Jeff Rodriguez

Topic:


Good artists borrowÉ
Great artists steal.


Grades:10-12

Objectives:

Students will critique and discuss previous assignment of artistÕs web profile

Students will compare and contrast tools and technology that is available today for artists with the tools and technologies of the past.


Students will choose an artist whose style they admire and create a brand new piece of art in that style utilizing modern technology at some point in the process.

 


Core Curriculum Standards:

Standard 1.1 (aesthetics)


A. 3. Determine how historical responses affect the evolution of various artistic styles, trends and movements in art forms from classicism to post-modernism.

 
 Standard 1.2 (creation and performance)
D. 2. Perform various methods and techniques used in the production of works of art.


 


Standard 1.4 (Critique)
 

A. 3. Determine the influence of tradition on arts experience, as an arts creator, performer, and consumer.



Supplies
Online access
sketchbooks
art supplies

Anticipatory Set/Introduction:

Start with discussion on how the artists of the past might use current technology to achieve their artistic goals. Think about what the artists were trying to achieve and what direction they were headed in.

 

Procedure:

Bring discussion back to the topic of influence. How young artists often copy the artist they admire. Show examples of art that has been influenced by other art. Also stress the importance of bringing a bit of yourself into the work to add to it.

Talk about the role of technology on the creation of art these days. Talk about the advantages of technology as well as the advantages of not having technology. (less distraction-more free time) Go over online resources like tutorials for image software and other technologies like digital cameras, etc.


Final Project:

The assignment is to create a piece of art in the style of one of the famous artists from the web page assignment. The twist is that you have to use some sort of modern digital technology in the production of the work. It doesnÕt have to be evident in the final product but students will talk about their work and the production and how they used the technology.



Assessment:
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