Freedom Cover Stories

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will analyze magazine covers to identify elements of design and interpret the imagery used by artists to communicate stories of freedom. They will then design their own magazine covers with imagery that reflects their definition of freedom.

Level

Areas of Study

Identity Community Colored Pencils Markers Social Studies

Collections

Freedom and Social Change

Lesson Objectives

Students will explore the work of Kadir Nelson, Norman Rockwell, and others.

Students will identify artists’ use of the elements of art.

Students will interpret the imagery and messages from various publication covers.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce magazine covers from artists, such as Kadir Nelson and Norman Rockell, that relate to the theme of freedom.
Guide students in identifying specific elements of art.
Facilitate a discussion of comparing and contrasting the artwork and students’ interpretations.
Discuss the selection of imagery that communicates the theme of freedom.

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National Standards

Create

Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.

Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.

VA:Cr3.1.4a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

25 minutes

Demonstration Time

25 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours and 15 minutes

Supplies and Materials

9" x 12" drawing paper
Sketchbook or sketch paper
Pencil and eraser
Ruler
Colored pencils
Markers
Ballpoint pens

National Standards

Create

Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.

Revise artwork in progress on the basis of insights gained through peer discussion.

VA:Cr3.1.4a

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Steps

Analyze the Elements and Messages in Art

Discuss how artists use the elements of art to communicate ideas. Complete the Visual Elements worksheet.

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Instructional Materials

Anchor Chart

The Elements of Art

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Artist Bio

Kadir Nelson

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Worksheet

Visual Elements

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Artist Bio

Norman Rockwell

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Worksheet

Brainstorming Freedom

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Artist Statement Flow Chart

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Critique

Critique Guide: I Wonder

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