Public Art Piece Presentation
Homework due October 15
This month we have been discussing what art is. We have
learned the difference between art that is funded publically and privately. We
have taken Community Walks to examine different art pieces, what they are made
out of, and what they represent.
Now, it’s your turn to choose your own piece of public art
to examine. Here are the expectations:
1)
Choose a public art piece that we have not
visited as a class. It can be a mural, statue, installation, etc.
3)
Once Ms Elder tells you that you can do that
piece, go visit it with a parent or guardian.
4)
Take your time studying it, sketching it, photographing
it, and reading any information you can find about it.
5)
Be prepared to stand up in front of the class
and:
a.
Show your sketch.
b.
Show a photograph of it (you can bring one in or
email one ahead of time to Ms Elder).
c.
Tell the name of the piece.
d.
Tell the artist’s name.
e.
Tell what it’s made out of.
f.
Tell its location.
g.
Explain, to the best of your understanding, what
the purpose of this art piece is or what its message is.
h.
Tell whether it was publically or privately
funded.
i.
Explain what you like/don’t like about it.
j.
Describe whether you feel it creates a feeling
of community or not and explain why you feel that way.
You will be assessed on:
Language Arts
(Speaking): whether you can speak
loudly and clearly for the class; whether you were prepared for the
presentation (you are allowed to use notes).
Art (Analyzes, Evaluates, and Responds Critically
to Art): your description of the art’s purpose and how you feel about it; your sketch.
Social Studies
(Demonstrates knowledge of citizenship
and identity): your description of whether the art pieces (yours and others
that your peers present) build or dismantle a sense of community.
If you have any
questions about this project, please email Ms Elder.
