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Unit 5: Art for Advocacy & Social Change

Art serves as a profound medium for advocating social justice and prompting change, harnessing visual communication to instigate dialogue and reflection on critical issues. Through historical and contemporary examples, the significance of effectively employing artistic techniques and communication strategies becomes evident. By developing a nuanced understanding of these elements, artists can create impactful works that resonate with audiences and inspire action towards social and environmental justice.

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Sections

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    Unit 5: Art For Advocacy & Social Change

    This section explores the role of visual art as a medium for advocacy and social change, emphasizing artists' ethical responsibilities and impactful strategies.

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  • 1.1

    Global Context: Fairness And Development / Globalization And Sustainability

    This section explores how artists utilize visual communication to advocate for social justice and prompt action towards sustainability and fairness.

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  • 1.2

    Key Concepts: Communication, Ethics

    This section explores the intersection of communication and ethics within the context of art as a tool for advocacy and social change.

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  • 1.3

    Related Concepts: Message, Persuasion, Social Justice, Activism, Propaganda, Documentary Art

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  • 1.4

    Statement Of Inquiry

    Artists utilize visual communication to advocate for social justice, encouraging reflection and action for a sustainable world.

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  • 1.5

    Welcome

    This section introduces 'Art for Advocacy & Social Change,' exploring the transformative power of visual art in advocating for social justice.

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  • 1.6

    Learning Objectives (Aligned With Myp Assessment Criteria)

    This section outlines the learning objectives aligned with MYP assessment criteria for the unit 'Art for Advocacy & Social Change'.

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  • 1.6.1

    A. Investigating

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  • 1.6.2

    B. Developing Skills

    This section focuses on developing artistic skills to create works that advocate for social justice using effective visual communication techniques.

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  • 1.6.3

    C. Thinking Creatively

    This section emphasizes the importance of creative thinking in visual art as a means of addressing complex social issues and inspiring action.

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  • 1.6.4

    D. Responding

    This section emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating advocacy artworks, considering their effectiveness, ethical implications, and potential societal impacts.

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  • 2

    Content & Activities

    This section explores how art serves as a powerful medium for advocacy and social change, emphasizing its historical and contemporary roles in addressing social justice issues.

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  • 2.1

    Introduction To Art As Advocacy: Voices Of Change Through Time

    This section introduces the concept of art as a powerful tool for social change, exploring how artists have historically leveraged their creativity to advocate for social justice.

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  • 2.1.1

    Historical Precedents

    This section explores historical examples of art as a tool for social change, emphasizing how artists have used their craft to address social and political issues.

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  • 2.1.2

    Political Cartoons And Satire

    Political cartoons utilize exaggeration and satire to critique figures and policies, provoking thought and debate.

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  • 2.1.3

    Protest Art Movements

    Protest art movements utilize visual art as a powerful tool for social, political, and environmental advocacy.

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  • 2.1.4

    Street Art For Social Commentary

    Street art serves as a powerful medium for social commentary, addressing urgent contemporary issues and democratizing art access.

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  • 2.1.5

    Environmental Art Campaigns

    Environmental Art Campaigns mobilize artists to raise awareness and promote action regarding ecological issues.

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  • 2.1.6

    Documentary Photography And Photojournalism

    This section explores the role of documentary photography and photojournalism in visual advocacy for social justice and change.

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  • 2.2

    Elements And Principles Of Art In Persuasion: Crafting Impactful Messages

    This section explores the essential elements and principles of art that artists strategically employ to craft impactful advocacy messages.

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  • 2.2.1

    Symbolism

    This section discusses the role of symbolism in advocacy art, emphasizing how artists use visual elements to convey deeper meanings and messages about social justice and change.

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  • 2.2.2

    Strong Focal Points

    This section highlights the importance of strong focal points in art for advocacy, emphasizing how visual prioritization can effectively convey messages and evoke emotional responses.

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  • 2.2.3

    Contrast

    This section explores the use of contrast in art as a powerful tool for advocacy, emphasizing how juxtaposition can enhance visual interest and convey important messages.

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  • 2.2.4

    Visual Hierarchy

    Visual hierarchy is the strategic arrangement of elements in an artwork, guiding viewers to perceive and understand its message effectively.

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  • 2.2.5

    Color Psychology

    This section delves into how colors influence emotions and perceptions, essential for artists in the context of advocacy and communication.

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  • 2.2.6

    Repetition And Rhythm

    Repetition and rhythm in art enhance persuasive messages and emotional impact.

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  • 2.3

    Communication Strategies: Beyond The Image

    This section discusses the importance of communication strategies in advocacy art, emphasizing how artists use visual elements, narratives, and audience understanding to effectively convey social messages.

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  • 2.3.1

    Rhetoric In Art

    This section explores how artists use visual communication strategies akin to rhetorical devices to advocate for social change.

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  • 2.3.2

    Use Of Text And Image

    Explores the integration of text and image in advocacy art, highlighting how they work together to enhance persuasive messages.

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  • 2.3.3

    Creating Narratives That Evoke Empathy Or Provoke Thought

    This section explores how visual storytelling can engage viewers emotionally about social issues, fostering connection and reflection.

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  • 2.3.4

    Target Audience Analysis

    This section focuses on the importance of analyzing the target audience in art advocacy, stressing that understanding the audience is crucial to creating persuasive and effective art.

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  • 2.4

    Media Exploration: Tools For Impact

    This section explores how various artistic media can effectively convey advocacy messages and engage audiences in social justice issues.

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  • 2.4.1

    Poster Design (Digital Or Traditional)

    The section explores the essential aspects of creating impactful posters for advocacy, focusing on both digital and traditional methods.

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  • 2.4.2

    Stencil Art

    Stencil art is a powerful medium for social advocacy that allows artists to communicate complex messages through readily reproducible imagery.

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  • 2.4.3

    Mural Concepts

    Mural concepts encompass the creation and significance of large-scale artworks used for social advocacy, emphasizing the collaborative and impactful nature of murals.

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  • 2.4.4

    Digital Campaigns

    This section explores the role of digital campaigns in advocating for social change through visual arts.

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  • 2.4.5

    Photography For Social Commentary

    This section explores how photography serves as a powerful medium for social commentary and advocacy, highlighting its effectiveness in raising awareness about pressing social issues.

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  • 2.4.6

    Mixed Media Sculpture Addressing An Issue

    This section discusses the creation of mixed-media sculptures that tackle social or environmental issues, emphasizing the importance of communication and artistic techniques in advocacy art.

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  • 2.5

    Issue Research: Your Cause, Your Voice

    This section emphasizes the importance of thorough research on a chosen social issue to effectively create advocacy artwork.

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  • 2.5.1

    Problem Definition

    This section emphasizes the significance of defining social issues in the context of art and advocacy for social justice and development.

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  • 2.5.2

    Causes And Effects

    This section explores the causes and effects of social issues, emphasizing the role of visual art in advocating for change.

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  • 2.5.3

    Stakeholders

    This section emphasizes the significance of stakeholders in the context of art for advocacy and social change.

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  • 2.5.4

    Potential Solutions/calls To Action

    This section focuses on identifying existing efforts to address social, environmental, or community issues and brainstorming potential solutions or actions that can be taken by individuals or groups.

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  • 2.5.5

    Personal Connection

    This section emphasizes the significance of personal connection in advocacy art, encouraging students to reflect on issues they are passionate about.

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  • 2.6

    Artist Research: Learning From Activist Artists

    This section emphasizes the importance of researching contemporary activist artists who utilize their craft to address social issues.

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  • 2.6.1

    Specific Campaigns/projects

    This section explores how artists use specific campaigns and projects as vehicles for social advocacy, focusing on their artistic strategies and impact.

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  • 2.6.2

    Artistic Strategies

    Artists utilize various strategies in visual art to advocate for social change and justice.

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  • 2.6.3

    Impact And Controversy

    This section explores how artists confront social issues through advocacy in their work, reflecting on the impact and controversies surrounding their messages.

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  • 2.6.4

    Global/local Relevance

    This section emphasizes the role of artists in using visual art as a tool for advocating social justice and promoting a sustainable world.

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  • 2.7

    Process Journal: The Advocate's Notebook

    The Process Journal is a comprehensive tool for documenting the journey of creating advocacy art, emphasizing research, iteration, and ethical consideration.

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  • 2.7.1

    Issue Research

    This section emphasizes the importance of careful issue research in creating advocacy artworks that address social, political, or environmental causes.

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  • 2.7.2

    Brainstorming Messages

    This section focuses on the brainstorming process used by artists to convey advocacy messages through visual art.

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  • 2.7.3

    Designing Symbols

    This section highlights the importance of symbolism in advocacy art, detailing how various elements and principles of visual art can effectively communicate social, political, and environmental messages.

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  • 2.7.4

    Sketching Concepts For Impactful Compositions

    This section explores how to use artistic techniques to create impactful compositions that convey social or advocacy messages effectively.

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  • 2.7.5

    Reflection On The Ethical Considerations Of Their Message

    This section explores the ethical responsibilities artists have when creating advocacy artwork and the potential impacts their messages can have on different audiences.

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  • 2.7.6

    Self-Assessment

    This section focuses on how artists use visual communication as a tool for social justice advocacy and development.

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  • 2.8

    Studio Project: An Advocacy Artwork

    This section emphasizes the creation of an advocacy artwork that effectively communicates specific social messages to inspire awareness or action.

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  • 2.8.1

    A Series Of Posters

    This section focuses on the use of visual art, particularly poster design, as a powerful tool for social advocacy and change.

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  • 2.8.2

    A Public Art Proposal

    This section introduces the process of creating a public art proposal focused on social advocacy, emphasizing the importance of research and creative strategy in visual communication.

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  • 2.8.3

    A Mixed-Media Piece

    This section explores how artists use mixed media to convey advocacy messages and promote social change.

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  • 2.8.4

    A Photo Series With Commentary

    This section guides students in creating a photo series that conveys a social message, incorporating commentary to enhance understanding and meaning.

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  • 2.8.5

    A Digital Advocacy Campaign Mock-Up

    This section focuses on designing a conceptual mock-up for a digital advocacy campaign to communicate social messages effectively.

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  • 2.9

    Critique Sessions: Refining The Message

    This section outlines the importance of critique sessions in refining advocacy artworks’ messaging and effectiveness.

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  • 2.9.1

    Artist's Intent

    This section explores how artists intentionally use visual communication to advocate for social justice and motivate societal change.

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  • 2.9.2

    Peer And Teacher Feedback

    This section emphasizes the importance of peer and teacher feedback in the development of advocacy artworks, focusing on clarity, persuasion, and ethical considerations.

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  • 3

    Assessment

    This section discusses the assessment approach for the unit 'Art for Advocacy & Social Change', detailing learning objectives and evaluation methods.

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  • 3.1

    Formative Assessment

    This section discusses the importance of formative assessment in the context of advocacy art and social change, focusing on continuous evaluation to improve learning outcomes.

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  • 3.2

    Presentations Of Chosen Issue And Proposed Message

    This section explores how to effectively present a chosen social issue and advocate for change through artistic messages.

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  • 3.3

    Summative Assessment

    This section explores how artists use visual communication to advocate for social justice and inspire social change.

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References

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Memorization

What we have learnt

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