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Objective

To understand the basic principles of active listening and to apply these skills when analysing and communicating about a visual medium.

Activity: Active listening (10 min)

Step 1:

Watch the 'Listening' video or read the transcript.

Transcript: Active Listening
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Step 2: Think. Pair. Share

Teacher's note: Watch the 'Discussion Strategies' video in preparation. 

Discuss

  1. What kind of shapes could you identify in the animation? 
  2. What colours were used? What mood did these colours communicate? 
  3. Why do you think the Artist chose to use 2D drawings in the animation? 
  4. Why do you think the artist chose those colours and shapes to communicate the topic,’ Active Listening’ 
  5. In what ways did the artist make you reconsider the way you listen to others? Why?

Lesson 1: Developing our communication skills

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