Learning through Integration
An Example of Art Learning Through an Integrative Approach
from HKIEd
By Eton KUNG
Module Structure Music / Sound Visual Arts / Visual Language Creative Movement
2 approaches for learning: Explore artistic elements across visual
and musical art – similarities and differences
Experiential learning of the 3 kinds: Basic theoretical understand / appreciation /
improvisation exercises
Structure (cont.)
Understanding of Art from philosophical perspective
Discussion based Understanding of Art from “learning by
experience” in 3 domains: Music / Sound
Listening drawing elaboration Appreciation of music of different occasions / genres /
Music with actions / Film music Visual Arts / Visual Language
Visual art examples / video / film excerpts analysis / Installation
Creative Movement Explore the possibilities of body/gestures as means for
expression
Concepts concerned
“ Symbolic” / “metaphoric” representations as key features in artistic expressions
“Development of Ideas”
“ Development of Ideas”
Uniqueness / personal view
Through organization e.g.: repetition Contrast Transposition / mutation
To achieve: Balance Rhythm / movement Emphasis / center of interest Unity Coherence Development of atmosphere
Expression of emotions/feelings create aesthetically justified and lively work within a ‘make sense’ structure
Leading to the issue of ‘evaluation’ How to ‘look at’/’look for’ a piece of ‘quality
work’ Example of “Criteria for Consideration when
Creating Art Project that Integrate the Use of Different Media”
Students’ Work Sharing
Example 1 – Story-telling type
Example 2 – Expressions for “concepts” in sections
Example 3 – Between the two – Concepts expressed
with a line of development
Issues Concerned 1. Learning of artistic elements not necessarily
lead to the production of a piece of art work that illustrates “elements across different domains”
2. Not combination of “use” of different media3. Development/structure is important for
creating a work that impressed4. Avoid unnecessary time/duration of
performance for illustrating/conveying too less….
5. Props / Installation: as simple as possible for expression – easy in school settings
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Thank you
Possible Visual and Musical Elements Correspondence
Visual MusicLine Melodic pattern
Shape Structure (aurally & visually)
Texture Polyphony
Color Timbre / Harmony / Tonality
Form Musical form
Pattern / rhythm / order Rhythm / melodic & rhythmic pattern
Space – size, distance, layering perspective
Space – size, distance, layering perspective (audio experience)
Contrast Dynamics (e.g. p.f. cresc. …etc.)
Light Tonality / timbre / texture