This lesson is for : Grade 5:
Summary
Students learned about the artist, Pablo Picasso, and the importance of his work
in relationship to 2-D & 3-D models. In todays increasing 3-D technology, students received
an opportunity to incorporate Picasso’s Cubist Style to create their own
masterpiece. Using new technology web tools such as comemories, which is an online gallery
for collecting images and sharing them, and computer applications such as the snip tool, which
is used to capture an image from the computers, students saved their digital
Picasso Head they create using another online tool designed to create Picasso Heads.
The online Picasso heads served as the beginning student research by allowing students
to create their 2-D blue print before creating 3-D clay design. Students used the
slab method and hand-building techniques such as coil, drape, score, and slip to create their
clay Picasso face. After the 3D models were dried and bisque-fired, students used oil
pastels and wash of black India ink.
In conclusion of creating both 2D and 3D models, students informally assessed their original
art using a self reflection writing assignment. Students also received an opportunity
to assess other works of art giving the creator some reflection on their creations in order
to build upon their skills for their next project. Student art were posted online through the use
of Animoto slideshow creator and blog so that students, teachers, parents, and community may visit an online
Picasso exhibit. Google was used to create a site to host this art exhibit and the site shared with
a well known national art museum.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students used original Picasso works of art to construct questions to guide their research on Pablo Picasso. The teacher provided a variety of resources for students to utilize given their limited time together once a week in art class. Students had to search for relevant information to answer their questions about Picasso. The students were tasked with creating their own artwork using the cubist style. Students used Mr. Picasso Head web tool to share what they had learned about Picasso with their classmates. They then had to use information obtained from research and apply it to their design on Picasso Head. They powerfully displayed their images on comemories to demonstrate their understanding of the style of art that Picasso used.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students worked as a class to conduct research. They generated questions and share what they learned on the Padlet wall. Students also used comemories to post images of their completed Picasso Heads and have other students comment/provide feedback on their work. They reflected on the product and process in their self-evaluation write up.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students generated and responded to their questions about Picasso using Padlet. They justified their decision making in their comments on the comemories site. They used Picasso Head to think critically and plan out the design for their clay projects. They had to use information obtained from research and apply it to their design. They reflected on the product and process through a self-reflection write up in their sketch books.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students researched Picasso to gain an understanding of the cubist style of art work. They analyzed the trends in Picasso’s work to create a new artwork of their own. They took risk in their design of the Picasso Head, obtained feedback from their peers through Comemories, and produced a tangible product based on their own original design. They reflected on the product and process in their self-reflection write up. Students were able to display their work throughout the school as well as display their one of a kind Picasso head on the online Picasso Exhibit. The online Exhibit was shared with a nationally known museum in hopes they will share it with others.
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