The teacher introduces the concept of Dot Art and the different ways this method can be utilized – glass, marble, paper, paint, etc. The students will be given a color handout of the artworks that are to be discussed as well as their post test, so they know what I am expecting for their note-taking. They will also receive a guided notes page, to help organize their thoughts. The students will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss the art work during instruction. (10-12 minutes)
The teacher will show examples of what is expected – made previously by the teacher. The teacher will then demonstrate how to create the dot paper mosaic and show many different ways in which to achieve a convincing image. (3-5 minutes) The students will be instructed to draw a simplified sketch of what they want to make their mosaic of using white chalk on their black board – both of which are provided. (5-8 minutes) The students will be given origami paper and colored stock-card dots created with a hole puncher. They will be allowed to create more dots as needed. (2-3 minutes) The students will be given the rest of the class period as well as the beginning of the next class to finish their paper mosaics. (12-20 minutes first day, 20-25 minutes next day)
The students will be given a chance to show their work, if desired and describe what they did, what they had troubles with and whether they feel that they have successfully created a convincing image using the paper dots. If no students would like to discuss their work, I will pick 2-5 mosaics that I found particularly intriguing and tell the class why I found them interesting – pointing out a few details that makes their work stand out. In order to not offend some students, I will not say that these students did the best; I will just say that theirs stood out as they were making them. (10 minutes)
The teacher will quickly review the key points of dot art and artists and encourage questions before the quiz. (2-5 minutes) Methods: Assessment Activity: Quiz regarding dot art/artists/technique The students will be directed to answer the questions on a short quiz that I developed to test their understanding on the technique of dot art, as well as its origin and methods. (10 minutes)