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Art Department SMSC Curriculum Map
Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development key points across Year 8, Year 9, and Year 11 modules.
Students can understand the spiritual context of the African tattoo and how they are earned rather than being purely decorative.
Students study the spiritual purpose of masks from African culture and how the Shaman speaks through them to convey the messages of the spirits.
Students study the beliefs of ancient Egyptians and their gods. Understanding the importance of rituals and symbols in an Egyptian’s life and death (scarab beetle).
Expressing feelings and thoughts in a 2D and 3D form.
Pupils consider why protecting the environment is important?
Is Graffiti art? Discussion as to the relevance of Graffiti when compared to painting etc. Is it morally correct to deface public property or is it vandalism? When is Graffiti ok?
Is it ok to exploit another culture in a purely decorative way? Should it be allowed? (Celebrity tattoos)
Is it acceptable to raid tombs and remove sacred artefacts from them?
Exposing pupils to how the most unlikely materials can be used to create interesting shapes and forms. Understanding that discarded items can be appreciated for visual beauty as they change over time.
Students study the spiritual purpose of masks from African culture and how the Shaman speaks through them to convey spirit messages.
Expose pupils to the purpose of tattoos within Polynesia and cultural traditions/ceremonies of other cultures (HAKA).
Students study the beliefs of ancient Egyptians and their gods. Understanding the importance of rituals and symbols in life and death.