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Chris Port
Arts Integrated Unit:Immigration: How does it effect us
The Value of Arts Integrated UnitsIntegration among subjects has
quickly become one of the most important
elements of teaching today. Similarly, we are expected, as
teachers, to give real-world
meaning to subjects and topics. With the emphasis on math,
language arts, and textscores in education expectations, it is all
too easy to neglect the value of art in education.
Although many school art programs dont promote the real-life
connections we expect
from the subject, it can easily be connected to other subjects
and current social issues.
Overall, the importance of art integration is that art itself
exists as a perspective of thereal world around us, and all the
combined elements of art serve as excellent links
connecting the world around us to education we are expected to
obtain.
The Value of an Immigration UnitDespite our rapidly shrinking
world of advancing transportation and
communication, cultural differences still separate us and make
expansive moves hard toadapt to. Similarly, temporary or permanent
immigration has always been a big part of
American history, both positively and negatively. Even today,
immigration is under
much scrutiny by the government. I feel that it is important for
students to know and
understand the situation of those who have given up everything
simply to move to a(hopefully) better place. This lesson also
supports student interest in their own family
history and heritage, thus inspiring a greater understanding of
ones self.
Artists
Jennifer Ashabranner:- Photographer for Still a Nation of
Immigrants- Show number of example photographs
- Discussion: Immigration and America
o Pass out a picture to each group with specific questions.
o Allow groups to discuss questions.
o Have each provide a brief summary
o Questions:
What does Ashabranner want to say through this picture? Is
is
effective?
What is the mood of the picture?
Based on the picture, how do you believe the people feel
abouttheir move? Are the circumstances positive or negative?
What do you think this move represents to them?
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Ana Mendieta:
- Cuban Heritage: Exiled, sent to Iowa at age 12, forced into
orphanage.
- Specializes in Silueta, silhouettes, made in nature, as well
as body art andperformance art
- Ephemeral (short lasting), photographs works
- Introduction with history, examples of works.- Activity:
Ephemeral art
o Students are asked to make picture of something meaningful
to
themselves or their family out of simple fabric shapes.
o If the student wants, I will take a picture of the final
product
o Clean-up will remove all artworks.
o Question how project is related to moving and immigration
Subject Connections:
Social Studies: Immigration is both a historical and current
government issue. External
view of own culture.Language Arts: Promotion of analysis and
discussion.Character Development: Attempts to understand alternate
ways of life. Greater
worldwide view, with connections to cultural differences.
National Art Standards:
Art Production: Ephemeral art activity.
Art History: Background information on Mendieta.Art Critism:
Discussion analysis of photographs. Interpretation and looking
for
meaning.
