Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
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Lesson 1 | 45 minutes | Pictures of Jeff Koons' artwork, Balloon Dog | - Show pictures of Jeff Koons' artwork, including Balloon Dog. Discuss his style and the use of everyday objects in his art. - Ask students what they notice about Balloon Dog and what it represents to them. |
- Have students create a sketch of Balloon Dog, focusing on its form and shape. - Encourage them to think about the materials and techniques Koons might have used to create it. |
- Share and discuss the sketches as a class. - Ask students what they learned about Jeff Koons and Balloon Dog. |
- Observe student participation and engagement during the discussion. - Assess the quality of the sketches and the understanding of Koons' style. |
Lesson 2 | 60 minutes | Balloons, paint, brushes, paper, newspaper | - Recap the previous lesson on Jeff Koons and Balloon Dog. - Introduce the concept of working with balloons as a medium, inspired by Koons. - Show examples of balloon art. |
- Provide balloons, paint, brushes, and paper for students to create their own balloon art inspired by Balloon Dog. - Encourage them to experiment with colors and patterns. |
- Have a mini-exhibition where students display their balloon art. - Discuss the different approaches and interpretations of Balloon Dog. |
- Observe student creativity and exploration with the balloon medium. - Assess the effort and originality of their balloon art. |
Lesson 3 | 45 minutes | Images of original artwork inspired by Balloon Dog | - Show images of original artwork inspired by Balloon Dog. - Discuss what elements make these artworks inspired by Balloon Dog. |
- Provide art materials and ask students to create their own original artwork inspired by Balloon Dog. - Encourage them to think about the form, color, and materials they want to use. |
- Have students present their artwork and explain how it was inspired by Balloon Dog. - Discuss the different interpretations and creative choices made. |
- Observe student understanding and application of inspiration from Balloon Dog. - Assess the creativity and effort put into their original artwork. |
Lesson 4 | 60 minutes | Canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, newspaper | - Discuss the concept of painting and its history. - Introduce the idea of creating a painting inspired by Balloon Dog. |
- Provide canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and newspaper for students to create their own painting inspired by Balloon Dog. - Encourage them to think about the colors and shapes used by Koons. |
- Create an art gallery in the classroom to showcase the paintings. - Allow students to discuss and appreciate each other's work. |
- Observe student creativity and technique in their paintings. - Assess the use of colors and shapes inspired by Balloon Dog. |
Lesson 5 | 30 minutes | Digital camera, projector or computer with image editing software | - Discuss different ways to share and present artwork. - Introduce the idea of creating a digital presentation of the students' artwork inspired by Balloon Dog. |
- Allow students to take pictures of their artwork using a digital camera. - Show them how to edit and enhance the images using image editing software. |
- Have a digital presentation where students showcase their artwork. - Discuss the different ways their artwork can be shared digitally. |
- Observe student engagement and understanding of digital presentation. - Assess the quality of the edited images and the students' ability to present their work. |
Lesson 6 | 45 minutes | Blank cards, markers, scissors, glue | - Discuss the concept of art as a gift and the different ways it can be shared. - Introduce the idea of creating art cards inspired by Balloon Dog. |
- Provide blank cards, markers, scissors, and glue for students to create their own art cards inspired by Balloon Dog. - Encourage them to think about the recipient and the message they want to convey. |
- Have students exchange and share their art cards. - Discuss the different designs and messages conveyed. |
- Observe student creativity and thoughtfulness in their art cards. - Assess the effort and originality of their designs. |