Author:Joe Smith adapted by Robin Buchanan

Date created: 08/20/2012 10:09 PM EDT ; Date modified: 09/04/2013 1:45 PM EDT

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PLANNING
Essential Question How can I take a mixed media approach in combination with
digital media to create an original work of art?
How can I use digital media to enhance my work?
Where do I see the use of digital media in daily life? How is it
used?

Topic or Unit of Study Mixed Media

Grade/Level 5th Grade

Subject(s) Visual Arts Education

CT Approval/ Date
21ST CENTURY SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Standards 5.V.3.1 Evaluate how to manipulate tools safely and appropriately to
reach desired outcomes.
5.V.3.2 Use appropriate media for the creation of original art.
5.CX.2.1 Analyze the relationship between arts and daily life in product
design, print, and digital media.
5.TT.1.3 Use technology tools to present data and information (e.g.,
multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.).

Learning I can use technology as a chosen medium.

Targets/Objectives
I can use technology to add to my work.

I can explain how digital media is used in daily life.

Technology Tools Materials and resources:

iPad Camera
Computer
Paint.Net Software
Smartboard
Projector
Prezi presentation
Printer
Socratic exit slip

Assessment/Rubrics I will formatively assess student learning by implementing the following

 strategies during instruction:

Observation
Individual student conferences
Teacher review of all sketches
An exit slip inquiring about purposes and examples of digital
media using Socratic

I will summatively assess student learning through a constructed

response method of a product after instruction to be graded with the
attached rubric.
IMPLEMENTATION
Introduction to Lesson To introduce the lesson I will lead a discussion beginning with the
definition of mixed media. Once students arrive to the conclusion that
mixed media involves using more than one medium in a single piece of
art we will discuss the role technology can play in the production of mixed
media art making. I will project several examples of real world
applications of traditional mixed media techniques that incorporate digital
media and technology. Students will be encouraged to explore the
relationship between analogue and digital approaches to art making and
how they may enhance one another.

Teacher Input I will give a prezi presentation on the purposes and real life
applications of digital media
I will instruct students to sketch a single product of their choice.
Once students have finalized their sketches, I will review all
sketches.

Guided Practice I will guide students and instruct them on the basic workings and
capabilities of Paint.Net
Once students are finished with their traditional mixed media
piece I will assist them in photographing their work and importing
their image to be edited and altered in Paint.Net
After students have finished adding the digital elements to their
art I will guide them through the printing process so they may
have a tangible copy of their art.

Independent Practice
Students will begin to create their own mixed media piece in an
8 x 10 format based on the sketch of their chosen product while
I circulate the classroom. Media choices are completely up to
the individual student.
Once the students have successfully uploaded the image of their
work and imported it into Paint.Net they will be able to edit the
work independently to finalize their piece.

Differentiated Instruction
Differentiation is built into this lesson. The content is open enough to
accommodate skill levels and abilities of all types. Assessment will rely
heavily on completion and ability to follow the designated process rather
than the quality of the final product giving every student a clear pathway
 towards success rather than favoring those who may be more artistically
inclined. Those who do excel are welcome to and will be encouraged to
work to their skill level. Students who are less interested may opt to take
a more simplistic approach.

Closure Students will be able to present their piece of art to their peers after it is
printed. Work will be hung and students will be given the opportunity to
reflect on their experience. We will end the lesson with a group
discussion regarding the effective aspects of digital media and how those
sentiments are extended to daily life.

Time Allotment One 90 minute class period to introduce the lesson and begin sketching
One 90 minute class period to produce an 8x 10 mixed media piece
One 90 minute class period to introduce Paint.Net, photograph, and
import students work
One 90 minute class to edit in Paint.Net
One 90 minute class to print, present, and discuss student work
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Instructional Materials Pencils, erasers, paper, pastels, acrylic paint, markers, colored pencils,
crayons, chalk, iPad camera, computer, Paint.Net software, smartboard,
projector, prezi presentation, printer, Socratic exit slip

Resources Andy Warhols silk screen prints as an example of popular mixed media
images, Rosie the Riveter wartime poster, Uncle Sam government poster
REFLECTION
Authors comments and N/A
reflection