painting unit
Topic: Social Justice - Protest Art
Timeline: 2 weeks | 5.5 classes | 16.5 hours Explorations:
Painting Resources final project detailsFinal Product: A painting that explores a Social Justice issue of your choice while implementing painting techniques we have practiced in class, try a NEW technique, or a combo of techniques!
STEP 1 Create a spread (2 pages side by side) in your sketchbook for an investigation of a Social Justice/Protest Art/Social Commentary artist and their artwork. See example to the right -> Possible artists to explore:
STEP 2 Research a social justice issue that you are passionate about. Compile your research on a spread (2 pages) in your sketchbook. STEP 3 Create your own unique painting expressing your reaction to the social justice issue you selected to research. Keep in mind the following: - which composition techniques could you apply to enhance your piece? - what is the best colour palette for your piece? - how did the artist you researched express their opinions effectively? - what message are you trying to convey? - who is your audience? - what kind of imagery or text would compliment the issue you chose to investigate? |
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