Place-Making

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will research a place and collaboratively create an installation sculpture with fabric and wire that represents the mood of that place. Students will learn about the artist, Do Ho Suh, for inspiration. Students will install their art for a presentation with their class.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Architecture Fibers Sculpture Form Space

Collections

Hand Sewing Techniques

Lesson Objectives

Students will collaborate with peers during the brainstorming and creation process of an installation art piece.

Students will analyze the art of Do Ho Suh.

Students will design an installation art piece that shows the mood of a certain place.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate group collaboration during the brainstorming and creation process of an installation art piece.
Lead a discussion about the art of Do Ho Suh.
Prompt students to design an installation art piece that illustrates the mood of a certain place.
Demonstrate how to create a wire armature, sew fabric around it, and hang installation art appropriately.

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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.

Prof.VA:Cr2.3

Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal artistic vision.

Acc.VA:Cr3

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

1 hour and 15 minutes

Student Studio Time

6 hours

Supplies and Materials

Transparent fabric such as chiffon
Wire, 8-12 gauge
Pliers
Protective eyewear
Sewing materials: needle, thread, scissors
Chalk
Hanging supplies: clips, fishing line, and temporary hooks

National Standards

Create

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

Prof.VA:Cr2.3

Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect on, re-engage, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal artistic vision.

Acc.VA:Cr3

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Steps

Inspiration and Brainstorming

Discuss and analyze the artwork of Do Ho Suh. Collaboratively, in large or small groups, brainstorm different places that could be represented through a sculpture.

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