Starter quiz
- Social action is when people work together to make their community or the world ...
- 'better ' ✓
- What does it mean to 'amplify' something?
- to ignore or downplay something
- to make something smaller or less impactful
- to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable ✓
- to make something weaker or less noticeable
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- When you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times, it is called ...
- 'repetition ' ✓
- A clear message helps the audience grasp the artist's intent, which is essential for inspiring ______ and sparking important conversations about social issues.
- change ✓
- confusion
- hesitation
- indifference
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- Which is the most accurate statement for an art action project? An action art project can bring awareness to social issues from around the world and can be about ...
- nothing.
- anything. ✓
- everything.
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- Who is able to be an art activist and amplify the voices of those who are under represented?
- only professional artists
- anyone can be ✓
- only people with formal education in art
- only those focused on political causes
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Exit quiz
- What is the purpose of social action art?
- to amplify voices of marginalised groups and highlight social issues ✓
- to create personal art pieces for self-reflection
- to promote commercial art in public spaces
- to showcase artistic talent and win recognition
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- Match the keywords and definitions.
- amplify⇔to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable ✓
- repetition⇔when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times ✓
- rotation⇔a symbol is turned around a point ✓
- reflection⇔a symbol is flipped to create a mirror image ✓
- half drop⇔a symbol shifts one step across and half a step down ✓
- symbol⇔a simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else ✓
- Which is the most accurate reason why repetition is important in social action art?
- It ensures every piece of art looks identical.
- It focuses solely on creating urgency without amplifying voices.
- It reduces the need for creativity and innovation.
- It reinforces messages, increases awareness, and strengthens impact. ✓
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- Artists can amplify their message by developing their work into ______ or tools which can be used in activism events.
- 'products' ✓
- Which statement is the most accurate in describing the role of art in driving change over time?
- Art focuses on raising awareness but does not initiate dialogue.
- Art ignites discussion and promotes awareness to inspire action. ✓
- Art sparks conversation and creates entertainment without raising awareness.
- Art raises awareness and promotes entertainment without focusing on dialogue.
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Key learning points
- Art can bring awareness to social issues from around the world and can be about anything.
- Art activism can amplify the voices of those who are under represented and anyone can be an activist.
- Repetition in activism reinforces messages, using techniques and events to amplify impact and create change over time.
Common misconception
Artwork is often seen as a passive object that hangs on a wall.
Art can also be used to activate social change and is a process that can helps spark conversation and raise awareness. The act of creating and sharing the work is powerful in itself.
Keywords
Amplify - to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable. For example, if you amplify an idea or message, you make it more powerful or easier for people to notice or understand.
Repetition - when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times
Symbol - an simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else
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