Heritage

Contentsannex iii example lesson plans147• Make the students aware that historical empathy reveals itself in differentways, such as concern for the victims, empathy with bystanders and awarenessof the motives of the perpetrators.j Treat emotions with caution• Images related to the war and propaganda can have a strong impact on ourthinking. Be careful to ensure that this will not cause despair or unprocessedemotions.• Duration5 months• Location(s)School• MaterialsInternet and relevant art source booksUNESCO’ 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural HeritageDesign software• Short descriptionDuring several classes on ethics and history, the subject of underwater cultural heritagein relation to the First World War is discussed and analysed in a historical context.This includes an ethical reflection on the messages students wanted to share with theirpeers. The students challenge fellow students in the photography and graphic designdepartment to promote and convey their peace messages by creating a set of contemporarypropaganda posters.• Teaching processThe teaching process contains the following elements.1. The subject of underwater cultural heritage is discussed and related to the generalhistory of the First World War.2. During ethics classes the subject is related to contemporary peace messages.3. The students of the department of photography analyse contextually varied FirstWorld War propaganda posters bearing a maritime component.4. The students create their own peace messages through contemporary posters, buildingon the previous analyses.