How can we communicate a scientific concept through artistic expression? 

Objectives & Requirements

Communicate a message around DNA or GMOs through an artistic representation. The display should show both the positive and negative aspects of the issue, and must include scientifically accurate components that directly relate to the issue. An accompanying description must detail both facts and inspiration behind the piece. 

• NCES.B.VA.V.1 - Use the language of visual arts to communicate effectively.

• NCES.I.VA.V.2.2 - Use experiences and observations to create content for art.

• NCES.I.VA.V.3.2 - Select media appropriate for communicating content.

• NCES.P.VA.V.2.1 - Implement planning to arrive at original solutions to artistic problems.

• NCES.A.VA.V.1.1 - Use art vocabulary to explain compositional choices.

• NCES.A.VA.V.1.2 - Create art based on personal expression and applied design.

• NCES.A.VA.V.2.3 - Generate art based on a creative exploration of a concept.

• NCES.A.VA.V.3.1 - Produce art by using a variety of tools and media appropriately, safely, and effectively.

• NCES.I.VA.CX.2.3 - Apply collaborative skills to create art.

• NCES.A.VA.CX.2 - Understand the interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts.

• NCES.A.VA.CX.2.2 - Create art using skills and knowledge learned in other disciplines.

Artwork proposal and draft of statement due 4/7

Artwork feedback 4/10

Due Date: April 17th by 7:25am

Draft Rubric Feedback:

Before viewing the rubric, review the requirements for the art piece described above. With your group, discuss the important aspects that would need to be the focus of your art piece. 

After your discussion, analyze the draft rubric below with your group. Make comments on anything you agree with, wording you find to be unclear/vague, and anything you disagree with or would add. 

How to Create an Artwork Description

Your label should include:

1. Artist’s name(s)

2. Title of the artwork (in bold or italic), year created

3. Medium used to create (ex: crayon on paper)

4. Description (This is where you should include the inspiration and concept behind the piece, and the appropriate science facts it was based upon.)

Type out your description and enter your link it into the google doc so it can be printed the morning of the exhibition.
Want to take this project further? Record a gallery talk, in which your artist explains the process of how they created their masterpiece and why, then include a qr code so visitors can access the audio.