Curriculum subjects: Social studies / Art and design
Responsibility of all: Literacy
Curriculum level: Second level
Create a work of art for the customs and immigration areas of a ferry port or an airport to signal the entrance and exit to Scotland using words, images or objects.
The work might offer different perspectives for people who are arriving and people who are leaving. Themes might reflect why people need to leave their native countries nowadays or why they would want to come and live in Scotland today.
Download the complete design challenge
The Design challenge document contains the design brief for pupils and further support material for teachers with suggested activities and links to experiences and outcomes.
PDF file: Design challenge: Artwork for Scotland (148 KB)Word file: Design challenge - Artwork for Scotland (282 KB)
Learners may also find it useful to use the 'Design process template' to help them develop their ideas
Word file: Design process template (98 KB)Resources
- Contemporary artists
These artists pages are designed to be used with pupils to develop their evaluating and appreciating skills within the context of art in nature.
- Mounds as themes for learning
Find out about the four mounds in the Fife Earth Project and what they represent.
- The Scottish Diaspora
Find out why people left Scotland, from where they went and where they settled.
- Art at Tokyo Airport
Examples of artwork at Tokyo airport.
- San Diego Airport - Art Programme
In 2006, San Diego International Airport formalized its Art Programme by establishing an Art Programme Master Plan.
- Google Images - Roadside Art
Browse some examples of roadside art from around the world.
Related experiences and outcomes
Social studies > People in society, economy and business > SOC 2-16c
I can discuss issues of the diversity of cultures, values and customs in our society.
Expressive arts > Art and design > EXA 2-07a
I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others' work.
Expressive arts > Art and design > EXA 2-06a
I can develop and communicate my ideas, demonstrating imagination and presenting at least one possible solution to a design problem.
Expressive arts > Art and design > EXA 2-05a
Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design.
Languages > Literacy and English > Writing > Creating texts > LIT 2-29a
I can persuade, argue, explore issues or express an opinion using relevant supporting detail and/or evidence.
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