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The Serious and the Smirk Post Visit Lesson For Grades 3 –8 Learning Outcomes: Students will: Experiment with the process of creating a portrait through collage. Practice using “element of art” terms in describing others art work. Teacher Planning: Time required for lesson: 45 – 60 minutes (can be finished for a homework assignment) Materials/resources: Paper (18 x 24), Drawing pencils, Markers/colored pencils/crayons/paint/brushes, Magazines, Newspapers, Scissors Technology resources: Computers, Internet and printer (if needed) Pre-activities: Teachers can create an example of a contemporary portrait, with facial pieces from pictures, magazines, etc. Contemporary Portraits Activity 1: Have each student bring in some old magazines. Have the students find portraits in the magazines of all kinds of people, size, color, etc. After they have finished collecting, they can create contemporary portraits by selecting facial features, hairstyles, clothing from different found portraits. Students can also incorporate pieces of construction paper, drawings and words to produce an original portrait. After each student has completed his or her portrait, have a critique of each. Begin the discussion with “ Do you like it?, Why or why not?” Then lead the discussion to focus on the elements of art, contemporary society and how it has evolved, etc. Assessment: Students may be evaluated on understanding, implementation and participation of the activity. New York Curriculum Alignment: Elementary and Intermediate: The Visual Arts - Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 Social Studies – Standards 1 ELA – Standards 1, 3, 4 |
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