Lesson on Creating an Art Work  on the Project

PROJECT ARTS

Spring, 2000

Work Sheet

by Ms.B. Wu.

YOUR CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD

OBJECTIVE: You are to create a piece of art work that represents the changes in your neighborhood over the generations.

BRAINSTORMING

How has the neighborhood changed?

A.  Physical

B.  Economical

C.  Cultural transitions( What was the predominant culture in the past? What is it now?)

D.  Work Ethic ( people's attitude towards work in general, or specific trade or job; types of business that play a more important role in your neighborhood; More younger people join the work force, more women work instead of staying at home? what are some of the popular jobs among female or male population in your neighborhood? Are there more or fewer people live on public warfare compared to the past? More teenagers attend college? etc.)

E.  Conceptual Changes ( people's morality or views on issues such as divorce, single-parent, homosexuality, other ethnic groups, technology, housing issues, religion etc.)

What kinds of symbolism could you use to show some of the above?

PROJECT

1.  Preliminary sketch

2.  Completed piece (11"x 14")-Your project may include collage as well as drawing and painting. 

Part II

Building a Collage

Collage /New York's Changing Neighborhoods

Aim: Students will develop an understanding of art as a creative form of expression- a/c.  aza, azb

Art speaks to us: Communication

Procedures:

Collage should include"

• symbolism/Metaphor
• Color
• Design
• Texture
• Repetition

Materials( Collect all pieces)

• Newspaper
• Magazines
• Photos (original/Xeroxes)
• Pieces of writing
• Original art work

Personal

• objectives
• Cultural content
• Historic references

Layout Procedures (in pencil)

Layout all pieces before you begin gluing (rubber cement)

Completed Piece 8 1/2 x 11

Build from the bottom up