How to use the 4 step process to critique art work.

This is a unit that I have used  for introducing students to the four step process for critiquing art work. I like to use this critique with their design project to reinforce their learning for using the Language of Art. The description (see) part of the activity works well with requiring the students to "Think" about what Elements of Art they used in their design. They are then required to determine how the elements are organized  using the Principles of Design.

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Author: Richard Kazmerzak

Creative He(arts) Club

Date of this Version Spring 2019 Document Type Portfolio Citation Chavez, Lizbeth and Martinez, Karen. "Creative He(arts)." After school club lesson plans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019. Comments Copyright 2019 by Lizbeth Chavez and Karen Martinez under Creative Commons Non-Commercial License. Individuals and organizations may copy, reproduce, distribute, and perform this work and alter or remix this work for non-commercial purposes only. Abstract The goal of the club is for students to explore different areas in the visual arts–including drawing, painting, printmaking, and pottery– and gain knowledge about a variety of materials and skills. By the end of club, students will have expanded their knowledge in art history and have learned about the components, elements, and principles of art. At the same time, the projects planned will allow students to apply what they learn to their own creativity and ideas.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author: NDE Digital Learning

Illuminated Text

Illuminated Text Grades 5 -12 Objectives: Students will gain an understanding of how books began to be produced and how information through the written word was passed on for centuries Students will describe ways in which art supports literature through decoration and illustration to provide better comprehension and added value to the written word Students will use principles of contrast, unity, movement and balance to provide artistic ornamentation to text Students will have the experience of learning an ancient decorative gilding technique

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Gratitude Tree

Gratitude Tree A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Gretchen Miller MA, ATR-BC, CTC-S www.gretchenmiller.wordpress.com Objectives: The participants will: 1. Reflect on the blessings they have in their lives 2. Create art elements using line, color and symmetry with nature as their inspiration Audience: This activity can be enjoyed by all age groups.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Helping Bereaved Children: 20 Activities for Processing Grief

Helping Bereaved Children: 20 Activities for Processing Grief Copyrighted Article Re-Posted with Permission from authors Brad A. Imhoff, Kaela Vance and Amberle Quackenbush of Ohio University Presented to the 2012 All Ohio Counselors Conference in Columbus, Ohio http://www.allohiocc.org/Resources/Documents/AOCC%202012%20Session%2062.pdf

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author: NDE Digital Learning

Introducing the Art Form of Collage

Introducing the Art Form of Collage A Lesson Inspired by Artist and Teacher Jean Martin Objectives: 1. Share information about the art form of collage. 2. Create a simple collage. 3. Tell a story about the artist who creates the collage. Audience: This lesson would be suitable for all ages.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Inside My Heart

Inside My Heart A Copyrighted Activity Created by and Re-posted with Permission from Kristina Marcelli Sargent http://kristinamarcelli.wordpress.com Objectives: The participants will: 1. Identify those people, animals, memories, etc. that they hold dear in their hearts 2. Use color and symbolism to show importance of those listed above in their lives 3. Reflect on their “heart” and acknowledge their feelings Audience: This activity was designed for children but could be helpful for any age of participant in recognizing those people (and other things) that have held importance in their lives.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Intergenerational Stories

Intergenerational Stories A Lesson Developed and Contributed by Christine Hennig, MA, LMHP, ATR With a Link to Copyrighted Dick Blick Lesson Plan “Home Town Map” www.DickBlick.com Objectives (Elders): 1. To encourage reminiscence, which has been shown to be beneficial for elders 2. To increase feelings of self-worth by discovering that elders have interesting stories to tell about their lives 3. To increase feelings of self-worth by passing on their wisdom to young people 4. To brighten moods through contact with young people Objectives (Children): 1. To bring history lessons they may have learned in school to life through contact with people who have “lived it” 2. To encourage respect for elders by discovering what they have lived through and learned from their experiences 3. To increase tolerance for disability and aging Audiences: This is a project to complete with a small group of elderly people plus a small group of school-aged children. It is recommended that you have group facilitators for both the elders and the children (i.e., at least two—one for the elders and one for the children). Elders should be high-functioning and be able to tell their stories. Elders with mild dementia, but still good long-term memories, can be involved if there is extra staff or volunteers available to work one-on-one with them and the children to encourage and guide.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Making Masks and Tribes

Making Masks and Tribes An Activity Developed and Contributed by Susan Brasch http://www.susanjbrasch.com Objectives: The participants will: 1. Learn about the cultural significance of masks 2. Create masks to hang on the wall using design and art elements 3. Brainstorm to create their own “tribes” using the masks as a focal point Audiences: This activity can be enjoyed by all age groups but was used with middle-school and high school students.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Mardi Gras Masks

Mardi Gras Masks A Lesson Developed and Submitted by Cathy Harrington and Marilyn Stadler Objectives: 1. Introduce the art of mask making to the participants. 2. Review the art concepts of formal and informal balance and shape. 3. Celebrate Mardi Gras by creating masks using imagination and the materials provided. Audiences: Could be suitable for all ages to enjoy.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Memory Frame

Memory Frame A Lesson Developed and Contributed by Christine Hennig, MA, LMHP, ATR Objectives: 1. To reminisce about pleasant memories 2. To create a beautiful image that reminds you of a pleasant memory 3. To increase feelings of competence and usefulness by creating something beautiful 4. To create feelings of enjoyment through exploration and combining attractive materials Audiences: Students and Adults of all ages

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Mona Lisa Fact or Fiction

Mona Lisa Fact or Fiction A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridge www.teachkidsart.net Objectives: The participants will be introduced to interesting facts surrounding the painting of the Mona Lisa Audiences: This lesson is perfect for anyone, regardless of age, who is interested in learning more about art and history. Use Cheryl’s wonderful plan with your group and consider using her format to explore other art, traditions, cultures, artists and subjects. We are all enriched when we are life-long learners.

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Author: NDE Digital Learning

Art and Ecology

Artists are often particularly keen observers and precise recorders of the physical conditions of the natural world. As a result, paintings can be good resources for learning about ecology. Teachers can use this lesson to examine with students the interrelationship of geography, natural resources, and climate and their effects on daily life. It also addresses the roles students can take in caring for the environment. Students will look at paintings that represent cool temperate, warm temperate, and tropical climates. In this lesson students will: Identify natural resources found in particular geographic areas; Discuss ways in which climate, natural resources, and geography affect daily life; Apply critical-thinking skills to consider the various choices artists have made in their representations of the natural world; Make personal connections to the theme by discussing ways they can be environmental stewards; Identify natural resources found in particular geographic areas; Discuss ways in which climate, natural resources, and geography affect daily life; Apply critical-thinking skills to consider the various choices artists have made in their representations of the natural world; Make personal connections to the theme by discussing ways they can be environmental stewards.

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The Elements of Art

The goal of this unit is to introduce students to the basic elements of art (color, line, shape, form, and texture) and to show students how artists use these elements in different ways in their work. In the unit, students will answer questions as they look carefully at paintings and sculpture to identify the elements and analyze how they are used by different artists.

Material Type: Diagram/Illustration, Lesson Plan, Unit of Study

Counting on Art

In these lessons students will explore the paintings of Horace Pippin and Wayne Thiebaud and the mobiles of Alexander Calder to discover and practice math and visual art concepts. Background and biographical information about the work of art and artist, guided looking with class discussion, and activities with worksheets using mathematical formulas and studio art provide the framework for each lesson.

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Oil and Water Art Project

This is an art project where oil paints and water is used. Students will have already explored the densities of oil and water.

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Author: Mary Haliburton

Analyzing Visual Text

In this lesson Students individually consider a visual text and draw conclusions based on what they see. They write about their conclusions and explain the evidence used to make that determination. Students will be able to analyze a visual text. Students will be able to develop and support a claim about the visual text based on evidence found in the text.

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Picture This: Visualization

In this lesson students will practice visualizing and understanding that visualization is an important comprehension strategy. Students will share their visualization of the story through original artwork.

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Arts Lessons in the Classroom: Visual Art Curriculum - Grade 1

These active process-oriented lessons focus on concepts of line direction and type, organic shape, 3-D form, real and implied texture, secondary color, and principles of composition. Literacy-infused lessons explore text direction/spacing, observation, description, and story elements through drawing, painting, collage, clay modeling and printmaking. The K-6 lesson handbooks were originally produced for the Lake Washington School District with grants from 4culture and ArtsWA. Encourage your colleagues, other schools, and organizations to use these materials for non-commercial, educational purposes at no cost by downloading their own copy at: http://artsedwashington.org/portfolio-items/alic-2

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Author: Washington ArtsEd

Arts Lessons in the Classroom: Visual Art Curriculum - Grade 2

A broad range of art is created using concepts of contour and line type, abstraction, color palette, 3-D form, and positive and negative space. Students make both realistic and abstract drawings, relief prints, paintings, and paper sculptures. Literacy-infused lessons include making sketch/journal entries, inventing clay characters and illustrating stories and poems in collage. The K-6 lesson handbooks were originally produced for the Lake Washington School District with grants from 4culture and ArtsWA. Encourage your colleagues, other schools, and organizations to use these materials for non-commercial, educational purposes at no cost by downloading their own copy at: http://artsedwashington.org/portfolio-items/alic-2

Material Type: Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study

Author: Washington ArtsEd