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LEATHERCRAFT

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

On completion of this Expressive Form, students should develop the ability to design and produce a
variety of objects in leather using appropriate materials and techniques.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. create drawings relevant to Leathercraft;

2. analyse the cultural, economic and expressive roles of Leathercraft;

3. use appropriate surface decoration, manipulation and finishing techniques in the production
of leather objects (carving, modelling, burning, appliqué, pleating, braiding);

4. apply the elements and principles of design using leather;

5. store different types of leather;

6. assemble objects using one or a combination of different techniques;

7. evaluate historical and contemporary usage and processes within the Caribbean and other
cultures;

8. apply appropriate health and safety procedures;

9. use discarded pieces of leather in innovative ways;

10. critique own work and that of established Caribbean and International artists.

CONTENT

1. Create Drawings:

(a) Sketches;

(b) Illustrations; and,

(c) Experimental.

2. Cultural, economic and expressive roles of Leathercraft:

(a) functions of Leathercraft in society;

(b) careers; and,

(c) use of Leathercraft as expressive and creative outlet.

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