Google Presentation Directions
Students will create a 9-10 slide presentation using the presentation program in Google Docs or Microsoft Power-Point.
- You must use the organizer (included in the assignment sheet -- download below) to gather information BEFORE you begin the work online.
Slide 1-Title Page
Introduce the Art Period you will focus on:
- Include a photo of an artwork by one artist that best represents that period.
- List who created the art and the title of the work.
- Also include your name, my name, and the period you have art class.
Slide 2-Style of Art
Discuss the period you choose by bulleting 5 facts that describe and define it and include 2 reasons why you chose this period to research.
Slide 3-5 Key Artists
Research at least 3 artists that you feel best represents the period you’re focusing on.
List at least 5 interesting biographical facts about EACH of the artists.
- Things to include: Brief overview of the artist’s life, including nationality, education, life as an artist, birth and death dates
Slide 6-8 Artist’s Work
Select one key image (an important work of art!) from EACH artist’s body of work.
- Reflect on how the artist uses the 7 Elements of Art (line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space) and Principles of Design (Emphasis, Proportion, Unity, Pattern, Balance, Rhythm, Variety).
- You must discuss ANY of the Elements and Principles found in the artwork - minimum two of each, though it depends on the artwork, some use all!
- Include the title, date it was created, and the medium used.
Slide 9-Works Cited Use library’s organizer and online resources.