Junk Art, is Art that makes use of waste material to create visually appealing images. This Art usually comes with with social commentary on issues surrounding throw away materials and the problems associated with it.
LESSON ONE AND TWO
Overview:Introduction to project, examples of some materials and techniques related to creating junk art. Give multiple examples (abstract/landscape etc.) Group discussion and mind map making on the topic of plastic use in our society.
Entering Knowledge: Students should have basic understanding of line, shape, tone and texture. Any technique or medium offered as a choice must have been taught previously (example: sculpture, painting, drawing units).
Learning outcome:
- Develop awareness to issues surrounding plastic use in today’s society by watching the power point and responding by creating a mind map about the issues related the of plastic use (environmental, social, personal). (P/R context).
- Establish an understanding of how artists utilize plastic (junk) to create art, through the artists show in the power point and discussion (P/R Elements and Principles of Design).
- Identify three artists/artworks that caught their attention based on personal connection of visual appeal and explain why (on bottom of mind map).
Assessment Strategies
Mind maps started in journal showing an understanding of:
- Issues related to use of plastics (P/R context)
- Three-artists/ artworks from power point, based on EP, Context.
Exit Slip: teacher must see mind map and list of three chosen artist/artworks
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LESSON THREE
Overview: class field trip to the beach (or area with lots of plastic) to clean and collect junk.
Entering Knowledge: Students should be aware of ecological, environmental and social implication of plastic in today’s society. Students should have basic understanding of line, shape, tone and texture from previous units.
Learning outcome:
- Collect a variety of “junk”/ garbage items from the representing texture, shapes, size and color (P/R materials, technologies and process).
- Respect for the environment. (P/R Context).
*Note: Teacher will monitor suitability of objects collected with respect to natural environment, safety (and smell:).
Assessment:
Shown teacher collected objects have a variety of shapes sizes and color as well as respect to the environment. Safely store items back in classroom.
Exit slip: each student’s materials must be properly stored back in classroom and seen by teacher.
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LESSON FOUR
Overview:Review of mind maps and further development of ideas. Begin placing out materials found to develop ideas and start preliminary sketches for collage. Explore minimum of three ideas. What social message do you want to portray?
Entering Knowledge: composition, balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical) focal point/area of emphasis.
Learning outcome:
- Choose a social message they wish to portray (P/R Context).
- Experiment with found junk to form ideas (C/C Materials/Tools/Processes).
- Choose a medium for expressing message (P/R Context).
- Develop three sketches for final product (what I want to see) (C/C Elements and principles of design).
Assessment:
- Students must choose the medium for expressing that message (sculpture, drawing of objects, painting etc.) that incorporates imagery developed through mind mapping and collection of junk.
- Three sketches showing three different ideas
Exit slip: Show teacher development of three ideas/sketches.
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LESSON FIVE AND SIX
OVERVIEW: Development of final idea. Time allowed to construct and finish project.
Entering Knowledge: composition, balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical) focal point/area of emphasis.
Learning outcome:
- Develop found junk into forms (C/C Materials/Tools/Processes).
- Choose a medium for expressing message (P/R Context).
Assessment:
- Students have chosen the medium for expressing message (sculpture, drawing of objects, painting etc.) that incorporates imagery developed through mind mapping and collection of junk.
- Time management. Art demonstrates a minimum of three hours of effort.
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Power point presentation onjunk art
