Designing an Art Space
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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.
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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.
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.
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.IaTime 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
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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