Art, Words, and Numbers Unite
An Integrated Arts, English & Maths Journey Year 7 Cross-Curricular Rich Task
Today's Creative Mission
Create a visual artwork using painting, pastels, or watercolours Write persuasively about your artistic choices Explore percentages in art composition Connect emotions, colours, and data
Art Creation Time
Choose your medium: watercolours, pastels, or paint Theme: 'My Ideal World' - what would it look like? Focus on colour choices and composition You have 10 minutes to create!
The Power of Persuasive Art
Artists use visual elements to persuade and influence Colour psychology: warm vs cool colours create different moods Composition guides where viewers look first Every artistic choice sends a message
Reflect on Your Artwork
Look at your 'Ideal World' creation What colours did you choose and why? What percentage of your artwork uses warm colours vs cool colours? How might these choices persuade others about your vision?
Art Meets Mathematics
{"left":"LEFT SIDE: Visual Analysis\n• Estimate colour percentages in your artwork\n• Warm colours: ____%\n• Cool colours: ____%\n• Neutral colours: ____%\n","right":"RIGHT SIDE: Mathematical Thinking\n• Percentages must add up to 100%\n• Use grid method to calculate accurately\n• Compare your estimates with calculations\n• What do these numbers tell us about your artistic choices?"}
Write to Persuade
Write a 100-word persuasive paragraph about your artwork Convince others that your 'Ideal World' vision is worth believing in Use evidence from your color choices and percentages Include persuasive language techniques
Bringing It All Together
Art communicates emotions and ideas visually Mathematics helps us analyze and understand patterns Writing allows us to articulate and persuade Together, they create powerful communication tools