“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso
In unit 3, students learn how symbols tell a story in artworks. We brainstorm symbols that represent parts of our life, and choose a project to demonstrate this concept.
Learning target: Students plan, revise, complete and present a Symbolic Self Portrait project and write about it on on slides.
Unit checklist
Complete the vocab
Choose which project you want to do
Draw out your plan
Get feedback from me
Get big paper
Include the required criteria
Criteria
5 or more symbols--the more the better to tell your visual story
Fill all/any white area with symbols- again, the more interesting it will be
Use color as symbolism also--colors represent moods
Fill the entire paper with your main object/focal point