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LEATHERCRAFT (cont’d)

9. Use discarded leather creatively.

10. Assessment of Art Work:

(a) produce a variety of leathercraft using select media and processes;

(b) document the art making or creative process used to generate ideas resulting in the
final product;

(c) write a personal reflection of the experience and identify opportunities for growth;

(d) using Caribbean and International artists as a point of reference, analyse the use of
the elements and principles in specific exemplars of their leathercraft; and,

(e) document experiences throughout the art making process (what was done, how it was
done and what could be done differently next time).

Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities

To facilitate students’ attainment of the objectives of this Section, teachers are advised to engage
students in the teaching and learning activities listed below.

1. Have students create bags, purses or portfolios from leather using appropriate tooling
techniques.

2. Facilitate students visit to studios, galleries, museums, historical and factories to observe the
techniques, processes, materials and tools used for leather craft then have them complete any
of the following:

(a) solicit responses to questions on a pre-prepared worksheet, survey instrument and/or
questionnaire developed in collaboration with the students;

(b) write a reflection of the experience;

(c) interview an artist;

(d) create sketches;

(e) document the experience; and,

(f) analyse and critiques select pieces of printed art works.

3. During the art-making process have students create a journal entry in which they reflect on
their personal creative process. Students should be encouraged to document their experiences
throughout the art making journey including, any artistic or expressive influences, what they
did, what happened and what they would do differently next time.

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