Epic Art

Students will practice critically analyzing different pieces of art in order to identify common storytelling elements such as characters, setting, and plot. Students will use these observations to determine the story they see in the artwork, leading to the creation of their own art story with different types of art materials.

 

Student Challenge:

Explore art from multiple artists to identify the story the artist is telling through the characters, setting, and plot. Engage in group discussions to hear the perspectives of others and reflect on how art is a powerful storytelling tool. Use different art materials to create a personal art story.

 

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will analyze different artwork to practice making a claim about the characters, setting, and plot presented in the art.
• Students will use various art mediums to develop their own art story.

 

English Language Art + Visual Art Connections:

Common Core ELA Practice: Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.

Illinois Visual Arts: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. / Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

 

Materials:

DCM Educators will bring out large art prints, featuring pieces from a variety of diverse artists. Additionally, each student will have access to various art  materials to create their own art story.