LESSON PLAN FORMAT

University of North Texas

AEAH 3770
Computer Art Applications

Art Education
Ashley Croft
Erin Daniels
Emalee Martin

I. Lesson Number, Grade Levels, Title, and Duration:

Lesson Number: 1
Grade Level: 11-12 Grades
Title: Pop Art Self Portraits
Duration: 4 Class Periods (80 minutes each)
II. Lesson Rationale: Students will learn about the history and the creative process of Pop Art.
Students will incorporate technology in this lesson by using online software to transform their personal
photographs into the style of Pop Art. Students will then transform their photographs into a 9x12 inch
two-dimensional piece of art in the medium of their choice.
III. Key Concepts:
Pop Art began during the post-modern art era.
Pop Art can be aided through the use of online software.
Pop Art can be created through the use of different mediums.
IV. Essential Question:
How did Pop Art become an art movement during the post-modern era?
How can the use of technology aid in the creation of Pop Art?
What mediums can be used to create Pop Art?
V. Lesson Objectives:
After the unit, students will be able to understand and define Pop Art.
After the unit, students will be able to use online software to help create their own Pop Art.
After the unit, students will be able to create a piece of Pop Art of their own using the medium of their
choice.
VI. Specific Art Content:
Techniques in art using technology as an aid to help students in art making.
VII. Resources & Materials for Teacher:
Computer
Internet Access
Camera
Scanner
Various art supplies (per students choice)
VIII. Resources & Materials for Students:
List all materials needed for students art making, discussions, and/or other activities, and vocabulary
list.
IX. Instruction and Its Sequencing:
Day 1

1. Introduction/Motivation:
Show students a PowerPoint featuring the work of various Pop Art artists.
2. Guided Practice
Introduce the lesson and give students background information on the history and techniques of
Pop Art.
3. Independent Practice
Let the students explore Pop Art and the style of Pop Art through different mediums.
4. Closure
Inform students of the activities for next class and remind them of their sketchbook assignment.
5. Formative Evaluation
Give students a due date for the sketchbook activity.
6. Classroom Management Procedures
Make sure students stay on task and answer any questions.
Day 2
1. Introduction/Motivation:
Introduce the software that will be used for this activity.
2. Guided Practice
Take photographs of each individual student.
3. Independent Practice
Let the students transform their photographs into the style of Pop Art.
4. Closure
Inform students of the activities for next class and remind them to bring any extra supplies.
5. Formative Evaluation
Have students email their transformed photograph.
6. Classroom Management Procedures
Make sure students stay on task and answer any questions.
Day 3
1. Introduction/Motivation:
Discuss various techniques of art making through different mediums.
2. Guided Practice
Have students practice the different techniques in sketchbook.
3. Independent Practice
Students will begin their 9x12 two-dimensional pieces.
4. Closure
Inform students of the activities for next class.
5. Formative Evaluation
Discuss individually with students about their progress.
6. Classroom Management Procedures
Make sure students stay on task and answer any questions.
Day 4
1. Introduction/Motivation:
Have 5-minute art walk at beginning of class.
2. Guided Practice
Check in with students individually to discuss progress.
3. Independent Practice

Students continue to work on piece. Students will upload image of their finished piece to class
website.
4. Closure
Discuss the likes and dislikes of the project with the class and have a class critique.
5. Formative Evaluation
Take up sketchbooks and students artwork.
6. Classroom Management Procedures
Make sure students stay on task and answer any questions.
X. Summative Assessment and Evaluation:
Students will complete sketchbook activities during this lesson and turn in a final piece.
XI. Interdisciplinary Connections:
History
Culture
Geometry
XII. References & Resources:
PowerPoint
www.weebly.com
www.convertimage.net/online-photo-effects/make-an-online-andy-warhol-pop-art-effect.asp
www.lobopopart.com
XIII. Art TEKS
(2) Creative Expression. The student expresses thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging the
imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and progressive problem
solving.
(C) Use an understanding of copyright and public domain to appropriate imagery constituting then
main focal point of original artwork when working from images rather than direct observation or
imagination.
XIV. National Art Standards
Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Synthesize knowledge of social, cultural, historical, and personal life with art-making approaches to
meaningful works of art or design.