Lesson Plan

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnZxDUQiIQZwdBI5_gwazni9h8MEjwDidh2AZdmRIxw/edit

Title – Artists in History

By – Heather Campbell

Primary Subject – Art

Secondary Subjects – Social Studies

Grade Level – 6-12

Go to the library, computer lab, or classroom computer, to research information about selected artist.
Use reference books and/or the internet.



Project has three parts:
Research an interesting topic about the selected artist (Students will make a list of no less then three topics, and have them on paper to turn in.)
Choose one of the three topics and prepare short Oral presentation to class of why this topic interested you.
Students will create a drawing/painting using the techniques of the selected artist.

Interesting topics for students to research:

Birth date and provenance (location)

Where they lived and studied

Major Accomplishments

What made their work unique or changed the direction of art?

What style of art did they produce?

Grading Criteria:
Research of 3 topics: 15 points (thorough, accurate information)
Oral Presentation: 10 points
Visual assignment: A work of art created by the students that is in the “style” of the artist chosen. Do NOT copy the artists work, the pieces must be original.


!For classrooms with less computers per students:
Students can be broken up into groups, and take turns doing research, while those not using computers can use reference books or work on other art assignments.
!For classes with only one computer available:
Teachers can use resource books or print out topic information for students about the artist being researched in class and leave website link information for students to use if they have internet access outside of class if further research is wanted by the students.


(This is an assignment that does not require all use of technology, but is very helpful as resource books hold only so much information.)