The lesson I chose to reference for this project was one
that I had used for the Inclusion module, CURR 310. The lesson is based on the
work of the American painter Wayne Thiebaud. Objects of culture in particular
sweet tasting foods heavily influenced the subject matter for his work. The
painting techniques and use of color are what makes Thiebauds work stand out.
For my lesson the students will create their own cake paintings using the
elements and principles of design in a manner that also reflects Thiebauds
work.
To begin the lesson I will educate my students on the works
and style of Wayne Thiebaud. To assist me in this I will lecture to my students
on Wayne Thiebaud’s style of work as a painter as well as provide them with
examples of his work. I will do this through use of the computer by creating a
power point containing slides of his work. While going through Thiebaud’s work I will point out
different elements of design and ask the class to identify them as well. After
pointing out the specific elements I will have the students come up to the
board to write it along with a description that we come up with for what it
means. We will then discuss how the effects of using these different elements
help convey a message or a feeling from the viewer. (NJCCS 1.1.5.D.1/ NETS-S 2)
In order to stimulate and excite my students to create an
interesting looking cake I will have them create their own cakes by exploring
how to design a cake on a photoshop type program. They will be able to use a
tablet to outline images of cakes in order to understand how to create the
basic shapes and proportions. They can also paint over the photos with the
necessary tools. (For younger grades I would use this website instead of
photoshop as a cake making activity Click here for the activity.)
Next I will ask students to take out their sketchbooks and practice drawing
their cakes with pencil. They will be able to use the computer to search for
images of cakes so that they can see the kinds of colors and textures cakes
have. (NJCCS 1.3.2.D.1/ NETS-S 1, 3) I will communicate to them what my
expectations are for the project by listing them on the board so that they can
always reference what the task at hand is.
The next step in the sequence would be for them to begin
creating their original painted work of art inspired by Wayne Thiebald. I will
demonstrate to the students how to create a frothy consistency with their paint
in order to achieve an icing like texture. I will also demonstrate to them how
to create different values with their paint by adding white and black. While
doing this I will have a video camera on my hands while the image is projected
on to the screen. This will make sure that everyone has the ability to see what
is happening closely so that they know what is being asked of them. (NJCCS 1.3.2.D.5, NJCCS 1.3.2.D.1)
When the students have completed their paintings we will
hang them up to display for a critique. Students will point out where the
elements of design were achieved, or where the student could have added an
element of design. They will also
explain to one another how they achieved it and what the process was like for
them. At the end I will ask students more open questions like what is the
significance of cake in the art works? Why would Thiebald choose to paint cake
and sweets as his subject matter? (NJCCS 1.1.5.D.1, 1.4.5.A.3) I will then play
an interview from a youtube clip of the artist talking about his work. Click here for Video
The last part of this lesson will include a recapping of the
material covered followed by a short vocab quiz. The quiz will contain
questions such as what are the 7 elements of art and their descriptions as well
as questions like what inspired Wayne Thiebalds work? And What Techniques did
Thiebald use in his works? I will also provide one of Thiebalds works on the
projection screen and ask students to list which elements are apparent in the
work and where they were used. (NJCCS 1.3.P.D.3, NET-S 4) I would hope with
this continuing repetition of talk of the elements throughout the project the
students are able to grasp the concepts and successfully utilize them in their future
work.
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