Create a Creative Kids Corner

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will research digital museums and create a children's area for a museum that will engage children in the visual art experience. They will create a blueprint using their choice of digital software and/or hand rendering for a specific museum using digital museum findings.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Community Collage Drawing Space Media Arts

Collections

Exploring Digital Art Museums

Lesson Objectives

Students will research a variety of digital museums.

Students will select a museum that does not offer an area for children.

Students will formulate a plan for a children’s area based on the characteristics and current offerings of the museum.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce digital museums and guide students in identifying those with and without children’s areas.
Guide students in brainstorming what offerings a children’s area should have.
Assist students in designing their plan for the children’s area.

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National Standards

Create

Collaboratively develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.

VA:Cr2.3.Ia

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

4 hours and 10 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Computer/web browser
Pencil
Eraser
Drawing & sketching paper
Colored pencils
Optional: digital art software & tools

National Standards

Create

Collaboratively develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.

VA:Cr2.3.Ia

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Steps

Explore, Identify, & Select Museums

Explore digital art museums. Identify museums that have children’s areas and take note of their offerings. Select a museum that currently does not offer a children’s area or needs an updated area.

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