ARTS EDUCATION TEACHER HANDBOOK

VISUAL ARTS :: ELEMENTARY LESSON PLANS

HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLANS

 

Submitted by Sarah Price, New Hanover County

Lesson Title:
Technology as a Design Tool for Abstract Artwork

Grade Level or Course:
Grades 11 and 12, Visual Arts IV

Time Allotment:
Three weeks (block schedule)

Targeted Goals and Objectives from the 2000 North Carolina Arts Education Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies, K-12:

1.01 Plan and organize for creating art.
1.02 Develop strategies for imagining and implementing images.
1.03 Develop multiple solutions, discuss their quality, and apply to creative problem solving.
1.04 Evaluate and refine concepts and images from a variety of sources to create original art.
1.05 Show and evaluate how ideas develop and evolve over a period of time.
1.06 Continue to develop perceptual awareness through sensory stimuli.
2.01 Focus exploration on the unique properties and potential of materials and media.
2.02 Refine techniques and processes for working with each material.
2.04 Evaluate and select materials, techniques and processes to facilitate the creation of artwork.
3.01 Recognize, apply and evaluate the use of elements of art in an aesthetic composition.
3.02 Recognize, apply and evaluate the design principles used in composition.
3.03 Assess the value of intuitive perceptions in the problem-solving process.
3.04 Assess the value of experimentation in the problem-solving process.
3.05 Assess the value of critical thought and analysis in the problem-solving process.
4.04 Explore, compare and assess how artists develop personal imagery and style.
5.04 Recognize, differentiate and evaluate the existence of art movements, periods, and styles.
7.01 Identify connections, similarities and differences between the visual arts and other disciplines.
7.04 Compare and synthesize characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues or themes in other disciplines.

Targeted Goals and Objectives from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Grade
Level Competencies, K-12 for other content areas:

None provided

Alignment with NC High School Exit Exam: (check domain and write objective number(s)

__X__ Communication: 4.02, 4.03,7.05

__X__ Processing Information: 5.03, 1.01

__X__ Problem Solving: 1.01, 3.02- 3.05,

_____ Using Numbers and Data: 2.02

 

Lesson Objective(s):

Students will create an abstract design for an original piece of artwork. This may be done as an open-ended process in various mediums such as acrylic paint, oil pastel, pencil, etc. Students will use the digital camera of areas around the school such as stairwells, or areas where pipes are protruding. Students will then manipulate the image (using the Adobe Photshop Program) changing it in some way to implement their own creativity.

Students will gain experience-using technology. Students will be aware of how technology can be used as a design tool and enhance their work. Students will gain experience using the digital camera and Adobe Photoshop software on the computer. Students will have experiences creating an interesting composition with the digital camera. Students will demonstrate drawing skills. Students will reinforce knowledge of color schemes. Students will apply knowledge of tints and shades. Students will apply knowledge of mixing primary, secondary and intermediate colors. Students will be aware of abstract art of the 20th century.

Materials/Equipment Needed:

art history books on 20th century art, Computer, Digital cameras, 31/2 floppy disks, Adobe Photoshop, color printer (If painting: Acrylic paint, paintbrushes, pallets, water jars, newspaper, canvas)

 

Lesson Procedure:

Teacher will show student and teacher examples.

Teacher will discuss the principles of design and art elements in relationship to the composition.

Teacher will discuss 20th century abstract art

Teacher will demonstrate how to use digital camera and Adobe Photoshop Program on computer.

  1. Students will take pictures of various areas of the school where wires and pipes are evident

  2. Students will select an image that appeals to them.

  3. Students will then manipulate the image on the computer using Adobe Photoshop software.

  4. Students will print out picture to serve as guide

(If painting design:)

  • Students will then draw on canvas a light sketch.

  • Students will carefully mix and paint canvas.

  • Students will build on 1st layer by applying more paint.

  • Students will use appropriate brushes for details.

Assessment:

Did students manipulate the image using the Adobe Photoshop program?

Is color scheme evident? Is creativity evident? Are the art elements and Principles of Design evident in composition?

(If painting: Did students execute paint well? Is paint evident of being mixed? Was various brushes used in painting? )

Special considerations:

None

 

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