Introduction to Sculpture: 8TH Grade General Art

Kaitlin Kremer 02/2013

Goal Statement/ Lesson Rationale: The goal of this lesson is to teach and see student understanding of the techniques that artists use to create three-dimensional works, experiencing production with mixed media. Objectives: The student will be able to (SWBAT): -Define and recognize the three major categories of sculpture. -Interpret how three-dimensional works can create different possibilities of art-making. -Describe the multiple processes, techniques, media, and mediums involved in sculpture. -Critique the effectiveness of works of art by differentiating between the artists technical proficiency and the works content or form. NJCCCS: Standard 1.2 Visual Arts: Tracing the histories of art in world cultures provides insight into the lives of people and their values. Advances in technology substantially influence the nature of art. Standard 1.3.2.D.2: Visual Arts: Apply various art mediums and processes in the creation of allegorical, theme-based, three-dimensional works of art, using appropriate tools and technology. Standard 9.1: 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Media Fluency CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1c: Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.4: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples. Multiple Intelligences Addressed: Visual, linguistic, and kinesthetic Materials: Student Materials: wood pieces, nuts, bolts, plastic cutlery, other mixed media, tacky glue, paint Teacher Materials/Resources: Starboard, Prezi presentation, www.calder.org, Alexander Calder Biography Handout, hot glue gun Anticipatory Set: Prezi Presentation will introduce concept and project

Introduction to Sculpture: 8TH Grade General Art

Kaitlin Kremer 02/2013

Lesson Procedure: Essential Questions: How do the principles of design apply to sculpture? How was the sculptural form used in early civilizations? How do materials change the methods of building sculpture? Day One: I will present my Prezi on the StarBoard and narrate to the students the concepts of sculpture, concentrating on kinetic sculpture. We will engage in discussions about the evolution of sculpture and how technology has changed its form and development. Visual Arts Standard 1.3.2.D.2; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1c; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.4. Students will collect materials for which they will be using. Day Two: Students will begin to brainstorm ideas for how they will construct their kinetic sculptures and try different compositions, keeping in mind the principles of design. They will sketch at least three ideas in their process folios. Standard 9.1: 21st-Century Life & Career Skills; Standard 1.3.2.D.2: Visual Arts Day Three: Students will begin construction on their sculptures. Day Four: Students will continue/ complete construction of their sculptures. Day Five: Classroom critique of sculptures using new vocabulary that has been acquired throughout the lesson. Closure: Our critique will serve as the closure of the lesson. We will discuss all findings and new understandings about sculpture as well as present each students work and li sten to their artist statement. Assessment: My assessment of the students will come in the form of their process-folio. Included in the process-folio will be rough sketches, completed homework assignment about Alexander Calder, and the presentation of the sculpture. Please refer to rubric to see how I grade the finished products. Adaptations: The adaptations that will be provided for students are visual and auditory additions to the lecture. I will review all written assignments with students who are struggling with reading, writing, or vocabulary. Evaluation: How I will evaluate my success as a teacher will depend on the outcome of student projects, process-folios, and student self-assessments. In addition, I will reflect upon my instruction and see what engaged students the most and which techniques seemed to show the most student understanding.