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Elementary [1st-5th] Lesson Plan

Silly Cityscape

Created on December 29, 2014 by KDeMint

This is a lesson I did with 3rd graders inspired by the contemporary pop artist James Rizzi.

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THE PLAN
I can identify foreground. middle ground, and background.
I can create my own silly city.
paper
and media of choice (we used sharpie and liquid watercolors)

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1. Share the artwork of James Rizzi. I love to show the "Happy Rizzi House" building and some of his cityscapes like “Be a Good Sport." My also want to compare with other artists.
2.Draw a horizon line and review foreground, middle ground and background.
3. Create cityscape. Outline with sharpie and color with medium of choice.
Here is a link to an interview my student conducted with James Rizzi before he passed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZT3-j39zQM
This lesson was adapted from my blog. For more inspiration( and links to my inspirations) check out... http://herdabbles.blogspot.com/search/label/James Rizzi
THE STANDARDS

Visual Arts Standard 1:
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes


[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories
[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner
[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

Visual Arts Standard 2:
Using knowledge of structures and functions


[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas
[K-4] Students know the differences among visual characteristics and purposes of art in order to convey ideas

Visual Arts Standard 3:
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas


[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning
[K-4] Students explore and understand prospective content for works of art

Visual Arts Standard 4:
Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures


[K-4] Students identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, and places

Visual Arts Standard 5:
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others


[K-4] Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art
[K-4] Students understand there are different responses to specific artworks
[K-4] Students describe how people's experiences influence the development of specific artworks
THE FEATURES
Pop Art, Contemporary Art
Space
Painting, Drawing