THE VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF ART HISTORY

Technology Infused Lesson Planby Jarrod Gordon

The Visual Representation of Art History

Grade Level: 11-12

Subject: Art History / Art Studio

Topic Addressed: General Art History

Tools Used: Apple Computer, GarageBand Software

Web 2.0 Tool Used: Animoto

Description of Project

PURPOSE:

Provide the students with a general overview of the progression of art

Development of the student's visual communication skills

Expose the students to digital music sampling

Further development of the student's research skills

Description of ProjectTASK:

Students will be asked to research each era of Art History and choose two pieces of art and one piece of music for each era.

Students will use Animoto to create an approximately 30 second video, chronologically depicting their chosen works of art from each era.

Students will then chronologically piece together music from each era and add finished mp3 file to their Animoto movie.

Students will then submit their work to the Teacher for review.

Description of ProjectPROCEDURE:

Day One; Duration 40 Minutes:Students will work in the computer lab to gather the necessary research.

Students will have all period to gather the research. Teacher will help and guide students through their research.

Students will open user accounts on the Animoto website.

If possible the students would be allowed to start putting their project together once their research is completed.

Description of ProjectPROCEDURE continued;

Day Two; Duration 40 Minutes:

Students will piece together their music, chronologically, using GarageBand.

Teacher will help the students with any questions and guide them through the creation of their videos.

Students will upload their images, placing them in chronological order, to the Animoto website.

Students will also upload their music file to Animoto.

Students will export their uploaded material into finished movie, approximately 30 seconds long.

Students will then submit their work to the Teacher for review

Description of Project

RESOURCES:

Software: Animoto, web 2.0 tool, GarageBand from Apple Computers

Hardware: Apple Computer, Headphones

General: The Internet

Description of ProjectEVALUATION:

Rubric for Assessment, click here to download.

Indication Technology is used effectively to problem solve:

Students ability to use the internet for their research

Students use of GarageBand software to create digital music

Students use of web 2.0 tool, Animoto to create the final video

NYS Curriculum Standards, The Arts

Standard ARTS1: Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts. Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts) and participate in various roles in the arts.

Standard ARTS2: Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources. Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources available for participation in the arts in various roles.

NYS Curriculum Standards, The Arts

Standard ARTS3: Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art. Students will respond critically to a variety of works in the arts, connecting the individual work to other works and to other aspects of human endeavor and thought.

Standard ARTS4: Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts. Students will develop an understanding of the personal and cultural forces that shape artistic communication and how the arts in turn shape the diverse cultures of past and present society.

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ISTE Technology Standards1) Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.

(In regards to my lesson, this is when the students are deciding what images and music to use in their video).

2) Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.d. process data and report results.

(In regards to my lesson, this is when the students are researching the different eras in art history).

ISTE Technology Standards

3) Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. understand and use technology systems.b. select and use applications effectively and productively.c. troubleshoot systems and applications.d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

(In regards to my lesson, this is when the students are constructing their videos and music).

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Technology Used

Students & Teacher will use the following:

Animoto, Web 2.0

GarageBand

Internet

Apple Computer

Teacher Preparation:

Must ensure the computer lab being used contains enough Apple Computers with GarageBand installed on them. Please note GarageBand can only be run on an Apple Computer.

Teacher must ensure the computers also have internet access.

Prior to executing this lesson plan the teacher should have prepared the students with the basic functionality of GarageBand and Animoto.

- Teacher must demonstrate the construction of the video to familiarize the students with the process.

Timeline

Day one:

Teacher will bring students to computer labs to start their research for the project.

Day two:

Students will construct their music and final videos.

Learning Activities

Research of topic, Day 1

Music Creation, Day 2

Video Creation, Day 2

Higher Order Thinking Skills; Critical ThinkingEvaluation:

Does your video visually convey a message? What is the message?

Would you be able to complete another video / music on a different topic?

What other topics / subjects would you use Animoto or GarageBand for?

Describe the steps involved with creating an Animoto video?