Cultural Figurines: From Observation to Expression

Colourful ceramic figurines wearing diverse ethnic clothing

Setting: Ethnic culture courses or integrated learning activities
Indicative Duration: Indicative: 4–16 lessons
Audience: Upper primary to secondary students

SCENE OVERVIEW

Overview

This is an illustrative application of CIDIAN’s course content, not a claim about a completed partnership or project outcome.

Using CIDIAN’s cultural figurine resources, learners study clothing, colours, patterns and daily life, then develop sketches, clay forms, painted finishes and descriptions.

THE CHALLENGE

The Challenge

Move beyond factual introductions to explore clothing, customs and regional life through observation, design and making.

SUGGESTED STEPS

Suggested Steps

01Choose a theme from CIDIAN’s cultural figurine resources
02Observe clothing construction, colours, patterns and everyday culture
03Develop character sketches, analyse forms, model clay and paint
04Share cultural understanding through artwork descriptions or a themed exhibition

POSSIBLE OUTCOMES

Possible Outcomes

Possible outcomes combine cultural reading, design sketches, ceramic figurines and written interpretations.