Lesson Title: Tree Houses (from form to concept)

Subject: 3D
Content Area: Visual Arts
Time to Complete: 10-14- 90 minute class periods, 2 weeks

Task Description: The student will be introduced to treehouse design along with images and videos of other
architects work. Day 1: TSW learn how to sketch out the treehouse designs, choose their groups, assign jobs,
and sign contract. Day 2: TSW learn how to begin building their treehouses and collect materials needed.
TSW begin researching and developing ideas for their final product. Day 3: TSW finalize their ideas with their
group and construction techniques will be taught. Day 3-14: CREATE! The final assignment is to create an
interesting treehouse design using many types of materials. Their design must adhere to the companys policies
on use of materials.
Goals

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 treehouse using different materials.
VAH2-1.3 & VAH2-2.1
The student will be able to express a story behind their treehouse designs.
VAH2-1.3 & VAH2-2.1

Materials, Tools, and Equipment

Wood, foam core, hot glue, dowels, tree limbs, nails, paint, leaves, Spanish moss, string, popsicle sticks,
any other items students would like to add onto their tree houses to make them more interesting.

Vocabulary
Elements of Design (line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space)
Principles of Design (balance, rhythm, movement, contrast, emphasis, pattern, unity)
Project: Date Due Date: Name:
Treehouses Given:

Criteria Advance Strong Proficie Novice Stude Teache

d nt nt r
Participation/Effort Grade
Work Habits & 75 70 65 60
Development
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 25 20 15 10
Student has fulfilled the (1-2 (3-4 days (5 or
assignment requirements by the days late) more)
due date.
late)
Total Participation Grade
(to be averaged into class participation)
/ 100
Artwork Grade
Required Components 25 24-20 19- 15 14- 10
Student included all of the
specific requirements outlined
on the project information sheet.
Student completed planning
worksheet, created their tree
house, group contract and group
reflection sheet.
Drawing Technique & 25 24- 20 19- 15 14- 10
Craftsmanship
Student demonstrates ability to
manipulate everyday materials
in an interesting way. Evidence
of superior craftsmanship is
apparent. Project is neat, clean
and complete.

Originality, Creativity 25 24-20 19- 15 14-10

The work reveals a consistent
and imaginative approach.

Use of Form/Composition 25 24-20 19-15 14-10

Student created an interesting
form from all angles. There is a
clear use of FROM and SPACE
and focus on telling a story with
the good use of SPACE.
Teacher Comments: Final Artwork
Grade:
/100