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This unit focuses on building a strong foundation in \u003cb\u003esynthesis,\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ecombining Visual Arts (texture, colour, symbol) and Media Arts (framing, light, time) to tell stories, while connecting to First Nations perspectives on custodianship and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePacked with creative, hands-on activities, this unit will transform your classroom into a dynamic, inquiry-based learning space where students don't just learn about art, they live it as \u003cb\u003eCurators\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDirectors\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDigital Creators\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 9-week unit is meticulously planned to help you deliver exceptional Arts lessons with confidence. 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