NICOLE JOLY Elementary Lesson Plans. Overarching Goal Because social development is so important in elementary school, I wanted to create lessons plans

NICOLE JOLY

Elementary Lesson Plans

Overarching Goal

Because social development is so important in elementary school, I wanted to create lessons plans which consisted of a significant amount of collaboration, such as creating murals. I also wanted my lessons to help the students realize that art is not limited to only museum interiors. The drawing and media criticism projects especially focus on opening their eyes to what they see on a daily basis.

DRAWING LESSON

Ben Heine(from his 2010 collection, “Pencil vs. Camera”)

Statement of Origin

The idea for this lesson plan came from discovering Ben Heine’s “Pencil vs. Camera” collection. His illustrations

are silly and playful, something younger artists would love, and would not require too much technical

skill. His work is a good example to share the differences between

observational and imaginative drawing with the class. The

lesson would also be a useful way to provide the students with a basic introduction to

photography.

Procedures

Introduce Ben Heine’s “Pencil vs. Camera” collection Discuss the illustrations and the artist’s method of combining imaginative

and observational drawing Teach basic photography skills and have students take pictures around their

town Encourage thinking critically to consider what type of drawing will be placed

on top of the photograph Demonstrate the illustrative process Discuss what it means to “continue the photograph” in their drawing Consider ways to add an imaginative twist to the photograph While demonstrating, review concepts of line and form, and explain different

ways to achieve value Students will select their favorite photo and brainstorm clever ideas After given approval, they may begin working Students will tape down a small piece of drawing paper to the photograph

and use drawing pencils to create their illustration They will be displayed after completion Lead-in to Dada art movement?

Objectives Assessment

The students will learn how to draw from observation, while also drawing imaginatively. They will learn basic photography skills to photograph a certain place in their town. They will then successfully use line, form, and value to create an illustration which adds a humorous twist to their photograph.

Rubric: Effective photography

techniques Completion Illustration “continues

the photograph” and has value

Good craftsmanship Following directions Participation

Objectives & Assessment

PAINTING LESSON

Ralph Fasanella

Coney IslandOil on Canvas1950-197059 x 96”

StickballOriginal Silkscreen197529 x 30”

Statement of Origin

I believe sometimes young students can be overwhelmed with painting lessons because

paint is harder to control than a pencil. I wanted to select an outsider artist because of the

child-like qualities most outsider art has. I thought

Ralph Fasanella’s large scale paintings would be a perfect example for a mural lesson.

Also, his paintings do not have much value, just shapes of

color, and I thought it would be quicker and easier for the

students to focus on just color and perspective, rather than

value.

Procedures

Show various examples of mural paintings Introduce and have a discussion about the work of Ralph Fasanella Identify the artist as an outsider artist and explain what that means Discuss what Ralph Fasanella’s work says about New York lifestyle and brainstorm

what sort of activities would be in a mural about the school environment Offer some suggestions such as lining up for lunch or playing at recess Divide each group by different areas of the school, such as the classroom,

cafeteria, and playgroundStudents will sketch their ideas in groups at their tables

Once complete, arrange the sketches to create a rough sketch of the mural Students will use acrylic paints to create the basic layout of the mural and then

begin to paint their assigned section of the school Emphasize the importance of planning in not only large-scale paintings, but in all

artworks Remind students to be conservative with space As the mural progresses, students will be able to move to areas where space is

less limited Estimate that each class will get about a day or two’s worth of painting time Once completed, each class will be given time to look at the finished mural The students will write one or two paragraphs discussing their favorite and least

favorite parts of the process and what they love most about the finished product


The students will learn about outsider art, specifically the artwork of Ralph Fasanella. They will learn about mural paintings and will work collaboratively to paint a mural of various activities that occur within the school environment. To successfully do this, the students will utilize knowledge of perspective, color theory, and basic painting techniques.

Rubric: Participation during the

group sketch and in discussions

Effective painting techniques, especially with color and perspective

Good craftsmanship Completion of the written

assignment How well they worked

collaboratively


CERAMICS LESSON

Wesley Anderegg

Reaching For the MoonMixed Media201026 x 12 x 8”

Looking For PollyMixed Media201018 x 14 x 8”

Statement of Origin

During my internship, I’ve learned that elementary school students are great story tellers and they always have something to say. I just know that kids would love guessing the narratives of Wesley Anderegg’s

pieces. This lesson would also help to get the students to start thinking

about the message behind all artworks and artist intention. The lesson and the peer interpretation

also help them consider how to successfully convey a story through

their own art. I thought Wesley Anderegg was the perfect artist for

this lesson because most of his work is simple enough so that the students can add their own unique

experimentations to their final piece.

Procedures

Show the students numerous ceramic pieces by Wesley Anderegg Explain the word “narrative” and ask the students to guess the story that each

piece of his is telling Point out the simplicity of his works, and how they only consist of a ceramic

figure or two, and a painted background Inform the students they will be making similar sculptures which tell a narrative Students will be write two or three paragraphs about a bizarre dream they once

had Students will sketch out a design that has at least one ceramic figure and a

decorative background Encourage them to add some ceramic pieces to their background as well Demonstrate different ways to make and decorate the figures Begin creating the ceramic pieces first, and the background second The backgrounds will be made from cardboard shoeboxes Painting and assembling will be the final steps of this lesson Once complete, the students will swap their sculptures They will write one or two paragraphs guessing their peer’s original narrative Students will compare their peer interpretation with their original story to

consider how successful they were at conveying their message


The students will observe various works by Wesley Anderegg and hold a successful critical discussion about the narrative qualities of his works. The students will write two or three paragraphs about a bizarre dream they once had and then turn their story into a three-dimensional ceramic figure. They will learn to construct a background for their figure as well.

Rubric Participation during

discussion Pre-construction sketch Has a complete background

and at least one painted ceramic figure

Good craftsmanship Followed directions Completed both written

assignments, the short story and the peer interpretation.


SCULPTURE LESSON

Robin Barcus Slonina(from her ongoing “State of Dress” collection)

Garbage Dress, 2010

Casino Chip Dress, 2008

Statement of Origin

The idea for this lesson plan came immediately once I

stumbled upon Robin Barcus Solina’s “State of Dress”

collection. Her sculpture is the perfect inspiration for the

students to create a collaborative sculpture which would require them to apply certain elements and principles of design, reflect

on their environment, explore the methods of collage, and learn

about found art and symbolism. Her work reminded me of Jane Gillings’ Dream Home (2009),

which I used for inspiration when creating a similar lesson plan.

Procedures

Show pictures of Robin Barcus Solina’s various unique dresses Talk about found objects in art and how she used them to create her designs Show pictures from and discuss her “State of Dress” collection Point out her use of symbolism to make each dress representative of a certain state Inform the students that the artist has not yet made a Florida dress and have them

brainstorm what sort of symbols could be used to represent our state Review the elements and principles of design, with a focus on balance, variety, unity,

and harmony, and demonstrate the process of collage Students will practice for the sculpture by making a small collage representative of

Florida, using glue, travel magazines, scissors, and construction paper Inform the students that we will be making a “State of Dress” Florida dress Encourage them to bring back any found objects symbolic of our state, such as

postcards, souvenirs, or sea shells. Each group will get a section of the dress. They will use glue to aesthetically arrange

their found objects, some of which I will provide, on the pre-cut canvas Offer suggestions and assistance while they are constructing and will encourage them

to “think like an artist” and arrange their objects with intention After completion, the sections of the dress will be put back together and displayed Hold a classroom critique to observe the students’ appropriate use of vocabulary and

understanding of what makes an artwork successful or unsuccessful.


The students will explore found objects and the use of symbols in art. They will focus on balance, variety, unity, and harmony from the principles of design. The students will learn how to create a collage on paper, and then will successfully create a collage of found objects on a three-dimensional sculpture.

Rubric Participation in class

discussions and the critique

Successful completion of their collage

Good craftsmanship Effective use of balance,

unity, variety, symbols, and harmony on their group’s dress section


MEDIA CRITICISM LESSON

Creative Advertisements

Freshness BagsRubin

Brabus Bridge JumpSmart2007

Double Strike?KarstadtQuelle Dental Insurance2006

Drinking StrawCoca-Cola2010

Laundry BusAll

Statement of Origin

I knew I wanted to focus on advertisements for the media

criticism lesson because it would be a fun and easy way to

introducing students to art criticism. To make the project more exciting, I searched the

web for some of the most humorous and clever ads I

could find. Advertisements are very relatable to students of all ages because of its existence in

their daily lives. This connection will help to make

students realize that there are various types of art and it is not just limited to the interior of a

museum.

Procedures

Flip through a magazine on a visualizer Point out various types of advertisements and lead a discussion on

advertisements and their powerful effect over its viewers Ask the students to list some places they have seen advertisements before Mention that usually the cleverer an advertisement is, the more memorable it

becomes Discuss which advertisements they still remember after a long period of time Give each table of students one advertisement from selection Include a handout which asks questions such as:

Would you buy this product? Do you think you will remember this advertisement in a year? In ten years? What do you like most about this advertisement? Is there anything you would change?

In their groups, students will use these questions as a guideline to intelligently critique the assigned advertisement

Afterwards, the groups will give an oral presentation to the class defending their own advertisement as the most successful


Students will learn about the power of advertising and its role in our society. They will intelligently critique several advertisements and understand that art is not limited to only paintings and sculptures. They will defend why and how their group’s assigned advertisement is the most successful.

Oral presentation Group grade Participation Check for

understanding Knowledge of criticism


References

All (Corporation). Laundry Bus [Advertisement]. Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://www.adverbox.com/ads/all.

Anderegg, Wesley (Artist). (2010). Looking for Polly [Ceramic Sculpture]. Retrieved October 5, 2010 from http://wesleyanderegg.com/wesley_anderegg.htm.

Anderegg, Wesley (Artist). (2010). Reaching for the Moon [Ceramic Sculpture]. Retrieved October 5, 2010 from http://wesleyanderegg.com/wesley_anderegg.htm.

Coca-Cola (Corporation). (2010). Drinking Straw [Advertisement] Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2010/09/coca-cola-drinking-straw.

Fasanella, Ralph (Artist). (1950-1970). Coney Island [Painting]. Retrieved October 5, 2010 from http://www.folkartmuseum.org/?p=folk&t=images&id=4328.

Fasanella, Ralph (Artist). (1975). Stickball [Painting]. Retrieved October 5, 2010 from http://www.galleryfelicie.com/Large.asp?id=6.

Heine, Ben (Artist). (2010). 11 [Photograph]. Retrieved October 26, 2010 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/sets/72157623723956821.



References Continued

KarstadtQuelle Dental Insurance (Corporation). (2006). Double Strike? [Advertisement] Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://www.joelapompe.net/2010/10/14/double-strike-dent-pour-dent.

Rubin (Corporation). Freshness Bags [Advertisement]. Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://www.adverbox.com/ads/rubin-freshness-bags.

Slonina, Robin (Artist). (2008). Casino Chip Dress [Sculpture]. Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://www.stateofdress.blogspot.com.

Slonina, Robin (Artist). (2010). Garbage Dress [Sculpture]. Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://www.stateofdress.blogspot.com.

Smart (Automobile Company). (2007). Brabus Bridge Jump [Advertisement]. Retrieved October 27, 2010 from http://adsoftheworld.com/media/ambient/smart_brabus_bridge_jump.

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NICOLE JOLY Elementary Lesson Plans. Overarching Goal Because social development is so important in elementary school, I wanted to create lessons plans