Venue: Janapada Loka • Clay Art Unit • Channapatna Toy Craft Unit • Valley Vibes Resort
Program Type: Full-Day Cultural and Creative Field Inquiry
Age Group: 13–14 years
Duration: One Full Academic Day
Focus: Cultural identity, symbolism, craftsmanship, heritage preservation and interpretive analysis
This full-day cultural inquiry positions Janapada Loka and Channapatna artisan units as living heritage systems through which students critically analyse how identity, values and collective memory are communicated through creative expression.
Learners examine symbolism, material choice, artistic process and generational transmission of craft. Students evaluate how creativity preserves culture, adapts to modernity and sustains community identity. Through structured inquiry, field documentation and reflective synthesis, learners construct evidence-based interpretations of cultural meaning.
The inquiry progression follows:
Observation → Symbolic Interpretation → Cultural Contextualisation → Comparative Evaluation → Reflective Expression
Students move beyond appreciation to analytical interpretation and cultural critique.
Cambridge Lower Secondary English (Stage 8):
• Analyse how meaning is constructed in visual and cultural texts
• Develop structured analytical responses
• Justify interpretations with evidence
Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives (Stage 8):
• Evaluate the importance of cultural heritage
• Analyse perspectives on tradition and modernisation
• Examine how identity is shaped by cultural expression
Cambridge Lower Secondary Art & Design (Stage 8):
• Investigate how artists use visual elements intentionally
• Analyse symbolism, pattern, colour and form
• Develop informed creative responses based on research
Students will:
• Analyse how art and craft communicate identity and cultural values
• Interpret symbolism within traditional artefacts
• Evaluate the role of artisans in preserving heritage
• Compare traditional craftsmanship with modern production systems
• Construct reflective and analytical responses supported by observation
Students will:
• Interpret at least two examples of cultural symbolism using field evidence
• Analyse how artistic choices communicate meaning and emotion
• Evaluate the significance of traditional craftsmanship in contemporary society
• Present a structured interpretation supported by direct observation
• Produce a reflective or creative response grounded in analysis
AO1: Research and Enquiry – Gather structured field observations and interview insights
AO2: Analysis – Interpret symbolism and cultural meaning
AO3: Evaluation – Assess significance of heritage preservation and adaptation
AO4: Communication – Present coherent analytical and creative responses
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