Shadows of Movement

Author: Dana Twigg  12/19/2001 09:10:00 PM EDT		 TaskStream - Advancing Educational Excellence

VITAL INFORMATION
Subject(s):
Art, Science
 
Topic or Unit of Study:
Effects of light on an object
 
Grade/Level:
10-11
 
Objective:
To teach students about the effects of light on objects in art experiences.
 
Summary:
The students will create plaster sculptures as described in the "Manipulating Man" lesson and explore the effects of light on a 3D object
 
IMPLEMENTATION
Learning Context:
This lesson continues the development of the students understanding of light and shadow as well as the understanding of how light effects the shading of an object
 
Procedure:
Using the plaster sculptures created in "Manipulating Man" (see attached), the students will hold their projects under a light and render the shadows seen on the base as they relate to the sculpture. Direction will be given to choose the "best" shadow that accents the sculpture and uses the space most effectively. The students will then choose a color and create 3 values to show the intensity of the shadow created by the sculpture used.The darkest value is used in the deepest shadow edged by the next lightest and the lightest value is used to complete the background base. The figure may be left white to allow for the appreciation of the plaster construction and contrasting the shadow usage.
 
Sample Student Products:  
 
Collaboration:
Students will work collaboratively & individually. Students will work in groups of 3.
 
Time Allotment:
4 class periods. 40 Min. per class.
 
Author's Comments & Reflections:
I have done this lesson several ways as shown in our schools artworksplus web site. We have painted the figures, made detailed backgrounds, added accessories, made them single and double shadows and the current process seems to work the best.
 
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Instructional Materials:
Links
  1. ArtWorksPlus.net Examples of the finished product are featured in the Art Gallery/Sculpture section of the Sayre High School Web Site
 
Resources:
  • Materials and resources:
    Light Source
    Paint
    pencils
 
STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT
Standards:
PA- Pennsylvania Academic Standards
• Subject : Arts and Humanities
• Area 9.1: Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts
• Grade : Grade 8
 Standard A.: Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
 Standard B.: Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
 Standard H.: Demonstrate and maintain materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance spaces.
 Standard J.: Incorporate specific uses of traditional and contemporary technologies within the design for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.
 
Assessment Plan:
The students will both be evaluated by the art teacher and self-evaluate themselves using the attached form
 
Assessment/Rubrics:
Rubrics
  1. Art Class