Playing with Nature’s Shadow

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore the ways artists use light and shadow. Students will collect objects from nature and create a composition incorporating light and shadow. Students will consider the preservation of the work and reflect on the process and product.

Level

Areas of Study

Nature Still Life Digital Sculpture Contrast Value

Collections

Creating with Nature

Lesson Objectives

Students will explore the ways artists use light and shadow.

Students will use natural elements to create a piece of art.

Students will use light and shadow as an element of their artwork.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce students to artists who use light and shadow in their work.
Explain how light can change a piece based on specific angles.
Help students identify specific natural elements, such as roots, twigs, etc., to develop their composition.
Demonstrate how to plan a composition before creating the final piece.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or contemporary media.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

40 minutes

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours and 10 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Cardboard
Pins
Items found in nature
White paint
Light source
Photographing device (optional)

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or new media.

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Document early stages of the creative process visually and/or verbally in traditional or contemporary media.

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Steps

Explore Light and Shadow

Introduce students to artists who use light and shadow in their work. Explain how light can change a piece based on specific angles.

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Reflection

Reflective Artist Statement Guide

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