Venue: Janapada Loka • Clay Art Unit • Channapatna Toy Craft Unit • Valley Vibes Resort
Programme Type: Full-Day Cultural & Creative Field Investigation
Age Group: 14–15 years
Duration: Full Academic Day
Core Lens: Identity • Symbolism • Craftsmanship • Continuity & Change
This Stage 9 field investigation examines how artistic traditions communicate cultural identity, preserve heritage and adapt across time.
Students move beyond appreciation to structured analysis by:
Interpreting symbolism and visual elements
Examining craftsmanship processes
Analysing continuity and transformation in traditional arts
Evaluating the role of artisans in sustaining cultural systems
Inquiry progression:
Observation → Symbol Analysis → Cultural Contextualisation → Comparative Evaluation → Reflective Synthesis
The programme emphasises interpretive rigour, evidence-based reasoning and analytical communication aligned to Stage 9 standards.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Art & Design (Stage 9)
• Analyse how visual elements communicate meaning
• Investigate artistic intention and technique
• Develop informed creative responses
Cambridge Lower Secondary History (Stage 9)
• Analyse continuity and change in cultural traditions
• Interpret artefacts as historical evidence
Cambridge Lower Secondary English (Stage 9)
• Construct analytical responses supported by evidence
• Communicate interpretations clearly and coherently
Students will:
• Analyse how artistic elements communicate identity and values
• Interpret symbolism within artefacts and craft forms
• Evaluate the significance of traditional craftsmanship in contemporary contexts
• Compare handmade and mechanised production systems
• Produce structured analytical and creative responses
Students will:
• Identify at least three symbolic elements within observed artefacts
• Explain how colour, material and form convey cultural meaning
• Evaluate how traditional crafts adapt to modern pressures
• Present a structured interpretation supported by field evidence
• Produce a creative response accompanied by analytical justification
AO1 – Research & Evidence Collection
Systematic recording of artefacts, motifs and artisan insights
AO2 – Analysis
Interpretation of symbolism, design and cultural meaning
AO3 – Evaluation
Assessment of heritage preservation and modern adaptation
AO4 – Communication
Structured presentation of analytical and creative responses
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