Lesson 2: Intuitive Collage Day 2

How do two unrelated images change meaning when placed next to each other? What "story" is starting to emerge?

Juxtaposition: Placing two things side-by-side to create a contrasting or symbolic effect. Unity: How elements work together.

VA:Cr2.1.HS: Demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in collage and composition.

Synthesizing Information: Drawing connections between two seemingly unrelated "sources" (images).

Description: Building the foundation. Purpose: Committing to the first intuitive "guess." DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking.

Advertising/Marketing: How brands use juxtaposition to make us feel specific emotions about products.

"I’m done because the page is full." Correction: Today is just the "under-painting." Tomorrow we refine.

Provide glue sticks for some and liquid matte medium for others to experiment with transparency.

Formative: Are students layering, or just placing images side-by-side like a puzzle?

Glue sticks, heavy cardstock/boards, blades (X-Acto).