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Visual Studies Lesson Plan

Name:  Eric Parr                                                                                 Grade Level: 9-12

Title of Lesson: Alter Ego Self Portrait

National Standards:

3. Content Standard: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas

Achievement Standard, Proficient:

Students
a. reflect on how artworks differ visually, spatially, temporally, and functionally, and describe how

these are related to history and culture
b. apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in their artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life

5. Content Standard: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

Achievement Standard, Proficient:

Students

a. identify intentions of those creating artworks, explore the implications of various purposes, and 
justify their analyses of purposes in particular works

b. describe meanings of artworks by analyzing how specific works are created and how they relate 
to historical and cultural contexts

c. reflect analytically on various interpretations as a means for understanding and evaluating works 
of visual art

Achievement Standard, Advanced:

Students
e. correlate responses to works of visual art with various techniques for communicating meanings, ideas, attitudes, views, and intentions

Texas Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS):

§117.53. Art, Level II.

(b)  Introduction.

(2)  By analyzing artistic styles and historical periods students develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students respond to and analyze artworks, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.

(c)  Knowledge and skills.

                        (2)  Creative expression/performance. The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill. The student is expected to:

            (A)  formulate multiple solutions to expand personal themes that demonstrate intent;

            (D) Create original artwork to communicate, thoughts feelings, ideas, or impressions.

Objectives:

1. Students will begin to understand art as a deeper medium than just creating something good looking. They will begin to use art to express feelings and observations about the world around them.
2. Students will take there ideas and create an artwork in the medium which fits their needs in a way that reflects their alter ego.

Introduction:

• Introduce students to the idea of art as a way to express feeling or thought.  
• Show a variety of artwork that depicts alter egos or the personalities of artists who created the work.
• Have students create a foundation to begin the work, whether in a sketchbook form or a verbal one. However, a tangible model will be highly advised.
  
  

Vocabulary

- Self Portrait- A self-portrait is a representation of an artist, drawn, painted, photographed, or sculpted by the artist.

- Alter Ego- A second self, separate from a persons original self.

- Metaphor  is a figure of speech that describes a subject by asserting that it is, on some point of comparison, the same as another otherwise unrelated object.

-Symbolism – The use of symbols to represent ideas or thoughts.

Historic Artists Used: Frita Kahlo, Marcell Duchamp, Max Ernst, Andy Warhol 

Historical Art Used: Various examples of self-portraits and how sometimes they don’t necessarily represent the true state of the artist. Also works where artists depicted a world different from reality. Surrealist for example.

Contemporary Artists Used: Tobias Bernstrup, Paul Wolski, Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, Robert Grober

Websites:

http://www.sfmoma.org/artthink/lessonactivity.asp?lessonid=39&menu=a&lessoncategoryid=1

           

http://ego-alterego.com/

http://flavorwire.com/272094/famous-artists-greatest-alter-egos/

Materials Used:
            - Any materials within the art-room.

A choice on medium will be given so students will be allowed to pick from what suits their needs best. However, the artwork will be in a 2-d form

Technology Used:

            A PowerPoint to introduce the idea of an alter ego and show historical and contemporary artwork

Timeline for Lesson: 5- 50 minute class periods

Activity/Procedure:

1. Before starting the lesson students will be asked a few questions that will give them a starting point for their alter ego piece.

• Who do you envision yourself being in 5 years from now.
• If you could shape your future in every way possible what would you be like when you are 20
• If you could create yourself in entirety what would you do with your life.

2. After answering the questions, students can now brainstorm how they can represent their answers visually. Also they will decide what they want to accomplish with their work. Have students create a preliminary idea their design. This will include medium choice.

 3. Next students will create a timeline and figure out how to create their artwork. 

4. Students will now start on their artworks. As they work small critiques will take place at the beginning of every class to help students continually evolve their pieces.

5. After creating their work students will decide how they want to show it. Would they like to put it up in the hallway, present to the class, or keep it to themselves. These are several options however students will be allowed to decide how their work will be displayed.

Assessments (objective or subjective):

1. Has the student accomplished the goal they set out to accomplish?

2. Have the students critique their own art work. What do they see in their classmates work. Is their peers work successful in accomplishing what the artist set out to do.

For the Teacher

3.     Did the students seem invested in their project. Why or why not. How can I as a teacher involve the students who did not seem interested.

4.     Was I as a teacher invested in my students learning process. Did I go the extra mile the entire time. Why or why not.

Budget for Alter Ego

150 students

Grade: 9-12

Item	Cost	Quantity	Total
Watercolor paper	$8.70	6	$52.00
Colored pencils	$58.25	1	$58.25
Watercolor Paint 12 sets	$52.50	1	$52.50
Paint brushes	$20.95	1	$20.95
Speedball Super Black India Ink Pint	$7.80/Bottle	6	$46.80
Ink pens class set	$55.00	1	$55.00
Paper Towels	$2.70/Roll	6	$16.20
Total for Entire Lesson			$ 301.50

So the story on Math SAT's and Racial profiling. I think that sometimes when we teach people that they can change the world we only teach them the standard basics like arts literature and such are suitable tables for seeking change in the world. However, this lesson emphasized the idea that any medium can be a way to seek change. It is truly powerful when students realize that whatever job field or profession they are in can be a powerful platform for change. It was comforting to see that students are being taught that they can impact the world even if their not a union leader or such.