The Academy for Technology & the Classics Lesson Plan Instructors name: Cermanski Week of: Monday,

November 4 to November 15 Course/Grade: Creative Comprehensive Unit Name: Light Sculptures

Common Core/ NM Content Standards: NMVA1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 Essential Question(s): Connections (prior learning/prior knowledge):

What is light art? Projection Students are familiar with light art from holiday light mapping? shows, lighting desing, etc. How can I incorporate light (electric and solar) into a sculpture in dynamic ways? How can I make a balanced sculpture? How can I use technology with a light sculpture? Other considerations (modifications, Resources/Materials accommodations, acceleration, etc.): Teacher: Images of the works from artists: Diet Wiegman, http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/03/light-sculptures-by Students who are having trouble diet-wiegman/, Tim Webster and Sue Noble, projection with coming up with his/her own mapping http://freshome.com/2011/11/08/hypnotic-lightidea will get assistance from me show-turns-polygonal-shape-into-moving-sculpture-video/, More advanced students can do a Light tree planters series of pieces http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-make-your-ownholiday-tree Students: Recycled items, hot glue guns Assessment (How will you monitor progress and know students have successfully met outcomes?) Daily: Daily observations of students experimenting with artistic ideas. This Week: Completion of piece Unit: Final piece and participation in critique

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Lesson activities for instructor and students

WEDNESDAY 11/6 Learning TargetTSW learn how various artists have used light in sculpture and will generate ideas for his/her own art piece. TSW know this when he/she has a sketch for a light sculpture. THURSDAY 11/7 Learning Target- TSW learn how to use different types of lights for sculpture. TSW know this when he/she has chosen an appropriate light to use for his/her sculpture. FRIDAY 11/8 Learning Target- TSW learn how to create a balanced sculpture that is balanced in color and form. TSW know this when the sculpture can be flipped on each side and still appears balanced. MONDAY 11/11TSW learn how to carefully construct a sculpture incorporation light. TSW know this when the light is attached carefully. TUESDAY 11/12 Learning Target- TSW learn how to be sure light scupture is unified. TSW know this when his/her piece has differing elements that come together as one. WEDNESDAY 11/13 Learning TargetTSW learn how to add a focal point to his/her light sculpture. TSW know this when his/her piece creates a place to focus either through color, form or visual contrast. THURSDAY 11/14TSW learn to refine his/her piece based on peer feedback. TSW know this when he/she has incorporated feedback from his/her peer into final piece. FRIDAY 11/15 TargetTSW learn how to participate effectively in a critique. He/she will know this when he/she makes several strong constructive comments.

-Show images -Show websites of aboveDiet Wiegman, projection mapping, light planter -Discuss different types of lights (black lights, holiday lights, strobes, solar lights, rope lights, etc.) -Discuss option of working in partners -Start sketching/brainstorming ideas --Focus on what kind of light will be used and practicality of attaching/projecting it on piece

--Focus on achieving balance in color and form today. --Be sure bottom of sculpture can support the rest of the piece.

--Focus on attaching light

-Focus on all elements of you piece being unified

-Focus on being sure there is a focal point to your piece.

Last day to work on pieces.

Critiques!