Pop up Remix

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will use mixed media elements to "remix", or alter, a children’s book. Students will change the setting and storyline by adding paint and pop-up elements. Students will reflect on their new stories in a small group critique and present them in a class exhibit.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

Bookmaking Watercolor Mixed Media Color Emphasis Variety

Collections

Exploring Book Making

Lesson Objectives

Students will select a children’s book to “remix” and alter.

Students will brainstorm different ways to change the storyline.

Students will create a folded book spread with pop-up elements.

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Teaching Strategies

Assist students with selecting a children’s book to alter.
Help students brainstorm different approaches to change the storyline.
Demonstrate how to create a folded book spread with pop-up elements.
Facilitate student reflection and self-assessment with written labels for books.

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National Standards

Create

Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.

7.VA:Cr3

Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.

8.VA:Cr2.1

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

40 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Cardstock
Glue sticks
Scissors
Bone folders
Markers
Watercolor paint materials

National Standards

Create

Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.

7.VA:Cr3

Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art-making or designing.

8.VA:Cr2.1

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Steps

Select a Story

Explore a variety of examples of illustrated children’s books. Discuss how the authors and illustrators may have “remixed” a familiar storyline to make a new story. Select one to “remix” or alter for the project.

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