Lesson Title: Zombie Makeup (A lesson on texture using Liquid Latex)

Subject: Photo
Content Area: Visual Arts
Time to Complete: 5- 90 minute class periods
Task Description: The student will be introduced to FX makeup artists and images of their work. Day 1: TSW
learn how to use liquid latex. Day 2: TSW learn how to add more materials to liquid latex to create interesting
textures on skin. TSW also begin researching and developing ideas for their final look and photoshoot. Day 3:
TSW finalize their ideas with their group and blending techniques will be taught. Day 4&5: CREATE! The final
assignment is to create a photographic story by creating interesting textures on your skin. A portfolio of at least
5 images will be submitted to their digital portfolios.

Goals
II.

Aesthetic Perception/Creative Expression. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the

elements and principles of design and show an aesthetic awareness of the visual and tactile
qualities in the environment that are found in works of art.

SC State Standards (Grades 9-12)

VAH2-1.3 Communicate ideas through the effective use of a variety of materials, techniques, and processes in works of
visual art.
VAH2-2.1 Recognize, describe, and analyze the elements and principles of design and other compositional structures
and strategies used in the visual arts to communicate ideas.

Instructional Objectives (with correlating assessment)

The student will be able to create textures on skin using liquid latex.

VAH2-1.3 & VAH2-2.1

The student will be able to express a story through photographs of their FX makeup designs.

VAH2-1.3 & VAH2-2.1

Materials, Tools, and Equipment

Liquid latex, fake blood, stipple makeup brushes, black paint, hot glue, toilet paper, cereal and oatmeal,
safety pins, and any other props you see fit to try.
Vocabulary
Elements of Design (line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space)
Principles of Design (balance, rhythm, movement, contrast, emphasis, pattern, unity)

Zombie Makeup/Texture Assignment

Project Info Sheet
Tell a story through a series of photographs using special effects makeup on your model to
create zombie looking textures on the skin.

Assessments:
Participate each day with your group.
Fill out a planning sheet.
Makeup is: blended well, reads correctly, created a new texture on the skin
Photos are: well composed, have a clear emphasis, the subject is the texture on the model, and tells
a story as a full series of 5+ photographs.
Upload your photographs to your Weebly digital portfolio (Title, image, caption, artist statement)

Project:
*Textures with Liquid Latex*

Criteria

Work Habits &

Development

Date
Given:

Due Date:

Advance Strong Proficie

d
nt
Participation/Effort Grade

Name:

Novice

75

70

65

60

25

20
(1-2
days
late)

15
(3-4 days
late)

10
(5 or
more)

Stude
nt

Teache
r

Student shows consistent

concern with quality, depth of
focus and concentration, and
uses time and space efficiently.
Student completes project with
care from beginning to end, is
prepared to work, on time for
class, and cleans up.

Project Finished on time

Student has fulfilled the
assignment requirements by the
due date. Uploaded your photographs to
your Weebly digital portfolio (Title, image,
caption, artist statement)

Total Participation Grade

(to be averaged into class participation)

Artwork Grade
Required Components

25

24-20

19- 15

14- 10

25

24- 20

19- 15

14- 10

Originality, Creativity

25

24-20

19- 15

14-10

Use of Form/Composition

25

24-20

19-15

14-10

Student included all of the

specific requirements outlined
on the project information sheet.
Student completed planning
worksheet, makeup is blended well,
reads correctly, created a new texture on the
skin. Photos are well composed, have a clear
emphasis, the subject is the texture on the
model, and tells a story as a full series of 5+
photographs.

Drawing Technique &

Craftsmanship
Student demonstrates ability to
use liquid latex from reference.
Evidence of superior
craftsmanship is apparent.
Project is neat, clean and
complete. Correct techniques
were used to create textures.
The work reveals a consistent
and imaginative approach.
Student created an interesting
composition. There is a clear
EMPHASIS and focus on telling a
story with the new TEXTURES.

/ 100

Teacher Comments:

Final Artwork
Grade:
/100