Learning outcomes
Visual arts, levels 1–4
Understanding the arts in context
During our pre-visit exercises we will learn how tapa is made and the importance of tapa in Pacific culture. We will see how tapa design has inspired many Pacific artists and the artwork they make.
Developing ideas
During our pre-visit we will learn to develop our ideas to create simplified/symbolic imagery or icons that will visually help with telling our story.
Developing practical knowledge
During our visit we will learn to use a range of art tools such as crayons, pencil, ink and dye to help create a tapa-inspired artwork that tells our chosen story – as seen in exemplar.
Communicating and interpreting
During our visit we will share our ideas and thoughts about the art we see and make. We will listen to how others have created their art.
Mathematics
Geometry and measurement – transformation
During the extension activity we will learn about the symmetry and use of rotation within Polynesian symbols.
Social sciences
Social studies
During this programme we will explore the importance of Polynesian tapa and how much it is valued within Pacific culture. Through its various uses during celebratory occasions Polynesian tapa helps sustain culture, tradition and heritage.
Key competencies
At Te Tuhi all our workshops are designed with these key competencies in mind:
Thinking
Success criteria: I know I will be successful if I…
- Share my opinions about the ideas we are discussing about the artworks
- Share my questions and confusions I have about the artworks and how they are represented
- Add to other people’s ideas in group discussion
Using language, symbols and texts
Success criteria: I know I will be successful if I…
- Make connections and think deeply about the artworks I see
- Listen carefully to the specialised art language that the Te Tuhi facilitator shares with us
- Respond in oral, visual or written form when sharing my ideas
Relating to others
Success criteria: I know I will be successful if I…
- Listen actively when people are sharing their opinions
- Take my turn to share my ideas and opinions
- Work quietly in the art studio so that others can think and concentrate on their artwork to produce their best work
Participating and contributing
Success criteria: I know I will be successful if I…
- Use my time productively by engaging in sharing my ideas
- Listen actively to the ideas of others
- Take a risk and share my questions or confusions to help my understanding
Managing self
Success criteria: I know I will be successful if I…
- Use a quiet voice when I am in a gallery space so other visitors can reflect on the artworks without disturbance
- Walk quietly and sensibly and show respect in the public gallery and art studio
- Use the gallery time to think deeply about what I am seeing and link my experiences to the artwork (important ‘think time’)
Resources
Please note, our pre-visit lessons are not supported by Chrome. Please email us at schools@tetuhi.art if you would like them sent via email. Alternatively, pre-visits can be downloaded in browsers such as Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
→ Stories from the Pacific – Teacher information
→ Stories from the Pacific – Pre-visit lesson 1
→ Stories from the Pacific – Pre-visit lesson 2
→ Stories from the Pacific – Pre-visit lesson 3
→ Stories from the Pacific – Pre-visit lesson 4
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