Length: 3 weeks
Art is a form of communication as much as it is a form of expression. How are artists able to translate their thoughts and feelings into visual elements?
In this unit students will learn the language and skills to express emotion both verbally and visually. Students will begin by exploring the concept of emotions and their influence over one’s behavior. Along the way, students will practice strategies of identifying and managing their emotions through mindfulness techniques. Students will elaborate their understandings of empathy and practice showing empathy to one another as they share stories during discussions.
We will then bridge the expression of emotions with creative expression. Students will analyze the connections between art and emotions as well as how artists effectively communicate abstract ideas
To put all of this in to practice, the artists will decide conduct a line study of an emotion of their choosing and present it to the class. Through their presentation, students will exhibit an awareness to their own emotions and provide analysis to their own feelings.
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