Giant Junkfood

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Name of Lesson: “Giant Junkfood”

Class Level: Art 1

Overview and Purpose:  To expose students to Pop artist Claes Oldenburg.  To expand students understanding of form and it’s relationship to sculpture

NC Art Standards Addressed: 1.07, 2.07, 2.02, 3.04, 5.02, 5.04, 6.02

Materials: Poster board, tape, newspaper, wallpaper adhesive, tempera paint, white gesso, various materials

Objectives:  Students will work together in assigned teams to create a giant version of a type of food of their choosing.  They will finish the sculpture using paper mache and tempera paint.

Delivery of info:  Students will watch power point on “Giant Junkfood”

Guided Practice: Students will work in groups to complete finished sculpture.  Teacher will walk around the room giving suggestions and helping as needed.

Review:  Students will review pop art and form.

Estimated Duration:  15- 20 days