Starter quiz
- Which is the correct term for the definition 'something that makes you think deeply or consider new ideas'?
- imaginative
- mind-bending
- thought-provoking ✓
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- Transforming something is to ______ something completely or make it look or work in a very different way.
- 'change' ✓
- What does 'manipulate' mean when working with materials?
- to break materials without a purpose
- to copy materials without making changes
- to handle, shape, or change materials into something new ✓
- to ignore or avoid using materials
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- What is pollution?
- keeping the environment clean and safe
- recycling materials to reduce waste
- rhe process of making the air, water, or land dirty and harmful ✓
- using natural resources responsibly
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- How can artists recycle waste materials in their work?
- by avoiding recycled materials because they lack value
- by reusing plastic and other materials in their studio ✓
- by throwing away old materials and buying new ones
- by using discarded or waste materials to create new artwork ✓
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- Which is the most likely reasons an artist could select and use plastic waste in their artwork?
- because plastic waste is the only material available
- because plastic waste has no other use
- to make their artwork look unfinished
- to raise awareness about pollution and environmental issues ✓
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Exit quiz
- Match theses key words with their definitions.
- thought-provoking⇔something that makes you think deeply or consider new ideas ✓
- transform⇔to change something completely or make it look very different ✓
- manipulate⇔how we handle or work with materials to shape, form into something new ✓
- sustainability⇔taking care of the Earth so it stays healthy for a long time ✓
- pollution⇔when people make the world dirty through waste, chemicals or fuels ✓
- Artists might aim for their work to be ______-provoking and inspiring.
- 'thought' ✓
- Which is the most likely reason artists create work about plastic pollution?
- because plastic is a useful material for making art
- because plastic makes art more colourful
- because plastic pollution is a major threat to the planet ✓
- because plastic pollution is not a serious issue
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- Which is the most likely option explaining how artists use waste in their art?
- They hide it so people don't see pollution.
- They transform it into thought-provoking pieces that inspire sustainability. ✓
- They throw it away and use traditional material to create thought-provoking pie.
- They use it only because it is cheaper than other materials.
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- How can manipulating waste materials impact artwork?
- It adds meaning and deepens the thought-provoking effect. ✓
- It makes the artwork harder to understand.
- It makes the artwork less interesting.
- It removes meaning from the piece.
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Key learning points
- Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to the planet.
- Artists transform waste into thought-provoking pieces that inspire sustainability.
- The manipulation of waste materials can add meaning, deepening the thought provoking effect of the artwork.
Common misconception
The material of an artwork cannot communicate meaning.
Many artists carefully select materials to deepen the meaning of their work. The materials chosen for an artwork can often communicate meaning through common associations or contextual connections.
Keywords
Thought-provoking - something that makes you think deeply or consider new ideas. You could hear or see something that gets you wondering or asking questions, maybe even challenging what you already know or believe.
Transform - to change something completely or make it look or work in a very different way
Manipulate - how we handle or work with different materials to shape, form, or change them into something new
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