Unit Title: Tapa: Stories and Patterns
Level: Level 2, New Zealand Curriculum: Visual Arts
Duration: 8-10 weeks (adaptable)
Learning Area: Visual Arts
Curriculum Strands:
Developing Practical Knowledge:
Exploring and using materials and techniques.
Understanding the properties of materials.
Developing Ideas:
Generating and developing visual ideas.
Using visual conventions.
Communicating and Interpreting:
Presenting and responding to art works.
Understanding visual communication.
Understanding the Arts in Context:
Investigating art works in relation to their contexts.
Understanding the role of the arts in communities.
Achievement Objectives (Adapted):
Students will explore and use a range of materials and techniques to create Tapa-inspired artworks.
Students will develop ideas inspired by Tapa patterns and their cultural significance.
Students will communicate their understanding of Tapa through creating and discussing artworks.
Students will understand the cultural context of Tapa within Pacific Island communities.
Essential Understandings:
Tapa is a significant cultural art form in Pacific Island communities.
Tapa patterns often carry symbolic meanings.
The process of creating Tapa involves specific materials and techniques.
Tapa cloths are a form of visual communication.