Gina Vassay EME 2040 D.

Rushton July, 2014

PROJECT 3 - INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
Modern students are highly visual learners; they are digital natives and have
grown up with digital media. The learning is by immersion, doing, listening and
watching. Students prefer classroom learning through participation, collaboration,
exploration, critical reflection and feedback. They can be audio, visual and/or text based
learners. Based on this information I have developed a lesson that is visually, engaging
and multi-media, combining traditional techniques of drawing and applying these
techniques to a digital medium. For my lesson Contour Cars, students will learn about
contour drawing, alongside traditional practice, expanding their knowledge and skill
level into digital media applications. Students will examine a large projected image of a
toy car on the whiteboard as well as a 3-D model using techniques and the practice of
contour drawing. The visual learners examine the contours of car(s) using different
tools, media, and mediums. Students will participate and collaborate to do research on
a category of car making, eco-friendly and write about it; visually understanding how to
create an image combining text, graphics and drawing in an original, digital, contour-line
drawing.
There is one laptop computer for the classroom, a Toshiba Satellite L755; CPU,
Intel Pentium Processor B960 @ 2.20 gigahertz, a hard drive with 500GB memory and
installed RAM 4.0 gigabytes, system type is 64-bit, and operating system is Microsoft
Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2010. The laptop will be used to introduce and
demonstrate new knowledge and skills on Day 1. During introduction, the laptop will be
used to show students information from my webpage and a data projector will project
large to the whiteboard. For the demonstration of contour drawing skills and exercises,
a document camera allows range of view, students do not have to get up and crowd
around one table to see. For group centers on Day1 a projected image of a 3-D toy car
will remain on WB.
I am speculating there is a computer lab in the school. For group and hands on
instruction a computer lab will be used for Day 2 and 3. Further thinking, there are 30
laptop computers, Levono G580s, CPU, Intel Core i5-3210M, Processor speed 2.5
GHz, Windows 8, RAM 4 GB, Hard drive 500 GB. All laptops are set up along the
outside walls, so the teacher can stand anywhere in the room and see every screen. A
projector and four ink jet printers are in on an island in the center of the room. The
screen for the projector is at the end of the room. Each laptop has a plug in port for a
mouse and headphones. Every laptop has internet access and runs Microsoft Windows
8, with Microsoft Office 2010, MS Paint. Paint is a drawing tool that can be used for
simple drawings and basic image editing. On Day 2, students will work together in
groups of 2-4, to research and work on an Internet Scavenger Hunt (see handout
below). On Day 3, I will show a brief video tutorial to the class on MS Paint. I will also
provide written instructions on MS Paint; these instructions will be posted during the
entire class using the laptop and data projector. Students will work individually in MS
Paint to produce a digital contour line drawing using the image they have researched
and written about on Day 2. Students will save their work in digital portfolios (ppt.) and
post their work to a classroom blog with at least one shared comment about the work of
another student. Students will also print out one copy of their digital image on paper.
Day 4 is for group critique. Using the classroom laptop with data projector students will
present their work from the blog posting along with exercises on paper using the
document camera. I will assess throughout the lesson using the rubric below, looking at
the students work, documenting student participation and production components.
See Lesson plan, Scavenger Hunt, Rubrics and Grading Scale Below












Gina Vassay
Subject : Visual Art Grade Level: 4
th


Lesson Title: Contour Cars

Focus with Question: This lesson will be focused on introducing the technique of
contour drawing. No value will be added to these drawings. Students will first practice with
the technique culminating in a project designed to integrate technology, photography,
drawing and text. The lesson also includes art historical content, looking at Henri Matisse,
as well as, 21
st
century car design students. What method, media and material was most
beneficial, to produce a contour drawing, and why?

Learning Objectives:
TSW be able to increase their perceptual knowledge of objects through drawing, specifically
the inside and outside edges of objects-contours.
TSW be able to use different medias and mediums to create original artwork.
TSW be able to research a category in car making, such as, eco-friendly and write about it.
TSW be able to create an image combining text, graphics and drawing to create an original,
digital contour-line drawing.

State Goals:
VA.4.S.3.1 Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Experiment with various materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve a variety of
results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.
VA.4.S.3.3 Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and
responsibly.
VA.4.C.1.2 Critical Thinking and Reflection
Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect
on works of art.
VA.4.O.2.1 Organizational Structure
Use a variety of resources and art skills to overcome visual challenges in personal artworks.


Instructions: specific steps for the instructor to follow and specific strategies for integrating
technology
This is a 4 day lesson. Class periods are 50 min.
Day 1: Introduction (10 min). I will use the computer for classroom presentations and
demonstrations, a laptop, data projector and whiteboard to show my webpages on Contour
Cars; introducing Matisse and contour drawing using text and graphics. Demonstrating
contour drawing, I will use a laptop computer along with a data projector, document camera
and WB to project a large image of a toy car. After demo, the contour drawing is done
together as a whole class. Students will then participate in group, timed activities using the
projected image of a toy car and 3-D models, moving around the room to different stations
practicing contour drawing techniques. Instructions will be printed at each center.

Transition time between stations should be 2-3 minutes.
Drawing Exercises
1.) TSW will look at the projected image for a contour drawing in pencil on paper:
Outline of the object and interior parts of the object, showing the object without any
shading. Look for details (5-6 Min).
2.) At this center, TSW look at the projected image for a blind contour drawing.
Students will have paper plates over their pencils while they study the projected
image and draw on paper, students will have to coordinate eye and hand movement
using a continuous line drawing technique where the pencil stays on the paper from
the beginning of the drawing to the end. (5-6 min)
3.) At this center, TSW look at a 3-D models of a car and do a modified contour line
drawing; in between the blind contour and contour; looking at the image and
memorize, look down and draw, stop, look up and memorize, etc, using marker.
(5-6 min)
4.) Like Matisse TSW do a contour drawing of a still life, flower and vase, using
marker. (Choice of blind, modified, continuous line contour or combination of all
(5-6 min)
5.) Clean-up 5 min.
Day 2- Research Day- Computer lab-To get students going will show car designer video
from my Web page Contour Cars. The goal is to have students get an idea of what artistic
learning can lead to: a real-world application, a job. I will also go over instructions to
complete scavenger hunt worksheet. Students will be put into groups of 2-4. Peer learning-
some students have prior background knowledge in internet research and some may not.
With show of hands students will be grouped accordingly. (8min)
Students will use reference materials and digital resources from the Web. I have a
curriculum resource page/ Scavenger hunt worksheet for students to fill out as they
research cars. (See below) The class time is spent on students doing research sharing
information, finding appropriate photographic images, save the image in their digital folders
and write about the car they have chosen, three sentences minimum, in the first person.
Day 3-Production Day- Computer Lab- Introduce MS Paint with brief video. I will utilize MS
Paint software and demonstrate its use in the classroom (laptop, data projector, WB).
Written directions will be projected throughout class time. Students will learn how to
produce a digital contour line drawing on top of the car image they have chosen, add written
text from their worksheet (previous day), sign their work in a text box, post image to blog
with one written comment and print one copy. I will demonstrate step-by step and be
available for questions /assistance.
Day 4- Presentation/Participation, Group Critique: One computer is used for
students to present assignments, projects, and research activities to the entire class. Class
period is for group discussion and critique. Students will reflect on the work and the lesson
through presentation of digital contour car drawing, blog post using laptop and data
projector along with works on paper using a document camera. Topics of discussion:
Students can self-reflect and find what method, media and material was most beneficial, to
produce a contour drawing, and why. Students can also talk about the car they wrote
about.
Printed images from the computer lab will be displayed in school.
Evaluation of content: summary of how the student will be graded
A rubric will be used that students can understand. Students will also be evaluated using
the scavenger hunt worksheet. Students will be evaluated from participating in group
critique, discussing contour line drawings, in various media. The rubric will have points
assigned that relate to the learning objectives, participation and completion of exercises.
The learners will be required to document, reflect and positively critique their work and the
work of others in the class.

Evaluation of curriculum and technology integration: summary of how the instructor
will determine if the technology enhanced the curriculum
The teacher observes during the exercises, research and production analyzing students
engagement with different media. A teacher created rubric will determine the quality of
work. The teacher will evaluate and compare between 2-D and 3-D visuals for exercises
which produces the best results. Proper use of internet with digital media skills to a finished
artwork will determine students applied knowledge.

Teaching resources needed to Support the Lesson:
Learn Windows 7 Paint (Windows 8 is the same)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d4NyqOykiY
MS Paint how to guide online:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/getting-started-with-paint.
Teacher website www.artanig.weebly.com

Art Materials Necessary for the Lesson:
Pencils
Markers
Drawing Paper
Graphite Pencils
Markers
Paper plates
Toy cars

Contour Cars Scavenger Hunt
Curriculum Resource Page/ Worksheet


1.) Open up your web browser, go to http://artanig.weebly.com

2.) Click on Contour Cars Page

3.) Click on What is the Car Saying? Button

4.) Scroll down to Find an Image of a Car for Digital Contour Line Drawing look at
the cars I found.

a.) Do a Google search and discovery of your own, using keywords like, ECO CAR,
CONCEPT CAR, GREEN CARS, etc...

Click on images tab. Click on a selected image

Make sure the image you select fills the picture plane and has a 3/4 view
(3 wheels show)

Click Visit Page

b.) Find facts about your car that interest you.



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Save the image of your car.
Right click over the image you have selected. Save
Image as a jpeg in desktop folder.

DAY 2
Write three sentences
about the car you found
put it in the first person
(car is talking). Use
back of paper to
continue writing.
5.) Go back to http://artanig.weebly.com (back arrow, upper left on screen)

6.) Click on How are Cars Made Button

7.) Answer the following questions. (Use back of paper if necessary)

a.) What does an artist consider when sketching a design for a new car?

______________________________________________________

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b.) After the car has been sketched and planned out what happens?

______________________________________________________
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c.) Once the design is decided, computers are used to

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8.) Go back to http://artanig.weebly.com (back arrow, upper left on screen)

9.) Click on Eco Friendly Cars button Answer the following questions:
Use back of paper if necessary

a.) Why make a car eco-friendly? __________________________________

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b.) What is an Eco-car? __________________________________________

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A detailed contour drawing is most similar to what item
in the English language arts?
Circle the correct answer

a.) rough draft
b.) paragraph outline
c.) descriptive essay
d.) research report
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Contour Cars Evaluation Rubrics

Students Name____________________________________________________________
Learning Objectives:
TSW be able to increase their perceptual knowledge of objects through drawing,
specifically the inside and outside edges of objects-contours.
TSW be able to use different Medias and mediums to create original artwork.
TSW be able to research a category in car making, such as, eco-friendly and write
about it.
TSW be able to create an image combining text, graphics and drawing to create an
original, digital contour-line drawing.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Criteria Ratings Pts.
Student(s) completed
contour exercises,
following directions
Excellent
20pts
Moderate/
passable
15pts
Low
12pts
Below
Average
5pts

20pts

Students completed
research in a timely
manner, finding and
writing about an eco-
friendly car. Handout
complete.

Excellent
20pts
Moderate/
passable
15pts
Low
12pts
Below
Average
5pts

20pts

Students were able to
produce a final project
combining text,
graphics and drawing
using MS Paint
Excellent
45pts
Moderate/
passable
35pts
Low
25pts
Below
Average
15pts

45pts







CONTENT
Criteria Ratings Pts.
Understanding of
contour line is evident
in drawing.
Excellent
25pts
High
21pts
Moderate/
passable
18pts
Low
15pts
Below
Average
10pts

25pts

Understanding of
Eco-cars is evident in
text. Text relates to
image. Information is
appropriate and
accurate from
research.

Excellent
25pts
High
21pts
Moderate
passable
18pts
Low
15pts
Below
Average
10pts

25pts

Understanding of
Digital media is
evident in final
project; application of
software
Excellent
45pts
High
41pts
Moderate
passable
35pts
Low
27pts
Below
Average
10pts

45pts

Project/exercises
show understanding
of the learning
objectives

Excellent
45pts
High
41pts
Moderate
passable
35pts
Low
27pts
Below
Average
10pts

45pts










DESIGN AND INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
Criteria Ratings Pts.
The final digital project
illustrates an idea and is
technically sound Text and
image are easily read together
Excellent
35pts
High
31pts

Moderate/
Passable
25pts

Low
23pts
Below
Average
15pts

35pts


Accurate spelling and grammar Excellent
10pts
Moderate/
Passable
7pts
Low
6pts
Below
Average
4pts

10pts

PARTICIPATION/PRESENTATION
Criteria Ratings Pts.
Student is involved in
collaboration with other
students formulating and
answering questions, research
(handout complete)
Excellent
25pts
High
21pts
Moderate/
Passable
18pts
Low
15pts
Below
Average
5pts

25pts


Student presents and reflects
on the work(s) and the lesson.
Student has posted image and
written one comment post to
class blog. Must post both to
receive full credit.
Excellent
20pts
Moderate/
Passable
15pts
Low
12pts
Below
Average
5pts

20pts






Contour Cars Unit Grade TOTAL POINTS 315
Percentage Letter Grade Common Meaning Points
90-100 A Excellent 284-315
80-89 B Good 252-283
70-79 C Average 221-251
60-69 D Below Average 189-220
0-59 F Failing 0-188