Create+it,+Collage+it!

= Create it, Collage it! = = Kim Soule, Kelli Combs and Missi Carini = = = = Monday April 20,2009 9-9:50am, Rm. L100E/center NAEA Minneapolis =

**Lesson Plan Title: Collage** =Missi Carini- Warren East Middle School, Bowling Green, KY= missi.carini@warren.kyschools.us

**Concept / Topic to Teach:**Collage, Representational and non-representational subject matter
Standards Addressed: Students will compare or evaluate works of art using the elements of art and the principles of design. Students will create art for specific purposes using the elements of art and the principles of design to communicate ideas. Students will compare or evaluate a variety of art media, art processes and subject matter. Students will use a variety of art media, processes and subject matter to communicate ideas, feelings and experiences.

**“I can” statements:**
I can use shape to define an area or object. I can use media to create a collage. I can create using a specific subject matter. I can distinguish foreground, middle ground and background.

**Step-By-Step Procedures:**
Discuss: subject matter, shape and media. Have students draw in sketchbook images based on their choice of subject matter. Some images may need to be cropped and enlarged in order for them to be workable. Demonstrate and show examples of different ways the image can be finished as a collage. Have students cut all shapes before giving them glue. Glue from the background forward. They may glue small details on the larger shapes but nothing on to the backing paper until all pieces are ready.

**Assessment Based On Objectives:**Critique based on rubric.
=Lesson Plan Title:Mexican Yarn PaintingKim Soule – Drakes Creek MS= = kim.soule@warren.kyschools.us =


 * Concept/Topic to Teach**:The art of creating a painting/picture using the media of yarn

Understanding the Visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
 * Standards Addressed**:

Students will compare or evaluate works of art using the elements of art and the principles ofdesign.

Students will create art for specific purposes using the elements of art and the principle s of design to communicate ideas.

Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.


 * “I Can “ Statements**:I can create a yarn picture using yarn and glue.I can use color, texture and composition when creating.


 * Specific Objectives**:Students will sketch a simple picture and then add glue and yarn to “Paint” their picture.


 * Vocabulary:**Yarn Painting,Mexican art,texture, color,


 * Required Materials**:Poster board or mat board, scissors, glue, various colors and textures of yarn, visuals of Mexican yarn art, popsicle sticks.


 * Step by Step Procedure:**
 * 1) Students will view examples of Mexican Yarn paintings and student examples.
 * 2) Students will create sketches of ideas.
 * 3) Choose a matboard color and size that compliments your idea.
 * 4) Choose yarn colors.
 * 5) Use a popsicle stick to guide your yarn into the right shape as you glue it down
 * 6) Sign your yarn painting in the bottom corner

Informal assessment will be discussion during process and instructions. Formal assessment will be critique of final project based on rubric.
 * Assessment:**


 * Internet Source:**Google-Mexican Yarn Art(Images)

=Lesson Plan Title:Landscape CollageKim Soule – Drakes Creek MS= kim.soule@warren.kyschools.us


 * Concept/ Topic to Teach**:Landscape and collage

Students will compare or evaluate works of art using the elements of art and the principles ofdesign.
 * Standards Addressed:**

Students will create art for specific purposes using the elements of art and the principle s of design to communicate ideas.

Students will compare or evaluate a variety of art media, art processes and subject matter.

Students will use a variety of art media, processes and subject matter to communicate ideas, feelings and experiences.


 * “I Can” Statements:**I can create a landscape using the media of collage, I can use the element of Space to create foreground, middle ground and background.


 * Specific Objectives**:Students will create a collageusing magazines.Students will design their own landscape aftera study of Thomas Cole.


 * Vocabulary**:Collage,Landscape,Thomas Cole, foreground, middle ground, background.


 * Required Materials**:Magazines, scissors, glue, 12x18 black construction paper.


 * Step by Step Procedure**:


 * 1) Students will be introduced tothe artist Thomas Cole and his landscapes.They will also be shown example of collage landscapes.
 * 2) We will discuss what colors and textures to look for in the magazine pictures.
 * 3) Students will create a sketch of the landscape of their choice.Format may be vertical or horizontal.
 * 4) Student will work in one area at a time applying glue to an area then applying small cut pieces.
 * 5) Student will be instructed to leave a ½ inch border of the black paper showing.


 * Assessment:**

Informal assessment will be questions asked at end or beginning of class. Formal assessment will be critique of finished product based on Rubric and Post Test on process and Artist.


 * Internet source:**www.lauraparkerart.co.uk/landscape_paint.htm