Visual Narrative and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition

Mixed Media Storytelling

Combining traditional drawing with found objects to create three dimensional narratives.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the texture of a material change the message of the artwork?
  2. 2What happens to the meaning of a found object when it is placed in a new context?
  3. 3How can layering different media represent complex personal identities?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating VA.Cr2.2.5NCAS: Connecting VA.Cn10.1.5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Visual Narrative and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition

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