Bioluminescent Jellyfish
Essential Understanding:
Artists research to help develop ideas for creation |
Essential Questions:
How can research inspire ideas? How is art and science similar? Vocabulary:
Armature Sculpture Paper mache Analogous Neon |
Art Skills:
Following Directions Observation Problem Solving |
Learning Targets and Success Criteria
- I can use the language of visual art and design to determine artistic intent (1.1.b.)
- use art vocabulary to determine the parts of a sculpture
- use analogous NEON colors when painting jellyfish
- I can demonstrate understanding of how research inspires development of ideas. (2.2.a.)
- write a reflection on how the research inspired your ideas (shape, color, type, etc.)
- I can envision solutions to artmaking problems. (2.2.b.)
- determine the best method for solving a problem
- share ideas with peers on solutions to a problem
- I can demonstrate understanding of how experimentation helps develop making with purpose and intent. (3.1.b.)
- experiment with different ways to manipulate aluminum foil to get into the ideal shape of the medusa
- experiment with the easiest and most efficient way to apply paper-mache
- explain how your experimentation allowed you to find the best way to make your jellyfish
- I can determine whether a a Paper-mache sculpture is finished (3.1.c.)
- Formed an armature
- added glue/paste and paper to the exterior of the armature
- added details to resemble jellyfish
- painted dried sculpture using 2-3 colors
- I can demonstrate how the art room is a community of makers. (3.1.d.)
- work with my table group to share materials
- work with my table group to clean up
- keep myself working efficiently
- I can investigate how visual art and design can make connections to science (4.1.a.)
- research the science behind a species of animal
- make connections to colors in art and nature (science)
- create a work of art that resembles something researched through science
Ideation:
Students will conduct their own research on Jellyfish through some selected links and information share on their Schoology pages. In their group they are then to create their own diagram of the information they felt was important to know about jellyfish. As they are finishing, they are to think about and select what shape of jellyfish they are wanting to create and make a decision on what colors (analogous) they are wanting to use. At the end of their research, they are to reflect on the research process and how it helped them develop their idea of what jellyfish they want to create. |
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Materials and Techniques:
For this project, we will be creating 3D sculptures using aluminum foil as an armature and toilet paper rand a water-glue paste mixture for paper mache. Mrs. Tague will demonstrate how to use the materials to create their sculpture and student will begin with the medusa, making sure to have a minimum of 2 layers to fully cover the armature. After the paper mache has dried (1-2 days), then they will paint their jellyfish using neon colors to create a GLOW effect using a blacklight. |
Reflection:
Students will answer some questions regarding the choices they made during the process of creating their jellyfish. They also will answer a question regarding how they knew their project was complete. |