Frank Bush

Art History

Freshman Art History

(Class meets Tuesday and Thursday)

History of Self -Portrait

Objectives: Throughout the eight-week quarter students will learn about portrait art and the history of self-portrait.  The students complete these objectives with following schedule- 

1. Complete pre-instructional self portrait
• This will be completed in first two class sessions.
2. Observe and study various portrait Artists within a historical context.
• This segment will include power point slide presentations with lecture, reading assignments and gallery visit.  Students will write one page reflection on gallery visit.  There will be a 25-question objective and short answer exam at the conclusion of this three-week segment.
3. Research and compose written and power point presentation based on portrait artist.
• Students will meet in IMC (Information Media Center) for research and inquiry guidelines for three-week segment culminating with presentations to class. 
4. Participate in portrait instruction and complete second self-portrait.
• Final week of course will involve drawing instruction and completion of final self-portrait.

Materials:

• Art History
  Paperback -
  Marilyn Stokstad, January, 2002 Prentice Hall
  
  
• The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
  Paperback -
  Betty Edwards, September, 1999 J. P. Tarcher
• 18 x 24 drawing Pad 50 sheets
• Ebony drawing pencils
• Kneaded eraser
   

Procedures: Initial class segment will be a meet and greet format where objectives and expectations are presented to students.  Following class will involve pre-instructional drawing for reference to final portrait project.  Students will be exposed to historical art examples relevant to class objectives and discuss styles, techniques and medium used.  A gallery visit to local museum will give students first hand examples of actual works of art. An exam will assess the comprehension of material covered in lectures and observations.  Students will research and construct a power point presentation for classmates.  Students will be instructed in portrait techniques following Betty Edwards text and examples prior to completing final self-portrait drawing.

This lesson will plan will give students a brief understanding of the importance of historical research while applying this knowledge to contemporary problem solving.  Students will comprehend the importance of building upon prior experiences for the success of final projects and research.

Frank Bush

Reading

7^th Grade

(Class Meets Monday Friday)

Art and Artists

Objectives: Students will use Art and Artists as a theme to increase knowledge of the arts while advancing their reading and comprehension skills.  Throughout the nine-week course students will research an artist from any of the art disciplines (visual, music and theatrical) every two weeks, reading at least one text resource and writing a one-page reflection about the subject.

Materials: Internet search engines and Library catalogue.

Procedures: Class sessions will begin with brief discussion and instruction on research techniques along with a question and answer time for reflective writing assignments.

This lesson plan will be a student-centered course that will give students  the empowerment to follow personal interests and reading strengths.  The writing assignments will also give students and educators forum for assessment of reading comprehension.