Lesson Plans

Visual Studies Lesson Plan

                                                                                                                        Grade Level :High School

Title of Lesson: A book by its cover

Objectives:

1. Allow students to understand their own and others interests, culture, and expresions through art.
2. This also gives students an opportunity to explore the way watercolor paint and ink work on different surfaces.

Introduction:
Vocabulary: Identity

Materials Used: Old books, scissors,glue, ink, watercolor  paints, paint brushes, magazines

Technology Used: Computer for research

Timeline for Lesson:

Activity/Procedure:

1. Students will first examine  and discuss how they identify themselves by writing things that symbolize what makes them.

2. Students are to choose a medium  to use to alter and add to the book how they see themselves or what is it that makes them as a person.

3. At the end of the project they are to present to the class their book and discuss it with the class.

Assessments (objective or subjective):

1. To allow the students understand their identity and how to portray it in art.

2. This allows students to gain skills in watercolor and in




Lesson Plan 2:

Visual Studies Lesson Plan

Names:  Noemi Hernandez                                                                                                                               

 Level: High school 

Title of Lesson: Judging a Book by its Cover

Texas Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS): 

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   (b)  Introduction.

   
   
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      (1)  Four basic strands--perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage, and critical evaluation--provide broad, unifying structures for organizing the knowledge and skills students are expected to acquire. Students rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity to surroundings, memory, imagination, and life experiences, as a source for creating artworks. They express their thoughts and ideas creatively, while challenging their imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and problem-solving skills. 

      
      
      (c) Knowledge and Skills
      
      
      1. (2)  Creative expression/performance. The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill. The student is expected to:
         
         1. (A)  create visual solutions by elaborating on direct observation, experiences, and imagination; 
         2. (B)  create designs for practical applications; and 
         3. (C)  demonstrate effective use of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. 

Objectives:

1. Students will expand their skills in drawing and watercolor painting.

2. Students will be able understand the importance of organizing their artwork to portray the book they       choose.

Introduction:

Vocabulary:

    Composition

     Illustration

Historical Artists Used: Francis Cugat

Contemporary Artists Used: Dave Mckean, Mark Simpson (a.k.a. Jock),  Stephen Gammell, Phillip Hale

Books: The Great Gatsby, The Black Orchid, Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark, The Dark Tower (Novel)

Websites:http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/books/contemporary-covers-for-classic-books

Materials Used: Watercolor Paper, Watercolors, Brushes, Sharpies

Technology Used:
 Computer

Timeline for Lesson: 2 Weeks 

Activity/Procedure:

1. Students will view examples of many books covers made and discuss in class how the artist was able to portray what the book was about.

2. They then will choose a book of their own (that they have read outside or inside of class) and sketch 5 thumbnails of what they want to do. They then are to choose which thumbnail would fit best as a final drawing.

3. Students will then begin to illustrate their book covers on the watercolor paper lightly. Then they will apply the watercolor paint. Pen is optional to use depending on their piece.

4.  Students will then turn in their final product and be critiqued as a class.

Assessments (objective or subjective):

1. Students will be graded on their effort to design and illustrate their cover. They will be graded on their use of composition and craftsmanship on the final product.

Budget:

Canson Foundation Student Watercolor paper: 90lb     100 sheets              $15.35

Prang Half Pan Watercolors 8 Color Set                        20                          $59.20

Royal Brush Crafter Inspiration Brush Set 5                  10                          $49.50 

Extra Fine Sharpies 12                                                   2                            $19.40

Total                                                                                                            $143.45


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