Talking About Art

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will create an artwork that tells a story about an experience or memory as they learn how to transform their analog artwork into a digital story. They will discuss the meaning behind the artwork they have created.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Digital Mixed Media Technology Literacy Media Arts

Collections

Digital Mixed Media

Lesson Objectives

Students will read the book The Relatives Came to better understand how artists convey memories.

Students will construct an environment to depict an experience or memory using collage.

Students will identify when and why artists create artwork in a discussion with their classmates.

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Teaching Strategies

Read The Relatives Came and lead a discussion on the use of illustration to communicate memory.
Explain how to use collage materials to create artwork.
Facilitate a discussion on when and why artists create.
Introduce students to art vocabulary to use when they are explaining their artwork.

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National Standards

Create

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

1.VA:Cr3

Make art or design with various art materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

2.VA:Cr1.2

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours

Supplies and Materials

The Relatives Came: C. Rylant, ISBN 978-0689717383
Pencil & eraser
Sketch paper
Picture-taking device
Drawing materials: colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc.
Glue stick
Collage materials: colored paper, scissors, glue, etc.
Device with portfolio app

National Standards

Create

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

1.VA:Cr3

Make art or design with various art materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

2.VA:Cr1.2

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Steps

Explore & Discuss Why Artists Create

Read The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant. Examine the illustrations and discuss how they communicate memories. Identify the reasons artists make art. Discuss how artists draw from personal experiences. Explore the reasons students make art, both inside and outside of school.

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