Submitted by: Nicole
Brisco, Pleasant
Grove High School
UNIT: Advance Studio Art – 2-D and
3-D
Grade
Level: High School (lessons are adaptable to all high
school)
Mixed
Media Collage
Community Collage
Rauschenberg Mixed Media
Alice
Neal Figure
Intimate
Portrait
Reflective Portrait –
Identity
Game
of Life
Mixed Media/Layers
Ordinary to Extraordinary Collage
Objective:
Students will select an
object of interest using symbolism.
Students will then create multiple original
drawings to incorporate into their mixed media work.
Students will research narrative/symbolic works
and mixed media works.
Students are to draw from life in their work and
use the compositional skills they have learned.
Below is a list of objectives that must be
apparent in your finished work:
See
student art
-
Minimum of 5 layers
-
Size between 18X24 to 24X36
-
One object/Drawing from Life - Symbolic
-
Strong composition and Visual Movement
-
Unified colors and theme
- Below
is a list of starters:
-
LOOK ON-LINE FOR MIXED MEDIA ARTISTS
-
TRY LAYERING TECHNIQUES IN YOUR PROCESS DIARY
-
GATHER UNUSUAL SURFACES AND MATERIALS
-
SKETCHING OF OBJECT
-
THUMBNAIL
-
BRAINSTORM
Graded:
composition (use of space), technique,
originality, expression of drawing, layers, use of
media, craftsmanship, and aesthetics.
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Process
Diary including;
- Research
- Thumbnails
- Color
Theory
- Practice
Drawing
- Mixed
Media Images
- Additional
pertinent information or drawings
- Art
Criticism over work.
- Daily
Journaling.
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Symbolic Community Collage
Objective: Utilizing the
theme of “community”,
students will select an object that represents this to
them. Students will take this object and create a mixed media
work that demonstrates the following: design, color,
creative use of media, purposeful thinking.
Project:
- Brainstorm
and select an object.
Example Pomegranate
- Create
2 thumbnails that have the following present:
a minimum of 20 images from your object,
linear/compartmental design, media, and colors
- 24X36
surface.
Think about the following:
- cutting
out
- adding
layers
- building
colors
- ways
to approach on subject
- unifying
objects
- beginning
surface, i.e. wood,
metal, layered paper
- uniqueness
of object
Graded on:
- CRAFTSMANSHIP
- DESIGN
- COLORS
- UNIQUENESS
- OVERALL
APPEAL
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Alice Neel
Figure Drawing
Objective:
Students will use figure
drawings and their study of the artist Alice Neel to
create a finished work using mixed media and text.
After researching the life and works of Alice
Neel, students will realize that there is a strong
connection between the artist and its subject.
Students will aim to immolate this connection
within their own finished figurative works.
Light discussion will be encouraged so that the
student and model can begin to understand each other.
Students should also use their knowledge on
composition to create a strong design.
Below are some ideas that you might follow to
give your work originality.
- Textural
design
- Depth
- Cardboard
- Text
- Color
- Use
of other Artist as inspiration (Alice Neel)
- Mixed
Media
- Text
The
focus of your finished work should be a definite
connection between your art and the viewer.
At the end of the six weeks you will have the
following due:
- 1
drawing that shows strong sense of composition and
drawing technique.
Included must be a strong light source.
- 1
drawing that shows a strong sense of composition and
drawing technique.
Included must me a controlled and mature
sense of color.
- 1
drawing that shows a strong sense of composition and
drawing technique.
Included must be a confident contour line
with strong weighted line.
- 1
drawing that shows a strong sense of composition and
drawing technique.
Included must be a challenge with media.
Each
piece will be worth 100 points.
If you have any questions please let me know
before they are due.
Additional small drawings will be assigned, but
it is your responsibility to finish each drawing and
allow yourself time to complete each individual
assignment.
Graded:
composition (use of space), technique,
originality, drawing
Size:
No larger than 34X36.
No smaller than 16X20
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Process
Diary including;
- Alice
Neel Research
- Thumbnails
- Color
Theory
- Practice
Drawing
- Alice
Neel Images
- Additional
pertinent information or drawings
- Art
Criticism over two works by Neel.
- Daily
Journaling.
- Short
presentation of work and research
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Robert Rauschenberg
Mixed Media Assemblage
Objective:
Students will research and
study the life of Robert Rauschenberg.
Student will create a mixed media assemblage
using found materials to create a sculptural
interpretation of an action or theme.
The overall goal to create a strong conceptual
representation of their theme while retaining the
integrity of the works craftsmanship and three
dimensionality. Student should use their knowledge on the element and
principles of design to create a strong
three-dimensional design.
Below are some materials that could be a starting
point:
- Boxes
- Salvaged
Metal
- Ready
Mades
- Salvaged
Wood
- Small
Trinkets
- String,
Twine, Wire
Your
finished work should be influenced but not limited to
the work of Robert Rauschenberg.
At the end of the six weeks you will have the
following due.
- One
completed assemblage not to exceed in size any
direction by 36 inches.
This assemblage should be reflective of your
original thumbnail sketch.
This
work will be worth 100 points.
If you have any questions please let me know
before it is due. It
is your responsibility to pace and use your time well.
Graded:
Overall Design, Use of a Three-Dimensional Space,
Originality, Craftsmanship.
Size:
No larger than 36”X36”.
No smaller than 12”X12”
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Process
Diary including:
- Robert
Rauschenberg Research
- Three
original thumbnail sketches including sizes
- Construction
ideas
- Robert
Rauschenberg Images
- Image
of Assemblage by other artists
- Additional
pertinent information or drawings.
- Art
Criticism over two works by Rauschenberg.
- Daily
Journaling
- Short
presentation of work and research
- Self
Assessment
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Intimate
Portraits
“A Look at Human Behavior”
Objective:
They say that humans spend
95% of their lives in uneventful moments, but we as
humans usually document the only the most eventful
moments such as, birthdays, graduations, births, and
special occasions.
As artist, we have the opportunity to make these
ordinary moments extraordinary.
Looking at human nature can be very interesting
if you choose to look closely.
Students will create a figurative work based on a
simplistic time in a friend or family member’s life.
The overall goal is to connect the viewer with
the person represented in the work
See
student art
- BFK
Watercolor Paper
- Acrylic/Oil
Paint
- Rolled
Canvas
- Drawing
Media
- Digital
Camera or Mirror
- Additional
Media for interest
At
the end of the six weeks you will have the following
due.
- One
completed intimate portrait of a friend or family
member. This
work should represent the person in a personal way.
Students should create a unique source of
light or innovative color use.
This
work will be worth 100 points.
If you have any questions please let me know
before it is due. It
is your responsibility to pace and use your time well.
Graded
On:
Overall Design/Composition, Originality,
Craftsmanship, Drawing/Expressive Line, Intimate or
Connection to Viewer.
Size:
No larger than 4’X5’, no smaller than 18X24
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Process
Diary including:
- Three
original thumbnail sketches including sizes
- Additional
pertinent information or drawings
- Color
Study
- Practice
drawings from life and original photographs
- Art
Criticism over finished work.
- Daily
Journaling
- Short
presentation of work
- Self
Assessment
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“A
Study of Perception”
Objective:
Students will create a
self-portrait and incorporate the idea of “reflective
identity” or how others perceive them.
Students will research the theme of identity in
artist work and how the artist subtle acknowledgements
of identity are represented. The idea of “Reflective” is open to interpretation. See
student art
- BFK
Watercolor Paper
- Acrylic/Oil
Paint
- Rolled
Canvas
- Drawing
Media
- Digital
Camera or Mirror
- Additional
Media for interest
At
the end of the six weeks you will have the following
due.
- One
completed ¾ to full body self-portrait.
This work should represent you how others
might perceive you in a creative and original way.
This
work will be worth 100 points.
If you have any questions please let me know
before it is due. It
is your responsibility to pace and use your time well.
Graded
On:
Overall Design/Composition, Originality of
Reflective Identity, Craftsmanship, Drawing/Expressive
Line, and Communication Factor.
Size:
No larger than 4’X5’.
No smaller than 24”X36”
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Process
Diary including:
- Three
original thumbnail sketches including sizes
- Additional
pertinent information or drawings
- Color
Study
- Self
Portrait practice drawings
- Art
Criticism over finished work.
- Daily
Journaling
- Short
presentation of work
- Self
Assessment
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The Game of Life
“A Comparison of the Two”
Objective:
Students will create a
finished product based on a memorable childhood game.
Students will research the game and how its rules
apply to the “Game of Life”.
Student products will represent their knowledge
of drawing, color, and design, as well as, their ability
to visually communicate their topic of choice. See
student art
- BFK
Watercolor Paper
- Acrylic/Oil
Paint
- Rolled
Canvas
- Drawing
Media
- Game
- Additional
Media for interest
Your
finished work should be influenced but not limited to
your inspiration artist.
At the end of the six weeks you will have the
following due.
- One
completed painting/drawing/collage not to exceed in
size any direction by 36 inches.
This work should be reflective of your
original thumbnail sketch.
This
work will be worth 100 points.
If you have any questions please let me know
before it is due. It
is your responsibility to pace and use your time well.
Graded
On:
Overall Design/Composition, Originality,
Craftsmanship, Drawing/Expressive Line, and
Communication Factor, and Life Connection.
Size:
No larger than 36”X36”.
No smaller than 12”X12”
ADDITIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Process
Diary including:
- Artist
Inspiration
- Three
original thumbnail sketches including sizes
- Additional
pertinent information or drawings
- Color
Study
- Art
Criticism over finished work.
- Daily
Journaling
- Short
presentation of work and research
- Self
Assessment
