Expressive Portraits Observation with Imagination 6th Grade
Development Rationale
Practice expressing moods and emotions. During this age when experiencing dissatisfaction with art making is common, this exercise helps move away from the “It doesn’t look real” into “How it can feel real”
Students Will Know
Moods can be expressed visually
Be Able To
Use observation as a tool in their drawing
Draw with the intention to express something
Practice expressing moods and emotions. During this age when experiencing dissatisfaction with art making is common, this exercise helps move away from the “It doesn’t look real” into “How it can feel real”
Students Will Know
Moods can be expressed visually
Be Able To
Use observation as a tool in their drawing
Draw with the intention to express something
Questions
What is mood?
How can mood be expressed through color? Or lack thereof?
What does it mean to “Express” something?
What might you want to express about yourself? Your friend? (If you and a partner agree to draw each other)
Vocabulary
Gesture: Use expressive marks to capture what the subject is doing with their face.
Assessment
Did they get what a gesture is?
Can they make expressive marks using the body?
National Standards
1 applying media techniques
3 evaluating ideas in subject matter
5 reflecting merits of work
Supplies
Computer for Prezi and Powerpoint
Drawing Paper
Pastels to practice mark making with
Prezi link - Expressive Portraits http://prezi.com/kgrrlzekfljc/expressive-portriats/
What is mood?
How can mood be expressed through color? Or lack thereof?
What does it mean to “Express” something?
What might you want to express about yourself? Your friend? (If you and a partner agree to draw each other)
Vocabulary
Gesture: Use expressive marks to capture what the subject is doing with their face.
Assessment
Did they get what a gesture is?
Can they make expressive marks using the body?
National Standards
1 applying media techniques
3 evaluating ideas in subject matter
5 reflecting merits of work
Supplies
Computer for Prezi and Powerpoint
Drawing Paper
Pastels to practice mark making with
Prezi link - Expressive Portraits http://prezi.com/kgrrlzekfljc/expressive-portriats/
