Art Appreciation
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) (2011) - Year 3 & 4; Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) (2007) - Level 3; Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework (2007) - Year 3 End; International Baccalaureate (2009) - Level 3
From a combination of these curriculum’s the key standards of Art Appreciation are:
Responding, Reflecting, and Exploring. In relevance to the lessons provided the key assessment areas are: the ability to respond to artwork using the elements and principles of art; presentation of work; the ability to discuss and describe their ideas, feelings and purpose, not only of their own work but others too; and the consideration of context.
Art Appreciation is about students expressing their thoughts and feelings, and having the knowledge and skill to critically critique a piece of art. As a teacher it is up to us to ensure that our students are aware of the elements and principles of art, and practice these along with processes and techniques, in order to recognise them their own and other people’s work. Art Appreciation is a personal reflection, which is influenced by our prior knowledge of the Arts and what we have practiced.
In these lessons students will be using Jeannie Baker’s book “Window” as a focus, and using both the elements and principles of to discuss, reflect, and respond. These lessons are aimed at students grades 3 – 4, and are carefully designed around their skills and knowledge set out by the above curriculums. The Conceptual Framework has also played a large role right throughout each lesson plan as a guide to learning.
Responding, Reflecting, and Exploring. In relevance to the lessons provided the key assessment areas are: the ability to respond to artwork using the elements and principles of art; presentation of work; the ability to discuss and describe their ideas, feelings and purpose, not only of their own work but others too; and the consideration of context.
Art Appreciation is about students expressing their thoughts and feelings, and having the knowledge and skill to critically critique a piece of art. As a teacher it is up to us to ensure that our students are aware of the elements and principles of art, and practice these along with processes and techniques, in order to recognise them their own and other people’s work. Art Appreciation is a personal reflection, which is influenced by our prior knowledge of the Arts and what we have practiced.
In these lessons students will be using Jeannie Baker’s book “Window” as a focus, and using both the elements and principles of to discuss, reflect, and respond. These lessons are aimed at students grades 3 – 4, and are carefully designed around their skills and knowledge set out by the above curriculums. The Conceptual Framework has also played a large role right throughout each lesson plan as a guide to learning.
Lesson 1/Week 1
Introduction to Jeannie Baker & Collage
Opportunities for Cross-curricula
Learning Outcome:
Students will recognise the art of collage, Jeannie Bakers illustrations, and will have furthered their knowledge of the elements of art.
Indicators:
· Who is Jeannie Baker and what is her medium?
· What message is she conveying in “Window”
· Recognition of 3 elements of art: colour, texture, and space
Background of Learning:
· iArtist – Biography
· Jeannie Baker’s website
http://www.jeanniebaker.com/index.htm
· Text: “Window”, by Jeannie Baker
Learning Resources:
· Text: “Window”
· iArtist – Biography
· Worksheet (attached)
· Visual Arts Sketchbook
Lesson Content:
(50 minutes total)
Introduction
Completed individually, students are required to appreciate Jeannie Baker’s illustrations and collages, using the text “Window” as their focus. After reading through the text with them, they will be required to reflect and appreciate both the text and collage illustrations; they will study the materials used and recognise the elements of art in Jeannie Bakers collages.
Development
(45 minutes)
Share “Window” with the students, go through page by page and discuss what the illustrations are about.
· Can you describe what is happening in this illustration?
· What is happening on both sides of the window?
Who is Jeannie Baker?
· What is her medium?
· What message is Jeannie Baker trying to convey?
From what we have seen, what is collage?
· What materials have been used in this collage?
o Natural and Synthetic
o What is the difference between natural & synthetic?
o List 5 materials that have been used
What are the elements of art?
· Which elements have been used in Jeannie Baker’s illustrations?
o Colour
o Texture
o Space
· How and where have they been used?
How does this artwork make you feel?
· Does it remind you of anything in your life?
What do these illustrations represent?
· Environment, sustainability, place
· What does these illustrations tell you about Australian life?
Consolidation and Practice
Students will complete the worksheet provided
· Understand what collage is
· The difference between natural and synthetic materials
· Students will have an understanding of the 3 elements of art in Jeannie Baker has used in her illustrations
· Understanding of the message being conveyed in “Window”
Closure
(5 minutes)
In small groups students will discuss and reflect on:
· Who is Jeannie Baker?
· Her Illustrations
· What is collage
· The elements of art
Downloadable PDF available here
- literacy
- sustainability
- environment
Learning Outcome:
Students will recognise the art of collage, Jeannie Bakers illustrations, and will have furthered their knowledge of the elements of art.
Indicators:
· Who is Jeannie Baker and what is her medium?
· What message is she conveying in “Window”
· Recognition of 3 elements of art: colour, texture, and space
Background of Learning:
· iArtist – Biography
· Jeannie Baker’s website
http://www.jeanniebaker.com/index.htm
· Text: “Window”, by Jeannie Baker
Learning Resources:
· Text: “Window”
· iArtist – Biography
· Worksheet (attached)
· Visual Arts Sketchbook
Lesson Content:
(50 minutes total)
Introduction
Completed individually, students are required to appreciate Jeannie Baker’s illustrations and collages, using the text “Window” as their focus. After reading through the text with them, they will be required to reflect and appreciate both the text and collage illustrations; they will study the materials used and recognise the elements of art in Jeannie Bakers collages.
Development
(45 minutes)
Share “Window” with the students, go through page by page and discuss what the illustrations are about.
· Can you describe what is happening in this illustration?
· What is happening on both sides of the window?
Who is Jeannie Baker?
· What is her medium?
· What message is Jeannie Baker trying to convey?
From what we have seen, what is collage?
· What materials have been used in this collage?
o Natural and Synthetic
o What is the difference between natural & synthetic?
o List 5 materials that have been used
What are the elements of art?
· Which elements have been used in Jeannie Baker’s illustrations?
o Colour
o Texture
o Space
· How and where have they been used?
How does this artwork make you feel?
· Does it remind you of anything in your life?
What do these illustrations represent?
· Environment, sustainability, place
· What does these illustrations tell you about Australian life?
Consolidation and Practice
Students will complete the worksheet provided
· Understand what collage is
· The difference between natural and synthetic materials
· Students will have an understanding of the 3 elements of art in Jeannie Baker has used in her illustrations
· Understanding of the message being conveyed in “Window”
Closure
(5 minutes)
In small groups students will discuss and reflect on:
· Who is Jeannie Baker?
· Her Illustrations
· What is collage
· The elements of art
Downloadable PDF available here
Lesson 4/Week 4
Exhibition & Appreciation
Opportunities for Cross-curricula
Learning Outcome:
Students will have gained the knowledge and skills to appreciate their own and other students artwork.
Indicators:
· Reflection of their own collages and others
· The ability to identify where the elements of art have been used
· Making an appropriate comment
Background of Learning:
· Art Appreciation: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Jeannie Baker and Collage
· Art Practice: Lesson 2 – Collage Materials and the Elements of Art
· Art Practice: Lesson 3 – What do you see outside your bedroom window?
Learning Materials:
· Pen/pencil
· Visual Art sketchbook
· Completed Collages
Lesson Content:
(50 minutes total)
Introduction
Ensure student’s collages are displayed around the classroom, and discuss with them how to appreciate artwork. Once students have a clear understanding about art appreciation, allow them to appreciate and reflect on each others collages. This should be done individually.
Development
(40 minutes)
Discuss and brainstorm with students what their idea of art appreciation is?
Develop key questions to appreciate.:
· Think back to the questions used to appreciate Jeannie Baker’s collages in “Window”
o Is this collage? Why?
o What materials have been used? Natural/Synthetic?
o Have the elements of art been used? How?
o Can you describe the view?
o How is it different from what you see outside your bedroom window?
o Who is the intended audience?
o How has Jeannie Baker and “Window” influenced this collage?
o Is this a representation of your own world or the physical world?
o How does it make you feel?
Consolidation and Practice
· Students will have successfully appreciated their own and others collages using the questions as a guide.
· Students can identify where the use of elements of art have been applied
Closure
(10 minutes)
· As a class discuss the collages and the individual reflections made about the artwork.
· As a class go back to the beginning and discuss what has been learnt about:
o Jeannie Baker
o Illustrations
o Collages
o Elements of art
o Differences between natural and synthetic materials
· Messages created through Jeannie Baker’s collages, and their own
Downloadable PDF available here
- literacy
- sustainability
- environment
Learning Outcome:
Students will have gained the knowledge and skills to appreciate their own and other students artwork.
Indicators:
· Reflection of their own collages and others
· The ability to identify where the elements of art have been used
· Making an appropriate comment
Background of Learning:
· Art Appreciation: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Jeannie Baker and Collage
· Art Practice: Lesson 2 – Collage Materials and the Elements of Art
· Art Practice: Lesson 3 – What do you see outside your bedroom window?
Learning Materials:
· Pen/pencil
· Visual Art sketchbook
· Completed Collages
Lesson Content:
(50 minutes total)
Introduction
Ensure student’s collages are displayed around the classroom, and discuss with them how to appreciate artwork. Once students have a clear understanding about art appreciation, allow them to appreciate and reflect on each others collages. This should be done individually.
Development
(40 minutes)
Discuss and brainstorm with students what their idea of art appreciation is?
Develop key questions to appreciate.:
· Think back to the questions used to appreciate Jeannie Baker’s collages in “Window”
o Is this collage? Why?
o What materials have been used? Natural/Synthetic?
o Have the elements of art been used? How?
o Can you describe the view?
o How is it different from what you see outside your bedroom window?
o Who is the intended audience?
o How has Jeannie Baker and “Window” influenced this collage?
o Is this a representation of your own world or the physical world?
o How does it make you feel?
Consolidation and Practice
· Students will have successfully appreciated their own and others collages using the questions as a guide.
· Students can identify where the use of elements of art have been applied
Closure
(10 minutes)
· As a class discuss the collages and the individual reflections made about the artwork.
· As a class go back to the beginning and discuss what has been learnt about:
o Jeannie Baker
o Illustrations
o Collages
o Elements of art
o Differences between natural and synthetic materials
· Messages created through Jeannie Baker’s collages, and their own
Downloadable PDF available here
References
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). (2011). Shape of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts.
Retrieved from http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/arts.html
International Baccalaureate Organization. (2009). Primary Years Programme: Arts Scope and Sequence. Cardiff Gate Cardiff, Wales: Author.
The State of Queensland (Queensland Studies Authority). (2007). The Arts: Assessable Elements and Descriptors of Quality for A-E.
Retrieved from http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/
Victorian Curriculum and Assessing Authority (VCAA). (2007). Victorian Essential Learning Standards: Discipline-based Learning Strand – The Arts.
Retrieved from http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/arts/downloads.html
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). (2011). Shape of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts.
Retrieved from http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/arts.html
International Baccalaureate Organization. (2009). Primary Years Programme: Arts Scope and Sequence. Cardiff Gate Cardiff, Wales: Author.
The State of Queensland (Queensland Studies Authority). (2007). The Arts: Assessable Elements and Descriptors of Quality for A-E.
Retrieved from http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/
Victorian Curriculum and Assessing Authority (VCAA). (2007). Victorian Essential Learning Standards: Discipline-based Learning Strand – The Arts.
Retrieved from http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/arts/downloads.html