Onomatopoeia

Objectives:

I can demonstrate an understanding of the Pop Art movement by incorporating its key characteristics, such as bold colors, recognizable imagery from popular culture (e.g., comics, advertisements), and a sense of mass production.

I can integrate onomatopoeic words (words that imitate sounds, like "Boom!" or "Zap!") into the artwork, reflecting how sound can be visually represented.

I can develop skills in typography by experimenting with different fonts, sizes, and colors to emphasize the impact of onomatopoeic words within the composition.

I can apply color theory, using contrasting or complementary colors to make the work visually striking, consistent with the boldness of Pop Art.

I can make connections between art, language, and pop culture by selecting imagery or themes from comics, cartoons, or media that reflect contemporary or popular interests.

Vocabulary:

Bold- In art and design, this refers to strong, confident lines, shapes, or colors that stand out and are attention-grabbing.

Composition- The arrangement of elements (such as shapes, colors, and text) within an artwork. It’s how the artist organizes space and guides the viewer’s eye through the artwork.

Contrast- The difference between elements in a piece of art, such as color, value, or texture, that makes certain elements stand out more than others.

Mass Media- Forms of communication that reach a large audience, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet. Pop Art often uses imagery from mass media to comment on consumer culture.

Onomatopoeia- A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting.

Pop Art- A visual art movement that emerged in the 1950s-1960s, characterized by bold colors, recognizable imagery from mass media and popular culture (such as advertisements, comics, and consumer products), and a focus on everyday objects.

Primary Colors- The three basic colors—red, blue, and yellow—that cannot be made by mixing other colors. These colors are often used in Pop Art for their bright, vibrant qualities.

Typography- The style, arrangement, or appearance of text. In art, it refers to the use of fonts, sizes, spacing, and arrangement of letters to create a visual impact. Example: In Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-inspired works, bold, exaggerated text is often used to emphasize sound and action.

Visual Impact- The effect an artwork has on the viewer at first glance, often created by using bold colors, strong shapes, or eye-catching elements.

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These objectives not only focus on art-making skills but also enhance the student’s understanding of art history, visual storytelling, and language, all within the playful and accessible context of Pop Art.

National and Wisconsin State Art Standards met with this unit:

National Core Arts Standards (NCAS)

Creating

Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of Pop Art by incorporating key characteristics (bold colors, recognizable imagery, mass production).
- NCAS Standard: VA
  .2.7 - Develop criteria to guide making a work of art based on a specific style (Pop Art) or theme.
- Application: Students explore the visual style of Pop Art and apply those principles in their own creations.
Objective: Develop skills in typography to emphasize onomatopoeic words.
- NCAS Standard: VA
  .1.7 - Demonstrate persistence in developing skills and techniques to apply in art-making.
- Application: Students use typography techniques to visually represent sound, experimenting with font, size, and color.
Objective: Apply color theory, using contrasting or complementary colors to create visual impact.
- NCAS Standard: VA
  .1.7 - Apply relevant criteria to refine and complete artistic work.
- Application: Students experiment with color schemes typical in Pop Art, focusing on bold contrasts to enhance visual impact.

Presenting

Objective: Make connections between art, language, and pop culture.
- NCAS Standard: VA
  .1.7 - Analyze and evaluate how context influences presentations of art.
- Application: Students select imagery from popular culture, comics, and advertisements, connecting their work to contemporary mass media.

Responding

Objective: Integrate onomatopoeic words into the artwork.
- NCAS Standard: VA
  .2.7 - Analyze how visual and material choices reflect meaning in artwork.
- Application: Students visually interpret sound through onomatopoeia, analyzing how visual elements communicate sound in Pop Art.

Connecting

Objective: Make connections between art, language, and popular media.
- NCAS Standard: VA
  .1.7 - Make art that reflects societal, cultural, and historical contexts.
- Application: Students relate Pop Art’s themes of mass media and consumerism to contemporary culture and their personal experiences.

Wisconsin State Art Standards (WAS)

Artistic Processes: Create

Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of Pop Art’s bold visual elements.
- WAS Standard: Art.Cr1.a.7 - Use a variety of strategies to generate ideas for artistic work based on Pop Art themes.
- Application: Students explore bold colors, repetition, and consumer imagery to create their own Pop Art pieces.
Objective: Develop skills in typography by using different fonts, sizes, and colors.
- WAS Standard: Art.Cr2.a.7 - Refine technical skills in creating compositions with strong visual and textual elements.
- Application: Students manipulate typography to emphasize onomatopoeic words in their artwork.

Artistic Processes: Present

Objective: Connect imagery and text from pop culture and media in their compositions.
- WAS Standard: Art.Pr5.a.7 - Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
- Application: Students curate their work for presentation, focusing on how text and imagery from popular media work together.

Artistic Processes: Respond

Objective: Visually represent sound using onomatopoeia within the composition.
- WAS Standard: Art.Re7.a.7 - Analyze visual relationships in artworks (color, composition, balance, etc.) to explain meaning.
- Application: Students critique their use of onomatopoeia and how the visual representation of sound impacts the overall design.

Artistic Processes: Connect

Objective: Connect art, language, and culture by selecting popular imagery.
- WAS Standard: Art.Cn1.a.7 - Investigate how visual art reflects and shapes societal issues and culture.
- Application: Students explore the relationship between popular culture, language, and visual art through their use of media-derived imagery and typography.

Vocabulary Alignment

The project also integrates vocabulary directly with the standards:

Bold and Composition: Incorporated in creating balanced, attention-grabbing works (NCAS VA
.1.7, WAS Art.Cr1.a.7).
Contrast and Color Theory: Covered under design and color experimentation for visual impact (NCAS VA
.1.7, WAS Art.Cr2.a.7).
Typography and Onomatopoeia: Essential in creating dynamic text-based artwork (NCAS VA
.1.7, WAS Art.Cr2.a.7).
Pop Art and Mass Media: Students relate historical art movements to modern popular culture (NCAS VA
.1.7, WAS Art.Cn1.a.7

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