AECE 704 - Workshop Planning Template

Title : Found Objects in Art Prepared by: Leah Sanchez

Grade/ Age Level: Grade 4 to 6 Location of Program: Nelson Mandela Public School Duration: 45 min

Overview/ Objective: Using found objects and reclaimed materials, Teaching Method: Combination of teacher/student-led . Mix of
students will create an assemblage which will discussions, brainstorming, student exploration
represent themselves. The individual works can be of material
put together to produce a larger artwork Art Form: Assemblage
representing the whole class
Competencies & Goals: Students will explore the concept of using found Source Material:
objects in art and understand that art can be
made from a variety of materials and techniques Notes:

Warm Up/ Intro ( 5 minutes) This is not a____________, it's a ____________. An object is passed around a circle and each Materials: 2 to 3 found
(Challenging/Inspiring): student fills in the blanks and acts out what the object could be. The class can be divided into objects. Note: Objects
smaller circles/groups of about 8 people. should not be too specific

Activity 1 ( 5 minutes) Brainstorming: 1. What do you think this activity was about? 2. Do you think found objects Materials: Whiteboard or
(Imagining/Generating): can be used in art? 3. Why do you think artists would use found objects in art? big paper to write on,
markers

Activity 2 ( 5 minutes) Discussion: How are found objects used in art? Show examples ( photos) sculpture, collage, Materials: Visual examples
(Planning/Focusing): assemblage. * Ontario Curriculum link : Discuss principles of design . Depending on final of found objects art. One
grade level : Gr. 4 Focal Point/Emphasis, Gr. 5 Proportion/Scale , Gr.6 Balance actual sample

Activity 3 ( 5 minutes)
(Exploring/Experimenting):
Activity 4 ( 15 minutes)
(Preliminary Work):
Discussion: Introduce the activity. Explain that they will create a quick assemblage Materials: Found objects
representing themselves. Explain that the finished works will be part of a bigger artwork with and reclaimed materials
the whole class. Lead the students in listing some ways they can represent who they are .
What makes you,you? Have students select materials to use from the box and encouraging
them to choose materials that they connect to. Explain that they will be using a base box to
build it on. Let students sketch out their idea or concept. * Ontario Curriculum link : Discuss
principles of design . Depending on final grade level : Gr. 4 Focal Point/Emphasis, Gr. 5
Students start from
Proportion/Scale backBalance
, Gr.6 to front, building up "layers" . Go around and start conversations Materials: Found objects
about the choices they are making, encourage them to explain their process . Let students and reclaimed materials.
know when they have 5 minutes left to finish. Scissors, glue, masking
tape
 Activity 4 ( 15 minutes) Students start from back to front, building up "layers" . Go around and start conversations Materials: Found objects
(Preliminary Work): about the choices they are making, encourage them to explain their process . Let students and reclaimed materials.
AECE 704 - Workshop Planning Template
know when they have 5 minutes left to finish. Scissors, glue, masking
tape
Activity 5 ( 5 minutes) Invite students to review their work, make any last minute adjustments or additions. Ask Materials: Found objects
(Revising/Refining): students if they are ready to share their work as part of bigger piece. Have them put their and reclaimed materials.
work with their classmate's works. Scissors, glue, masking
tape
Activity 6 ( 5 minutes) Invite students to evaluate and reflect on the process. What did they like about it? What sort Materials:
(Reflecting/Evaluating): of challenges did they have? Would they do it again?