Optical Wonders: Art for Great Jobs & A Growing World

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Art
Grades 5-8
30-60 Minutes

Materials Needed

  • • White drawing paper (9x12 or 11x14 inches)
  • • Rulers
  • • Pencils
  • • Fine-tipped black markers or pens
  • • Colored pencils or markers
  • • Projector or whiteboard

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

You can find an introduction to Goal 8, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.

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Introduce Global Goal 8 and Op Art style. Show how optical illusions can represent hidden aspects of jobs and economic growth.

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Observe Optical Illusions

Students observe simple optical illusions (moving circles, wavy lines, 3D boxes).
2

Discuss the Trick

Discuss how artists trick the eye.
1

Sort Cards

Groups sort cards into Growth and Good Work vs. Challenges and Hidden Problems categories.
2

Choose Card

Choose one card for their art.
1

Create Op Art

Students create Op Art pieces using templates, inspired by chosen Job Illusion Card.
2

Add Contrasting Colors

Add contrasting colors to enhance optical effects.
1

Silent Gallery Walk

Silent gallery walk where students observe artworks.
2

Share Interpretations

Volunteers share interpretations and artists reveal their chosen ideas.
Discuss how Op Art helped understand complex job/economic issues and identify personal actions for supporting fair work.
1
How did Op Art help you understand complex job/economic issues?
2
What personal actions can you take for supporting fair work?
  • Participation
  • Understanding of decent work concepts
  • Op Art technique application
  • Reflection articulation

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