Process

Step one: Search the web for general information about the art period you chose. Read about the period and type of art being produced during that time. What artists were associated with the period? Print out your resources and be sure to record the URL address on each fact that you are printing out. You will need the resources as references for your PowerPoint and will turn them in with your final presentation.

Step two: Find several examples of art work painted by artists of your period and copy, cut and paste them into your power point or a folder to access later. Make sure to label the art work by the name of the artist, title, year, and media on the slides of your PowerPoint.

Step three: Create a power point with at least 10 slides that cover the following areas; A summary of your art period, a short biography of at least 4 to 5 artists of that period, and 2 or more examples of art from each artist. Give your audience some insight to the influences of society or the art movement of that time that was driving the artists of that period (such as the invention of the printing press or the industrial revolution).

Step four: Print out an outline of your PowerPoint presentation, so copies can be made for the beginning students to use for their notes. Include slide examples of the art work in your printed outline.

Step five: Last, each student will present their PowerPoint in front of the advanced art class for a run through and then will present to the foundation art classes after getting some feedback from your peers.

Step six: Write a short 5 question quiz for the foundation students to take after your presentation that includes questions of the art period, specific artists, and style of the period. You may use a combination of question types such as; true of false, essay, or fill in the blank. Students will not use their notes on the quiz; therefore you need to teach your material well. Allow the students enough time to write down their notes, and give them accurate information to record.