Hey there!
I wanted to start blogging about the lessons I have been working on. I will try to keep this blog updated with lesson ideas, brainstorming lists, and my work.
So.. here goes! This is the most recent lesson idea I have. My ArtEd class will be traveling to a local k-8 school to do an Art Day. I was assigned to teach the 7th and 8th graders - all 8 of them. The school is very small and we will actually be teaching k-8 students in the gymnasium of the school! There's a first time for everything.
Anyway, here's the lesson. 7th and 8th grade focus. Enjoy! :)
What brings color to your stories?
1. Description and Rationale:
Students will learn about the traditional art of stained glass. Utilizing the oil pastel resist with black tempera technique, students will create drawings of their personal stories, which will resemble stained glass. The pieces will be designed and finished to resemble cathedral windows. By drawing these scenes or stories, students make a personal connection with what is important to them. Cathedrals are filled with religious iconic imagery and important figures; a seventh or eighth grade student’s cathedral should be filled with exciting images and stories from their daily life.
a. Instructional Concepts
· Imitating the appearance of stained glass with tempera and oil pastel resist technique
· Artists: Walter Womack, Gerhard Richter, Georg Meistermann, selected images of German medieval stained glass windows
b. Relation to Life: Since cathedral windows traditionally depict religious figures, biblical scenes, and other images, the subject matter created by students should include personal experiences (as listed on handout page)
2. Objectives:
General Objectives:
· Stained glass is a traditional craft in Germany that remains today.
· Subject matter in stained glass craft can cover many different stories.
· Students have their own stories to share.
Artistic Objectives:
· View traditional and contemporary stained glass artwork.
· Learn about the traditional craft of stained glass.
· Reflect in writing on life experiences to form ideas for drawing.
Technical Objectives:
· Create an artwork using tempera and oil pastel resist technique.
· Write and reflect upon personal experiences to create a high-quality drawing.
· Complete activity within a 60-minute work period.
3. Grade Level Content Expectations:
o ART.VA.II.7.5 Demonstrate reflective thinking practices at an emerging level.
o ART.VA.V.7.1 Recognize and describe, personal, family, and community connections with artworks at an emerging level.
o ART.VA.II.8.5 Consistently demonstrate reflective thinking practices when identifying, designing, and solving creative problems.
o ART.VA.III.8.2 Effectively interpret artwork, searching for embedded meaning, function, and personal connections.
4. Materials Needed:
· 12 x 18 inch colored construction paper (1 sheet per student)
· White chalk
· Oil pastels
· Tempera paint
· Paint brushes
· Water buckets
· Paper towels
· Gloss polymer medium
5. Supportive Instructional Activities
· Reflective writing about personal experiences.
· Discussion of visual boards
o Traditional and contemporary stained glass image examples
o short description of traditional process
o Teacher samples
Process
1. Students reflect on their life experiences on handout provided [2-3 minutes]
2. Discussion of images: traditional and contemporary stained glass (visual board) [5 minutes]
3. Introduction to oil pastel tempera resist process (visual board) [5 minutes]
4. Drawing and painting (making!) [35 minutes]
5. Clean up [5 minutes]
6. Display of work and Think-Pair-Share strategy for interpretation [5-10 minutes]
5. Assessment Criteria:
· Think-Pair-Share strategy:
i. What do you think ___ is trying to communicate or depict?
ii. What is the most interesting drawing? Why?
iii. Which drawing would you like to make into a real window? Do you know how?!
· Do the final images resemble student ideas?
· Did students understand the process and use of materials?
· Did students participate in discussions?
6. Visual Boards and Images: separate from plan
7. Teacher Samples:
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| I chose the question from the handout about gifts. I drew my record player with lots of colors and embellishment. I hope this example will appeal to the students and inspire them to draw their own stories! |
Below is the handout I created for the students to complete before they start their drawings. I want to draw upon their personal experiences, prior knowledge, and memories:
What brings color to your story?
Cathedrals are dark, cold, stone buildings usually lit by the vibrant colors of stained glass from hundreds of years ago. Traditional German stained glass artists depicted the important stories and figures in religious stories. Contemporary artists depict current events and artistic interpretations of stories… but they are not sitting here to help, are they?
Tell me about YOU! Reflect upon the questions listed below. You do NOT have to write for every question, but keep in mind your chosen story is what you will be drawing for the project!
Think about what images, memories, or people light up your life. What brings color into your life? REFLECT, WRITE, and DRAW!
1. What is my favorite memory from this year? Last year?
2. What is the best gift you have ever received?
3. Who is a person you admire?
4. Have you ever been in need? Who helped you?
5. What does your dream car/pet/house/job look like? Describe it.
6. What current event is most important to you?
7. What do you enjoy doing the most? What is your hobby?
8. Do you have a place of sanctuary? Or a favorite place?
And that's it! I will let you know how the lesson works out. We will be at the school in two weeks.... I'm working on the visual board and sample board for my lesson this week. I will post pictures of those when they are finished.
Will post again soon - it's good to be back :)
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