions: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 74 | Unit 74 - peer teaching: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 75 | Unit 75 - course synthesis: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 76 | Unit 76 - learning portfolio: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 77 | Unit 77 - community action: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 78 | Unit 78 - learner voice: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 79 | Unit 79 - assessment submission: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 80 | Unit 80 - mentorship and lifelong learning: Art, Craft and Design Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Art, Craft and Design. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
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