Lesson Plan Title : Balance In Art

Content: Balance (Symmetrical, Approximate Symmetry, Asymmetrical and Radial), Surrealism, Collage, Value, Shading, Blending, Hatching, Cross-Hatching, Pointillism, Scribbling

Objectives:

1. To describe, identify and demonstrate the four types of balance using collage and/or drawing using the concept of Surrealism.

2. Students will listen to the lecture on balance, answer their journal questions on the subject and use their knowledge of balance to create a collage and/or a drawing using balance.

Resources:

Either 9" x 12" or 12" x 18" drawing paper, magazines, scissors, glue, pencils, erasers

Methods

Introduction:

1. Teacher reviews balance with students via journal questions, a PowerPoint, and various artworks to show the various types of balance.

2. Teacher will hand out worksheet on balance.

3. Students will complete the balance worksheet.

Engagement:

1. Teacher will reinforce the types of balance through a series of visuals.

2. Teacher will discuss the parameters of the three-part assignment.

Students will chose between each type of balance (Symmetrical or Approximate Symmetry, Asymmetrical, and Radial) to create three different art projects. One project must be a drawing, another project must be in the form of a collage and the final project must be a combination of both drawing and a collage. Each project must utilize a type of balance and Surrealism (Fantasy/Reality).

Class Practice:

1. Students will create a rough draft/brainstorm for each of the three projects. (Approximately 2 days)

2. Each rough draft/brainstorm must be approved by the teacher before a student can move on.

3. Students will begin their projects on either 9" x 12" paper, or 12" x 18' paper.

Learning Checkup:

Teacher will use daily observations and check ins with each student to guide students in their understanding.

Students will be graded using the Fine Arts Department Art Rubric.

Wrap Up:

Each student will need to write a 150 word artist statement to accompany their work.