Mrs.

Mette Art

Video Intro 12 min Table Discussion 3 min Project Introduction & Choice 2 min Project Materials 3 min Work Time 25 min Clean Up 10 min Closing Class Discussion 2 min

Click the link below for a video about the history of Dia de los Muertos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjR5uyJQa Ck

Think about the tradition of Dia de los Muertos is there any similar traditions you have within your family or culture?
What do you think about the art inspired by Dia de los Muertos?

Standard 4: Understanding the cultural dimensions and contributions of the arts.

Objective: You will be able to create artworks that represent a variety or cultural influences.

1. Carve a metal plate with a sugar skull inspired design. Create a background piece on cardboard or cardstock.

2. Create 3 sugar skull designs electronically using the brushes app. Include a background design with emphasis on the element of texture.

Carving Option 1. Dia de los Muertos packet to use for visual inspiration 2. Metal plate 3. Carving tool 4. Background sheet 5. Markers 6. Rubric

Digital Option 1. Dia de los Muertos packet to use for visual inspiration 2. ipad brushes app 3. Rubric

Art Expectations Working at all times Using materials correctly

ipad expectations Music allowed No You Tube videos On task

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Shut down ipads Return materials to Mette Put work in table folder Return table folder to blue bin

Get ready for the class discussion participants will get Mette Money!!!

Are there any traditions similar to Dia de los Muertos that you have within your family or culture?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCQnUuqTEE