Grade Level: 10th-12th Grade

Subject: Art, 7x Day Lesson (45 min.) Prepared By: Benjamin E. Hoffman, Student Art Teacher

Multimedia Hockneyizer
Lesson Summary: Students will be introduced to the work of David Hockney as it connects to the theme of proportions and distortions. In
considering the principles surrounding Hockneys work, students will photograph an image of their choosing that will then be Hockneyized
using a program available online. After printing out their image, students will transfer their image onto a sheet of white drawing paper where
they will then have to include four different mediums; Colored Pencil, Graphite Pencils, Pen & Ink and Chalk/Oil Pastels. The goal of this lesson
is for students to be exposed to a variety of mediums while still appreciating the artistic process of David Hockney. In addition, this artwork
will provide insight to each students strengths and/or weaknesses with each medium used when considering future assignments.

Big Idea: Throughout time and across cultures, artists have sampled
from other artists, past or present, for their own inspiration.
Key Concepts:

Photography has a timeless quality as opposed to other art forms.

Repetition of shape can enhance and/or unify an artwork. (i.e. Juxtaposition of photos arranged to
create a singular image)

Artists source through past and present art making practices to develop their own unique style.
Essential Questions:

What does the variety in mediums provide for an artist?

How does the arrangement of an artwork impact its meaning?

How can using a different mark making technique impact our artwork? What relevance do artists have
for using multiple mark making techniques in a singular artwork? Why?
Specific Objectives:

Students will be introduced to the work of David Hockney. A short YouTube clip will allow students to
see the artist and listen to his thought process. Upon completion, students would be asked to answer
the following question on CANVAS:
o What does Hockney say is the biggest difference between Photography and Painting/Drawing?

Students will take a minimum of 10 photos of various objects of their choosing and Hockneyize them.

Students will select their favorite photo to print and trace onto their final artwork.

Students final artwork must include at least 12 photo frames which will be equally divided amongst the
four mediums being used. (Colored Pencil, Graphite Pencils, Pen & Ink and Chalk/Oil Pastels)

Teacher Research & Preparation:

Student Laptops with Camera

http://www.bighugelabs.com/
White Drawing Paper (9 x 12)
Light Table (Optional Tracing
Paper)
Colored Pencils
Graphite Pencils
Pen & Ink (Blue or Black Ink)
Chalk/Oil Pastels
Misc. Objects to Photograph
o
i.e. Pumpkin, Leaves
Rulers

Instructional Resources:

David Hockney Video

Standards Addressed:
9.1.12.A Balance, Contrast, Repetition & Unity/Harmony
9.1.12.D Style inspired by work of David Hockney
9.1.12.B Demonstrate use & knowledge of Multi-Media
9.3.12.E Respond Critically & Evaluate Progress
9.1.12.J Analyze and Evaluate the use of Traditional & Contemporary technologies for producing Photography

Verification/Assessment:

Pre-Assessment:

Instructional Procedures

Motivation/Engagement/The Hook:

Students will first be introduced to the

work of David Hockney in conjunction
with a short YouTube clip. Students will
be asked to share their knowledge of
photography and any prior experience
including cell phones. Discuss the power
of choice and cropping an image.

Every other day, students will complete a Bell Ringer which will allow students
to settle down as they enter the classroom. Examples include having students
replicate an image using two or three different mediums to reiterate any skills
that would benefit the project at hand. This constant review would act as a
formative assessment and allow for the teacher to gauge student
comprehension. Following the introduction to David Hockneys work,
students would have to take 10x photos in preparation for their final artwork.

Formative Assessment:

Evaluate students interpersonal skills,

work habits & attitudes as they work.
Students will be required to take ten
photos and then illustrate the one of
their choosing by Hockneyizing it. By
giving students choice, this will allow for
self-exploration and more diverse
artworks rather than a single candid
image.

Summative:

Students will be evaluated on their

craftsmanship and attention to detail as
they trace their image onto their final
artwork. Students must include all four
mediums equally distributed throughout
their artwork in an interesting way.

Development:

Following the completion of taking 10x photos, students would be asked to

Hockneyize each photo and save to a folder onto their Desktop. Students
would then choose their favorite photo to print and then trace onto their final
copy. Upon the completion of doing such, students may begin to use either of
the four mediums to start and begin to execute their final artwork. Students
would be encouraged to plan ahead so that each medium would be arranged
in an interesting way in conjunction to its surrounding frames.

Culmination/Close:

The culmination of this lesson will result in each students unified image
through the use of multiple mediums. The goal of this lesson is to alter the
students perception of what a photo is and what it can be. By incorporating
an avant-garde artist such as David Hockney for his time, students will have an
appreciation for the ways in which an image can be arranged and still be
considered a photograph. Each student would be required to submit their 10x
photos onto CANVAS for completion and submit their final artwork for
grading. Students would be assessed on their completion of each objective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c
5hGccXjsNw

Exemplars (Reference as
needed)

__Student Supplies: __

Pencil

Multimedia
Photography
Camera Obscura & Lucida

_____Vocabulary:____