3 sessions; 45 minutes per session

1.SWBAT create a 2D expressive artwork that explores abstraction.
2.SWBAT demonstrate the ability to recognize and describe the visual and spatial, and tactile characteristics of their own work and that of others.
3.SWBAT Identify American styles and genres of dance, music, theater, or visual arts and architecture, describe their sources, trace their evolution and cite well- known artists associated with these styles
(above standards from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education)

in addition:
4.SWBAT identify and demonstrate understanding of foreground, middle ground and background.
5.SWBAT explore extraordinary and abstract color.

1. pencil and eraser
2. vocabulary/ sketching worksheet
3. laminated examples of Wolf Khan artworks
4. 12x 18 60- 80lb, white paper
5. chalk pastels in a variety of colors
6. for the teacher: spray fixative or hair spray

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Session One
1.Begin with a power point presentation.
a. Stop at one or two of the slides and use Visual Thinking Strategies. Ask students "what is going on in this picture?" "what do you see that makes you say that?" Make sure to paraphrase and point to what the student is identifying.
b. Vocabulary is spread throughout the power point. Call on students to read the definitions of foreground, middle ground and background on the appropriate slides. The word "extraordinary" is also a part of the presentation, in terms of color. Ask students to identify the visual evidence of each term.
c. Before the conclusion of the presentation, provide students with a fill in the black worksheet to reinforce the vocabulary.
d. At the end of the presentation, explain the assignment and allow students to begin sketching on the blank space provided on the vocabulary worksheet.

Session Two and Three
1. Pass out visuals and allow students time to complete sketches.
2. Conference with students before passing out final paper.
3. Take a few minutes during session two to demonstrate blending and other pastel techniques, especially clean up.

Activity: Wolf Khan Inspired Landscape
10 Point Grading Rubric
(2 points each)
___/2 Planning: Student planned and sketched adequately, and completed the vocabulary fill-in- the blank.
___/2 Time/Effort: Student used time effectively
___/2 Techniques/Skills: Student used chalk pastels effectively.
___/2 Objectives: Student included foreground, middle ground, background and extraordinary or abstract color choices.
___/2 Craftsmanship: Student brought work to a completed state. The image is neat and clean.
Comments:


___/10 Activity Grade

1. http://chucksandcrayons.blogspot.com/2013/02/wolf-kahn-inspired-landscapes.html
2.Power Point used during lesson adapted from: http://www.slideshare.net/carolinehduggan/wolfkhan
3. Visuals used during lesson were calendar pages.

Visual Thinking Strategies are still new to me, but the more I use the idea, the more my students make a more genuine connection to the artwork. Find out more here: http://vtshome.org/

This was a less structured lesson that lead up to more technical drawing like one point perspective.

Feel free to contact me with questions or comments, here or at the chucks and crayons link above.

[5-8] Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas

[5-8] Students select and use the qualities of structures and functions of art to improve communication of their ideas

[5-8] Students integrate visual, spatial, and temporal concepts with content to communicate intended meaning in their artworks

[5-8] Students know and compare the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures

[5-8] Students analyze contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks through cultural and aesthetic inquiry

[5-8] Students describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines taught in the school are interrelated with the visual arts

Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, American Art

Space, Line, Color/Value

Pastel, Chalk

English/Language Arts

WolfKhan2012.pptx
wolfkahnwksht.docx