Submitted by: Shannon McGraw, The
Parish Episcopal School, Dallas, TX
UNIT: Sculpture - 3D Design - Mixed media - Recycling
Lesson: Self Portrait using watch parts and tin - Mixed media
Grade Level: Middle School
Right: A Time to Fly
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Lesson Summary:
Students
utilized watch parts along with other tin objects to create a
'self-portrait.' The portrait had to address the metaphor or
the watch parts by having either the word 'watch' or 'time' in its
title. They were to use originality and imagination when creating
their body parts while being able to demonstrate an understanding
of certain elements and principles of art like focal point,
repetition, texture and balance. They also had to add a word
of words that further clarified their theme. (Click images for
larger views)
Teacher preparation:
*Gather watch parts from repair shops around
town (Shannon's watch parts were donated). Cut wood boards to size
(Shannon used old barn siding). Bring in a collection of tin/aluminum cans.
Instruction/Motivation:
- Present the whimsical work of Beth
Piver and show tin art from book by Bobby Hansson, The
Fine Art of the Tin Can
- Demonstrate safe use of tin snips, awls
and rivet tools. Show various ways to join metal.
| Objectives: |
Materials: |
- create whimsical self
portrait using watch parts and tin - recycling
- demonstrate safety in
using tools - use a variety of materials to create a
work of art
- demonstrate
understanding of the elements and principles of design
( focal point, repetition,
texture and balance)
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Old
watch parts*
Assortment of tin cans
Tooling Foil
(May use Copper Leaf or copper sheets), Assorted metal objects
Assorted screen materials
Tin Snips,
Metal Hole Punches,
awls,
Rivets
/tools
E6000
or Goop Glue,
wood boards |
Procedures:
- Plan figure - arrange on paper.
Students looked through the watch parts
and were to bring in tin that had good letters, colors and
patterns on them. Each student decided on their theme.
They were to work from large to small, have a focal
point and utilize repetition, while paying attention to
detail.
Students measured out a
12"x15" paper and began gathering, cutting, and arranging. Shannon had them work on a white piece of
paper, the same size as the wood, because she wanted them to
see how the background, in terms of color and texture, would
transform their portraits.
- Attach pieces together - use rivets, wire
brads, E600 Glue (or Goop). Glue together/join then mount on background wood.
Will some parts move? How will you do that?
- Title work - class critique - discussion
Assessment: Rubric adapted from
Marianne Galyk
Student Comments:
Teacher
Comments:
National Standards:
