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12th Grade

Lesson Title

Symbolic Self-Portrait in Photoshop

Lesson Summary

Students draw four symbols that represent them using graphite. After the four symbols are drawn, they are scanned into the computer using Photoshop. Using select clone tools,brushes and opacity, students create a new composition that unites the symbols together and creates a terrific design in both grayscale and color. The final composition is printed out twice, and one is left in grayscale, and the other is colored in by hand using Prismacolor blendable color pencils. Each of the steps in this project is such a beautiful work of art, they could stand alone. The process teaches students to use scanner, resolution, cropping tools, composition, these principles of design: unity, balance, movement, contrast, and these elements of art: color, gradation, and blending while learning new techniques in Photoshop.

Objective(s)  1. Create four symbols that represent you in an abstract design that may or may not include text., 2. Use new tools in Photoshop to create a new work of art from one that is hand drawn, then scanned into the computer., 3. Create a unified composition that has balance, contrast, and movement, color gradations and blending., 4. Type into the computer an artist statement about oneself that descirbes how the four symbols represent the artist and self expression in picture and written form.

NETS: 

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology., CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes., CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others., COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media., COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats., COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures., COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media., RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY:evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING: critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources., CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project., CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions., CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology., DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity., DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology., TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes., TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

Technology Tools Image Software, Photography (Digital), Art Software, Word Processing

Procedures - 1. Students draw four symbols using graphite on four squares, each 4" X 4" paper,

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