C6 MOSAIC BIRDBATH-Term 3, 2006

CONTENT FOCUS
To create a mosaic birdbath informed by the culture and technique of Ancient Rome, with open discussion on the topic. Working in a focussed way with dextrous application of the medium. Translating a drawing into a mosaic, considering appropriate elements of design for example the border, composition, color harmonies and complimentary balance, also refering to prior learning of shape relating to the elements; fire, air, water and earth.


SKILLS

• students will design within given parameters (Ancient Rome subject and method)
• draftsmanship
  
• translate design into glass pieces
• cut glass with a variety of tools
• develop dexterity with hands, fine motor skills
• learn to grout

VALUES AND ATTITUDES

• students will value and appreciate the opportunity to engage in Visual Arts through learning and experience in making
• appreciate the role of artist as archivist of his epoch
• note how art forms employ a wide range of traditional and contemporary technology
• learn how to pay attention to detail
  
• experience a variety of textures; hardness of glass, cake-mix feeling of grout
• appreciate opacity and translucency; through a variety of stained glass
• understand the need to persist and utilise patience
• assist fellow class mates where skill levels vary therefore developing acceptance of each other's work
• sense of accomplishment/achievement

TEACHER TASKS

• research roman mosaics internet, print images
• collect a range of relevant books
• source best price materials
• purchase terracotta dishes, round and square
• consult professional mosaic artist
• bring in completed example of a mosaic birdbath

ASSESSMENT
Assess how the student works with peers, artwork in progress, problem solving skills and finished pieces of work. How each student learns and applies new techniques, and works with tools. Student's originality and exploration of different techniques, designs and execution of intention.