Venue: Janapada Loka • Clay Unit • Channapatna Toys Unit • Valley Vibes Resort
Program Type: Full-Day Interdisciplinary Field Inquiry
Age Group: 12–13 years
Duration: One Full Academic Day
Focus: Cultural identity, symbolism, creative communication and interpretive analysis
This full-day field inquiry positions Janapada Loka and associated artisan centres as cultural case studies where students analyse how creativity communicates identity, values and belief systems.
Learners investigate how artistic traditions, materials, colour choices and craftsmanship function as cultural language. Through structured observation, documentation, artisan interviews and analytical reflection, students interpret how creative forms transmit meaning across generations.
The inquiry progression follows:
Observation → Interpretation → Cultural Analysis → Comparative Evaluation → Creative Synthesis
Students gather field evidence, analyse symbolism, evaluate craftsmanship in context and construct informed creative and written responses grounded in observation.
Cambridge Lower Secondary English (Stage 7):
• Analyse how meaning is communicated through visual and verbal forms
• Participate in structured discussions using reasoned arguments
• Write analytical and reflective responses with supporting evidence
Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives (Stage 7):
• Explore cultural identity and expression
• Consider different viewpoints and traditions
• Analyse how culture influences creative expression
Cambridge Lower Secondary Art & Design (Stage 7):
• Investigate how artists use materials and techniques intentionally
• Analyse visual elements such as colour, pattern, form and symbolism
• Develop creative responses inspired by research
Students will:
• Investigate how creativity communicates identity and belief systems
• Analyse symbolism and design in cultural artefacts
• Conduct structured field research through interviews and observation
• Evaluate differences between traditional and modern production methods
• Produce an informed creative response supported by interpretation
Students will:
• Interpret at least two examples of symbolism within cultural artefacts
• Analyse how artistic choices communicate meaning
• Compare traditional handcrafted objects with mass-produced alternatives
• Present a structured interpretation using evidence from field notes
• Create a reflective or artistic response demonstrating cultural understanding
AO1: Research and Enquiry – Gather structured observational and interview evidence
AO2: Analysis – Interpret symbolism and cultural meaning
AO3: Evaluation – Assess cultural significance and craftsmanship
AO4: Communication – Present analytical and creative responses clearly
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