LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter and ideas to communicate intended meaning in artworks.

Objective 4.03

Invent original and personal imagery to convey meaning and not rely on copying, tracing, patterns or duplicated materials.

Resources aligned to this objective

Facial studies through creation of a face jug
In this interdisciplanary lesson, students study the anatomy of the face and use what they have learned to create thumbnail sketches of expressive faces on jugs. The lesson incorporates elements of social studies, earth science, psychology, and artistic meaning.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
By Lori Shepley, Melissa Thibault, and Nelle Hayes.