Cathi Rivera, Glades Middle School crivera@dadeschools.net
Visual Arts Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: Tiki Mask Self portrait
foam, acrylic paint
CBC Lesson Plan
Grade:7& 8
Media: balsa
Materials
Pencils
newsprint
balsa foam
clay knives
acrylic paint
paint brushes
polymer gloss medium
elmer’s glue
Date(s): beginning
Class: Intermediate
Objective: Students will learn how to create an inspired self
portrait
Visual/Resources / Reading/ Technology
Power point on Tiki
Examples of contemporary Tiki
Read scholastic magazines on masks and self portraits ie: Chuck
Close, Andy Warhol, Vic Muniz
Home Learning
Vocabulary
Practice sketching
250 word essay about Tiki myth
Procedures
1. Teacher will review vocabulary. Teacher will talk about Tiki and show power point.
2. Teacher will talk about and demonstrate how to draw a Tiki from all angles. Students will sketch their own Tiki. Teacher will assist as
needed.
3. Teacher will talk about and demo transferring sketch to Tiki. Teacher will demo carving.
4. Students will draw on balsa foam and begin carving Tiki in 3D. Teacher will assist as needed.
5. Teacher will demo painting techniques and talk about color mixing. Students will paint Tiki. Teacher will assist as needed.
6. Students will gloss Tiki and write a 250 word myth about their Tiki. Students will include a cover sheet.
6. Teacher will grade project.
Classroom Management: Students will work in small groups of 4 or 5, sharing tools and paint materials . Table captains will set up each table and
assign clean-up duties at the end of class. VA.A.1.3.2
ESE Strategies: Teacher will present and demonstrate using all styles of learning: visual, verbal, auditory, tactile. Teacher will use small group learning.
Teacher will use individual IEP’s to identify individual student needs.
ESOL Strategies: Teacher will use multisensory activities: visual, auditory, and tactile. Teacher will use topic building. Teacher will simplify text.
Students will work in cooperative learning groups.
Vocabulary
1. Tiki
2. Polynesia
3. Maori
5. Easter Island
6. Moai
7. New Zealand
8. myth
9. balsa foam
10. acrylic paint
11.Primary colors
12. Secondary colors
13. Tints
14. Shades
15. Palette
16. Polymer Gloss medium
17. Emery board
Performance Assessment
X Observation of Final Project using Rubrics
X
X
X
X
A. ideas for projects
B. sketches
C. teacher-generated assignments
Curriculum Based
http://www2.dadeschools.net/students/cbc/visual.asp
Critical Thinking and Reflection # VA.68.C.1.3; VA.68.C.1.2
Innovation Technology, & the Future # VA.68.F.1.1;
VA.68.F.2.4;VA.68.F.3.4
Historical & Global Connections # VA.68.H.1.4; VA.68.H.2.1;
VA.68.H.3.3
Organizational Structure # VA.68.0.1.1; VA.68.0.2.2;VA.68.0.3.1
Skills, Techniques, & Processes # VA.68.S.1.3; VA.68.S.2.3;
VA.68.S.3.1
-assessment by student
Portfolio
A. tracking
B. demonstrates growth
C. compiles a variety of processes, techniques, and media
Base Assessment
X Vocabulary test
X
X
– writing assignments
Cathi Rivera, Glades Middle School crivera@dadeschools.net
Rubrics Assessment
Cultural &
Historical
Aesthetic &
Critical Analysis
Creation &
Communication
Skills &
Techniques
Applications to
Life
The student
demonstrates
knowledge of the
culture and history of
Tiki
The student accurately
identifies and compares
people who have
created successful Tiki.
The student’s artwork is
well designed and
communicates a well
thought out idea
The student
demonstrates excellent
use of carving and
painting
The student discusses
the career and
exhibition opportunities
in sculpture.
The student’s
knowledge of Tiki
history is minimal
The student shows an
emerging knowledge of
students who have
created successful Tiki.
The student’s artwork
shows some attempt at
good design and a well
thought out idea
The student shows an
attempt to demonstrate
use of carving and
painting
The student attempts to
discuss the career and
exhibition opportunities
in sculpture.
The student cannot
demonstrate historical
knowledge of Tiki
The student cannot
identify
students who have
created successful Tiki
The student’s artwork is
not well designed and
does not communicate a
well thought out idea.
It is incomplete.
The student’s artwork
does not demonstrate
the use of carving and
painting
The student makes no
attempt to discuss the
career and exhibition
opportunities in
sculpture
1 point
2 points
3 points
Creative Expression Rubrics
Assessment:
Sketch (3D)
Sketch transfer
Visual Impact
Good Carving
Smooth finishing
Paint application and color mixing
Total Concept
Myth Essay