Torn Paper / Paper Tearing

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, 80% ofthe students are expected to:
a. Show value with torn paper work with color plan
b.Art Appreciation - Pop Art - Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein - Fauves (Matisse and others)
c.Students will discuss career of fashion photography. Look at media of advertising

Materials:

One photocopied face per student (or Digital photographs of students). Various scraps of colored paper,
(foil, Construction Paper , Tissue paper etc.) Glitter - Glue Sticks or White Glue, or even Mod Podge
Paint, Brushes for application of glue.

Vocabulary:
Portrait Collage, Value, Shape, Space (positive/negative), Color, Emphasis, Contrast, Unity

Instruction/Motivational Strategies:

1. The students will be shown colorful and unique portraits of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee,
Vincent Van Gogh, and Henri Matisse. (Especially Portrait of Mme Matisse With Green Stripe by Henri
Matisse )

2. Demonstrate process.
Instructional Preparations/ Suggestions/ Safety
Prepare photocopies - or digital photographs for each student. The vocabulary terms should be written
on the board and discussed as students are viewing the works by Picasso, Klee, etc. Display portrait
images around the room.

Student Activities/ Procedures:

1. The teacher will lead the students in a discussion about the human face and how it has been
portrayed in art throughout history. We will view works by a variety of artists.

2. We will discuss the use of color by these artists. (This will add to their knowledge about some of the
elements of art). New terms will be added throughout the instruction.

3. Given tools, teacher demonstrations, 1-2 class periods, examples, discussion, and visuals, the students
will create a collage using modern fashion models as inspiration.

4. The students will be instructed to create a collage using the face as a base.

They will use only small (no bigger than your thumb) torn pieces of paper

To cover the face completely

To divide the face into several sections of color.

To leave part of the eyes exposed.

5. Upon completion the students should emphasize the nose and mouth with mediums of their choice.
Finishing touches of glitter can be added around the irises of eyes and lips.

6. If the student wishes they may extend the face design onto another plane by adding extra pieces and
gluing to a bigger sheet of paper.

Note: It will be interesting to note the differences in faces even when students choose the same
photocopied face for a base. This lesson can me made more meaningful by having the students do self
portraits (take digital photographs while working on a previous project - print off black and white as
large as possible on 8 ½ x 11 (21.5 x 28 cm) paper - or larger if large print format printer is available).
Another option might be doing photographs of Heroes. Students could combine collage words of
character traits their heroes possess.

Mark Alan Anderson did portraits using digital photographs. they printed them off using "photocopy"
filter. Portraits were used for handmade book covers (image to come).

Evaluation:

1. Did students fill the space? Is there contrast between positive and negative space?
2. Did students show a range of values in creating their portraits? Did they show originality in
embellishing portraits?

Lesson Rubric

Possible Your Teacher's

Criteria
Points Score Score
Craftsmanship 0-4
Creativity 0–4
Effort & Participation 0-4

Directions listed by project or unit

1. Did you cover the face completely? (No white spaces) 0–4
2. Did you use thumbnail sized paper or smaller? 0–4
3. Did you leave the eyes uncovered? 0–4
4. Did you add details to your image? 0–4
5. Did you divide the space into several sections of color? 0–4

Total 0 - 32 max
Name: Teacher:
Project: Collage Face Grade: 6

Ratings: 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Fair 1 Poor

Comments:
MATERIALS NEEDED TOMAKE THE TORN PAPAER COLLAGE