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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

DigitalMixed MediaTechnologyLiteracyMedia Arts

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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

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

VA:Cr2.3.Ka

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

1.VA:Cr3

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 20 minutes

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

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

VA:Cr2.3.Ka

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

1.VA:Cr3

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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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