Activity
Art Gallery
Grade Levels
Commencement, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Author
WestEd.
Materials / Resources
Dependent upon individual projects
Comments / Modifications
The class locates and chooses a site in which the art may be installed
and the duration for which it may be installed. Each student writes a
brief description of their piece and the materials used to create it, and
these are included in the installation. The installation should be in a
location accessible to other students and/or the public, and
questionnaires may be included for visitors (see sample on page 324).
Duration
1–3 weeks
Description
Objective:
Students create and install their own visual art pieces.
Activity:
The teacher provides a social or historical theme (can also be related
to current events) and each student designs and creates a visual
representation of the theme. Students are encouraged to use
different materials and media to realize their piece; pieces may be
installation pieces, sculptures, multimedia pieces, paintings, etc.
Source
WestEd. “Art Gallery.” In Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Resource Guide with Core Curriculum. New York State Department of Education, 323.
