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All grades  Lesson 45 minutes

"Artastic Elements & Design Delight!"

Tayler C
TH:Pr5.1.Adv.b
VA:Cr2.3.6
VA:Cr2.3.6a
Productive Collaborator
Critical Thinker
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Purpose

Students will explore how the elements of art and principles of design can be used to convey emotions and moods in their artwork. By engaging in hands-on activities, such as creating mood paintings and participating in a collaborative art challenge, students will develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. The experience culminates in a virtual gallery exhibition, where students showcase their work and articulate their artistic choices, fostering a deeper understanding of art's expressive power.

Learning goals

Students will explore and apply the elements of art and principles of design to create mood paintings, enhancing their understanding of how these components convey emotion. They will develop collaboration skills by working in groups to produce large-scale artworks, fostering positive relationships and active listening. Through analyzing famous artworks and experimenting with color theory, students will deepen their critical thinking abilities, making informed artistic choices. By reflecting on their creative process and participating in peer critiques, students will strengthen their ability to articulate their artistic intentions and connect their work to personal growth.
Standards
  • [Kentucky] TH:Pr5.1.Adv.b - Explain and justify the technical elements used to build a design.
  • [Kentucky] VA:Cr2.3.6 - Design or redesign objects, places or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] VA:Cr2.3.6a - Design or redesign objects, places, or systems that meet the identified needs of diverse users.
Competencies
  • Productive Collaborator - Engages with others to achieve a common goal through building positive relationships, actively listening, showing empathy, and making individual contributions to a larger group.
  • Critical Thinker - Thinks deeply and makes informed decisions to create solutions or new understanding supported by relevant and reliable evidence.
  • Empowered Learner - Demonstrates mastery and application of academic competencies. Develops the skills and dispositions to persist through difficulties and plan for a future of self-improvement.

Products

Students will create a series of mood paintings using various color palettes and textures. Each student will record an audio description explaining their artistic choices and the emotions they aimed to express. These artworks and audio recordings will be compiled into a digital portfolio and showcased in a virtual art gallery accessible to family and friends.

Launch

Kick off the learning experience with a 'Mood and Motion Art Challenge,' where students collaborate in small groups to create large-scale artworks using diverse materials. Each group will be tasked with expressing a specific mood or emotion by thoughtfully combining different elements of art and principles of design. This engaging activity will set the stage for deeper exploration and encourage students to begin thinking critically about how art can convey emotions.

Exhibition

Host a 'Virtual Art Gallery' where students' mood paintings are showcased alongside their audio descriptions, allowing viewers to experience the artwork and understand the emotional intentions behind each piece. Invite family, friends, and community members to visit the online gallery, providing an opportunity for students to share their creative work with a broader audience. Encourage visitors to leave comments and feedback, fostering a sense of connection and appreciation for the students' artistic expressions.