The learner will:

4.2.1 Explore and expand the range of possibilities that materials and procedures have and apply to the making of art forms.
5.2.1 Explore a technique by practicing it, researching it, and basing its artistic merit in the work of an artist.
5.3.2  Speculate about and research the common characteristics found in a specific artist's body of work.
     •Adapt a technique, process or art form from another cultural group to produce art work  
      which is relevant to the individual or to her cultural group.
    
SPECIAL OBJECTIVES:

The student will:
 
    -complete a mixed media composition using the human  figure with  correct proportions
     -become familiar with marbleizing as a craft
     -create a figure that has been inspired by one their favorite activities (real or imagined).
     -use cut paper to create their figure in an abstract and stylized manner
     -become familiar with Miriam Shapiro
     -will understand the meaning of collage
     -will force their figure to become the focal point through the manipulation of color, pattern 
      and  size
     -Students will know the difference between realistic, and abstract art
              
MATERIALS:
 
    - 8”x11” white bond or watercolor  - Marblethix   - acrylic paints   
    - large deep trays for fluid    - pencils      -sequins    -  variety of specialty papers   
    - wallpaper  - glitter    - scissors    Optional: Watercolors/brushes/toothbrushes        
    - handouts on figure drawing    -colored construction  paper   - glue
    - practice drawing paper 8”x11” -gold and silver pens - Optional :glitter/confetti
    - Sport drawing-action figures packets for each table  -ass’t sticker gummed shapes
      Alternate Marbling : Shaving Cream (see lesson) - or oil pastels or soft pastels
    
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS:

     - "Rondo" prints by Shapiro               - Steps for project    
     - Miriam Schapiro Biography              - Art and Man magazine on Shapiro (May 1993)
       Miriam Schapiro   More links          Also see Henri Matisse   Romare Bearden 
    
VOCABULARY:

     -proportion                   -Miriam Schapiro
     -collage                         -complementary colors
     -mixed media               -focal point
     -contemporary             -subject matter
     -contrast                       -realistic/-abstract

PROCEDURES

1. Students create a background with Marblethix (or other marbling technique) OR try spatter paint with tooth brush, wet in wet watercolor. Optional: Create a border paper using a different technique (on larger construction paper) - or find patterned wall paper that coordinates to "frame" finished work.
2. Practice figure on 8 x 11 drawing paper. Use as guideline for finished figure.
3. Plan figure from assorted papers - mix solids with patterns.
4. Glue figure in place
5. Embellish negative space with glitter accents if desired
6. Optional - Mount onto larger paper with patterned border.

ASSESSMENT:

1. Rubric on figure proportion - use of design principles/elements - variety of collage materials used - creativity - craftsmanship