8th+Grade+-Mixed+Media+Collage-+Lesson+Plan



ARCADIA UNIVERSITY Required Lesson Template Jayna Boylan March 1, 2011 8th Grade Art Mixed-Media Portrait Collage Murray Avenue School 4, 49 minute class periods Syntax: Teaching a skill Cooperative Learning Inquiry lesson Group Discussion Pre-Instructional Planning: Research and Fact-finding – Stacie Speer Scott Creation of Individual Examples Gather & Organization of various collage supplies Stacie Speer Scott Power Point PA State Standards: 9.1.8.H: Demonstrate and maintain equipment and tools safely at work spaces 9.1.8.I: Know where art events and exhibitions occur and how to gain Admission 9.2.8.H: Identify, analyze and interpret the work of Pennsylvania artists 9.3.8.F: Apply the process of criticism to identify characteristics among works in the arts 9.4.8.B: Compare and contrast informed individual opinions about the meaning of works in the arts to others Differentiation of Instruction: Students will be given both written and oral directions Materials will be suggested based on level of skill Portrait will be more or less realistic based on level of skill Students will visual/oral impairments will be seated closer to teacher Blog time will be available both inside and outside of class Objectives: // Students will be able to: // · Communicate with the artist Stacie Speer Scott using informed art vocabulary regarding knowledge of her work and experience with their own work · Respond critically and aesthetically to their work and the work of their classmates through “blogging” · Create a mixed-media portrait collage that demonstrates the elements and principles of design · Photograph their work and learn proper techniques for display Materials/Resources: Harrison, Holly. __Mixed Media Collage: an Exploration of Contemporary Artists,__ __ Methods and Materials __. Quarry Books, 2007 [|www.staciespeerscott.com] [|www.blogspot.com] White drawing paper, scissors, glue, hot glue, fabric, assorted paper, computer, smartboard, internet access, small found object, magazines, newspapers, other assorted collage materials Introductory Activities: · Introduction to Stacie Speer Scott through Power Point Presentation and exploration of her website · Introduction to Skype/Blog Developmental Activities: · Demonstration of Collage/Portrait Techniques · Review of expectations and project requirements · Work time on Collage · Time for individual feedback/advice/input · Work time on Blog (uploading photos/response) · Skype session with Stacie Speer Scott · Time to reflect Concluding Activities: · Skype session with Stacie Speer Scott · Time to reflect Student Assessment: · Blog description of individual work plus 3 additional blog posts · Reflection of Stacie’s techniques Teacher Assessment: · Rubric