Name: Catherine Brandom

I.D. - 022753934

Date: 11-05-15

Lesson - The Color Wheel/Painting with tempera

Introduction:
The class is given a lecture on the color wheel, how
to read it, the different color relationships, proper vocabulary, and color
mixing. The lecture runs about 30-40 minutes and students are given a
quiz on the information the very next class meeting.
California Standards:
Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards, 9-12th grade proficient.
1.1 Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and
write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art,
including their own.
2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the
elements of art and the principles of design.
2.5 Create an expressive composition, focusing on dominance and
subordination.
4.5 Employ the conversations of art criticism in writing and speaking
about works of art.
Materials: Worksheet, quiz, pencil, watercolor paper, paint brushes,
water container, mixing place, pallet, tempera paint in the primary
colors, black, and white, paper towels, and access to a computer for
research, or a binder full of images.
Instructions: Students hear the lecture, have a quiz on the information.
A color wheel is easily seen in the classroom at all times. Students then
paint a value scale and gradation of two complimentary colors- this
prepares them to paint a Natures Color Wheel which combines the
color wheel and a plant image. The next project is a Pop Art Portrait,
a painting in the style of Andy Warhol, split into quadrants, using the
same image in each one, but with the four different color schemes:
monochromatic, primary triadic, secondary triadic, and analogous.
Differentiation: Students are provided information via lecture, one on
one, through a worksheet, images, and examples. Students with IEPs,
those who are falling behind, are encouraged to come and work on
their projects while receiving more direct instruction at lunch (5 days a
week) or after school: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Assessment: Students will be assessed through their quiz and multiple
projects.

Guided Practice: The value scale acts as a guided practice for their
paint mixing techniques. They receive a demonstration of how to
complete the assignment, the value scale is usually easy to complete
in one class session, and I am constantly circling to offer any help I
can.
Closure: Their Pop Art Portraits are considered the final element of
this lesson, but this unit leads into the collage lesson, then a refresher
on painting techniques, then finally culminating in a self
portrait/plaster mask/high relief painting which includes collage.
Reflection: Students are retaining information about the color wheel a
bit better than the previous units. Areas that need re-teaching have yet
to arise. We are day two into this unit and most of the class is still
finishing up their Final Illuminated Portfolios.