How to Behave Like an Artist

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will investigate and explore collage, drawing, and painting materials and tools through table centers. Students will create a series of artworks by experimenting with and exploring each material. Students will clean up the workspace before moving to the next station.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Collections

Investigating the Art Studio

Lesson Objectives

Students will investigate and explore collage, drawing, and painting materials.

Students will learn about sculptor Judy Pfaff.

Students will demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning the art tools, equipment, and studio.

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Teaching Strategies

Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning the art tools, equipment, and studio.
Facilitate a discussion about sculptor Judy Pfaff.
Introduce drawing, painting, and collage mediums with video resources.
Support students’ exploration of collage, drawing, and painting materials to create a collection of work.

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National Standards

Create

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

VA:Cr3.1.2a

Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.

2.VA:Cr2.2

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

2.VA:Cr3

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

1.VA:Cr2.1

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

1 hour

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

9" x 12" white or colored construction paper
Drawing media (pencils, erasers, markers, crayons)
Scrap paper, string, and other materials
Scissors and glue
Tempera and watercolor paint
Paintbrushes
Water cup
Palette

National Standards

Create

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

VA:Cr3.1.2a

Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.

2.VA:Cr2.2

Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

2.VA:Cr3

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

1.VA:Cr2.1

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Steps

Learn about Safety and Media and Connect to Artist

Discuss safety in the art studio. Learn about sculptor Judy Pfaff. Ask questions, state observations, and speculate about her work and media. Learn about drawing, painting, and collage media by viewing the videos, “What is Drawing?,” “What is Painting?,” and “What is Collage?”

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