Visual Story Collector

Lesson Plan

Description

From the lens of an archeological investigator, students will explore meaning-making by collecting, organizing, and arranging found 2D and 3D objects. Students will use visual journaling to develop connections between found objects by experimenting with various media.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

Collage Mixed Media Unity Texture Variety Literacy

Collections

Visual Journaling

Lesson Objectives

Students will examine how found objects carry meaning.

Students will experiment with arranging found 2D and 3D objects using various media to tell a story.

Students will explore various media through playful layering and doodling.

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Teaching Strategies

Collaboratively brainstorm different meanings and contexts found objects hold both collectively and individually.
Model and practice how collecting, organizing, and arranging objects can tell different stories.
Demonstrate how to use various media to create unity and emphasis to develop a theme.
Demonstrate and model different ways to use creative text to enhance journaling.

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National Standards

Create

Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.

VA:Cr1.2.6a

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

VA:Cr2.1.6a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

45 minutes

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Sketchbook
Pencils, erasers
2D and 3D found objects
Scissors
Glue, acrylic media, or tape
Colored pencils
Markers, pens
Watercolor paint, brushes, cup
Oil pastels

National Standards

Create

Formulate an artistic investigation of personally relevant content for creating art.

VA:Cr1.2.6a

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

VA:Cr2.1.6a

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Steps

Discuss the Role of Archeologists as Collectors and Documenters

Discuss the role of an archeologist in searching for, uncovering, organizing, and analyzing artifacts. Examine a collection of found objects and discuss how meaning changes depending on the organization and arrangement.

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