**Lesson Plan: Contemporary Nigerian Arts and Artists**
**Grade:** Junior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 1 hour
**Topic:** Contemporary Nigerian Arts and Artists
**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define contemporary Nigerian art.
2. Identify key Nigerian contemporary artists and their contributions.
3. Appreciate the cultural significance of modern Nigerian art.
4. Discuss various forms of contemporary art forms in Nigeria.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer for showing images and videos
- Handouts with bios of contemporary Nigerian artists
- Art supplies for practical portion (paper, pencils, paints)
**Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Begin with a brief discussion on what students already know about Nigerian art.
- Present the definition of contemporary art: Art made and produced by artists living in the 21st century.
- Discuss the evolution of Nigerian art from traditional to contemporary forms.
**Key Points to Cover:**
- Importance of art in Nigerian culture
- Distinction between traditional and contemporary art forms
**2. Presentation (20 minutes):**
- Use a slideshow to introduce contemporary Nigerian artists, such as:
1. Bruce Onobrakpeya
2. Yusuf Grillo
3. Nike Davies-Okundaye
4. Ben Enwonwu
5. Peju Alatise
- Discuss each artist's style, medium, and notable works.
- Show images or short video clips of their works.
- Encourage students to note down interesting facts.
**3. Class Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Open a discussion on the cultural significance of contemporary Nigerian art.
- Ask students to share their thoughts on how contemporary artists reflect Nigerian society, culture, and issues.
- Highlight the influence of global trends and technology on Nigerian contemporary art.
**4. Practical Activity (15 minutes):**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide art supplies and ask each group to create a piece of art inspired by a contemporary Nigerian artist they've learned about.
- Encourage collaboration and creativity.
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Allow each group to briefly present their artwork and explain their inspiration.
- Summarize the key points of the lesson:
- Definition and scope of contemporary Nigerian art
- Significant artists and their contributions
- Cultural significance of contemporary art
- Encourage students to explore more about Nigerian arts and maybe visit an art gallery or museum if possible.
**Homework:**
- Assign students to write a one-page report on their favorite contemporary Nigerian artist, explaining why they chose that artist and discussing specific works.
**Assessment:**
- Evaluate the students based on participation in class discussion, creativity and collaboration during the practical activity, and the comprehensiveness of their homework report.