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AECE 704 - Workshop Planning Template

Title : Found Objects in Art Grade/ Age Level: Grade 4 to 6 Location of Program:

Prepared by: Leah Sanchez Duration: Nelson Mandela Public School

Overview/ Objective: Using found objects and reclaimed materials, students will create an assemblage which will represent themselves. The individual works can be put together to produce a larger artwork representing the whole class Competencies & Goals: Students will explore the concept of using found objects in art and understand that art can be made from a variety of materials and techniques

45 min

Teaching Method: Combination of teacher/student-led . Mix of discussions, brainstorming, student exploration of material Art Form: Assemblage Source Material: Notes:

Warm Up/ Intro ( 5 minutes) This is not a____________, it's a ____________. An object is passed around a circle and each Materials: 2 to 3 found (Challenging/Inspiring): student fills in the blanks and acts out what the object could be. The class can be divided into objects. Note: Objects smaller circles/groups of about 8 people. should not be too specific Activity 1 ( 5 minutes) (Imagining/Generating):

Brainstorming: 1. What do you think this activity was about? 2. Do you think found objects can be used in art? 3. Why do you think artists would use found objects in art?

Materials: Whiteboard or big paper to write on, markers

Activity 2 ( 5 minutes) (Planning/Focusing):

Discussion: How are found objects used in art? Show examples ( photos) sculpture, collage, assemblage. * Ontario Curriculum link : Discuss principles of design . Depending on final grade level : Gr. 4 Focal Point/Emphasis, Gr. 5 Proportion/Scale , Gr.6 Balance

Materials: Visual examples of found objects art. One actual sample

Activity 3 ( 5 minutes) (Exploring/Experimenting):

Discussion: Introduce the activity. Explain that they will create a quick assemblage representing themselves. Explain that the finished works will be part of a bigger artwork with the whole class. Lead the students in listing some ways they can represent who they are . What makes you,you? Have students select materials to use from the box and encouraging them to choose materials that they connect to. Explain that they will be using a base box to build it on. Let students sketch out their idea or concept. * Ontario Curriculum link : Discuss principles of design . Depending on final grade level : Gr. 4 Focal Point/Emphasis, Gr. 5 Students start from backBalance to front, building up "layers" . Go around and start conversations Proportion/Scale , Gr.6 about the choices they are making, encourage them to explain their process . Let students know when they have 5 minutes left to finish.

Materials: Found objects and reclaimed materials

Activity 4 ( 15 minutes) (Preliminary Work):

Materials: Found objects and reclaimed materials. Scissors, glue, masking tape

Activity 4 ( 15 minutes) (Preliminary Work):

Students start from back to front, building up "layers" . Go around and start conversations about the choices they are making, encourage them to explain their process . Let students AECE 704 - Workshop Planning Template know when they have 5 minutes left to finish.

Materials: Found objects and reclaimed materials. Scissors, glue, masking tape

Activity 5 ( 5 minutes) (Revising/Refining):

Invite students to review their work, make any last minute adjustments or additions. Ask students if they are ready to share their work as part of bigger piece. Have them put their work with their classmate's works.

Materials: Found objects and reclaimed materials. Scissors, glue, masking tape

Activity 6 ( 5 minutes) (Reflecting/Evaluating):

Invite students to evaluate and reflect on the process. What did they like about it? What sort Materials: of challenges did they have? Would they do it again?