Teacher: McCormick_ Art M/J
Concept/Topic: Pointillism
Unit Essential Students will create a 3D image by use of stippling
Question:
Date/Time: 2-3 weeks
Grade Level: 6-8
Learning Objectives
LEQ (Lesson Essential
Question):
NGSSS
Cross Curricular Connections
Students will revisit how to create the illusion of 3-D with the use of value.
Students will demonstrate understanding of proper internet usage.
Students will demonstrate their ability to look use lightboxs to trace given
image.
Students will create 3D perspectives out of stippling or pointillism.
Students will re-visit/learn color theory primary colors, secondary colors,
complementary colors, and how to mix and create colors.
Students will learn about pointillism and apply this new technique to produce
a piece of artwork.
Students will learn about and study Georges Seurat.
VA.68.C.2.4: Use constructive criticism as a purposeful tool for artistic
growth.
VA.68.C.2.3: Examine artworks to form ideas and criteria by which to
judge/assess and inspire personal works and artistic growth.
VA.68.C.2.2: Evaluate artwork objectively during group assessment to
determine areas for refinement.
VA.68.F.1.1: Use non-traditional thinking and various techniques to create
two-, three-, and/or four-dimensional artworks.
VA.68.F.1.4: Use technology skills to create an imaginative and unique work
of art.
VA.68.F.3.4: Follow directions and complete art tasks in a timely manner to
show development of 21st-century skills.
VA.68.O.1.4: Create artworks that demonstrate skilled use of media to
convey personal vision.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1: Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1: Attend to precision.
MAFS.4.G.1.1: Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute,
obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-
dimensional figures.
MAFS.7.G.1.2: Drawing freehand geometric shapes with given conditions.
Student Activities & 1. First we will read two articles titled: Toxicity in the art world.. its not
Procedures what you might think by Brenda Swenson, and Monkey See Monkey Do,
provided by scholastic arts magazine.
2. Teacher will lead the reading and then randomly call on students to read
explaining what any words may mean. We will then have a round robin
about what the difference is between both articles and what the difference
is in plagiarism and copyright.
3. Students will then be introduced to George Seurats A Sunday on la
grande jatte.
4. They will be asked to section their paper into 4 to create a Feldman
critique of Seurats art work in the power point.
5. Then we will discuss the concept of pointillism and color mixing.
6. I will then give a worksheet asking the students to color mix 10 different
colors. I will provide examples of how to for 2-3 days.
7. Next students may begin drawing their own design or use their
computers to find an outline of any image they would like to create into a
3d pointillism artwork. Students can email to me and I will print for the
so they can trace it on the light box and begin dotting.
8. Project may take 2-3 weeks.
9. Once all pieces have been submitted they will be matted to a color of the
students choice and we will have another feldman critique on the works
as a class talking about the positives of each work and any delta or
feedback the students can contribute.
10. The classes will select the pieced they would like to show in the hallway
for the school to see.
11.
Resources/Materials Powerpoint
Demonstration With how to Visual
Tissues and Q-tips to blend
example pointillism
computers
9x12 white paper
lightbox
pencil
shading pencils
erasers
blending sticks
markers or paint (ese)

Assessment/HOT-Q Performance Formative assessment- Drawing with teacher under step by

step instruction
Performance assessment: creating their own pointillism piece.
Classroom Observation Behavior
Group Critique
Displayed
ESE Accommodations ESE/ELL/ESL Students will be provided with extra time as needed.
ESOL One on one time will be given to each student. ESE/ELL/ESL learners will
Differentiated Instruction be given a buddy to help with instruction.
Small group instruction for ALL students.
Visuals will be available to everyone.
Instructional worksheets will be provided to everyone
ESE/ELL/ESL students will receive additional support by a teacher
example being made side by side with the student following. The teacher
may even provide additional assistance by moving the students hands to
help them with the method.
ALL students will have rest time. Every 25 minutes a 5 minute break.
Demonstrations
Teacher Example
Vocabulary Professionalism, value, Foreground, middleground, background, focal point,
positive space, negative space, contrast, optical mixing, Pointillism, stippling,
copyright, trademark, plagiarism.

Civics Connection Engage in metacognition, use critical thinking to identify and solve
problems, use appropriate behavior in a variety of settings. Engage in civil
dialog and discourse, open-minded, empathy, Self discipline, engage in
reflective practice, persistent and patient.