Unit 6: Letting Go
Duration of Days: 7
The concept of Metaphorical Art (how objects/actions represent feelings).
The aesthetic value of Texture and Contrast in mixed-media compositions.
The psychological impact of Deconstruction and Reconstruction in the creative process.
Reflect on and externalize personal stressors through writing.
Physically "deconstruct" those stressors through tearing.
Compose a balanced mixed-media piece using collage and drawing techniques.
Students will complete a finished mixed-media artwork and a brief "Artist Statement" explaining how their background choice supports the theme of "letting go."
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Letting Go Bird- Write and Rip | 2 |
| 2 | Letting Go Bird- Bird Design + Glue | 3 |
| 3 | Letting Go Bird- Background | 2 |