Name of Project: In place En Plein Air Prep
Grade Level or Age of Participant: College
School, Teacher and Classroom: MCTC, Laura Andrews
MCAD Teaching Artist: Emma Konrad
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT
Students will create an en plein air painting following the instructional demo. Students will combine previous instruction of perspective, color, and observational painting to create the painting while also gaining instruction on surface and material preparation.
“BIG IDEAS”/ ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)
How can artists interpret space? How can artists recreate a space based off of observation? How can color be used to convey space?
STUDENT OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Prepare materials and surface for En Plein air landscape painting
2. Make a painting outdoors.
3. Participate in critique of work and reflection on experience.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Students should understand perspective, color, and the use of observation within painting. This will all inform the preparation for en plein air painting.
ASSESSMENT
Are the students able to complete the task from the instructions and the video demo?
What does the prep tell us about the outcomes?
What is the evidence of student learning?
MATERIALS
Acrylic paint
Tape
Pencil
Eraser
Variety of surfaces (cardboard, paper, denim)
Blanket
Backpack
Acrylic Brushes
Sealed Water Container
Paper Towels
Sketchbook/Book
STEP BY STEP PROCESS
Introduce the idea of an en plein air to students who have have talked about landscapes
Show the process of surface preparation including a variety of materials that might be used
Walkthrough material preparation
Discuss appropriate protocols to working outside including materials needed, safety, social distancing, weather checks.
Students prepare materials for painting outdoors
Send students out to paint
Regather online for reflection and critique during next class