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Art-based responses to required reading in higher ed
Dr. Laurie Gatlin, Associate Professor of Art Education
California State University, Long Beach
Introduction – First Reading
Students are asked to bring in 3 index cards as a
response – they share with 3 other students
Drawing
Students watch a video and get a handout of the 21 formats they can use –and I encourage them to try something that stretches their skills
Fortune Teller
We fold a practice fortune teller ( or “cootie catcher”) in class – and they can either use that or make another
out of other types of paper
Paper OrbStudents are given the template on cardstock, then they are to take 3 ideas from the reading, or 3 personal examples drawn from the reading.
They are given a video to assemble it, but can also assemble in class if they need assistance.
HexaFlexagon
Students are instructed to read the article and write four main ideas from the article. Or they can write one idea and come up with 3 different examples.
They are given the cardstock template and do images on the numbered triangles (from a diagram on the whiteboard).
We assemble this one in class – although I also send a how-to video for those who are ready to try it on their own.
SkitEach student writes a scenario based on an example from the reading. This may be straight from the reading, or they can interpret into a different scenario
They are put in groups of 3-4, they each discuss the scenario, then design stick puppets and a background, then act out the scene for the class
Zine
We fold a practice 8-page zine in class, then they can transform that either
using the same paper, or using another type of paper
Scavenger Hunt
Pin/Badges
Students receive 3 - 2.5” circles to do a drawing or image on based on
the reading.
La Loteria/Tarot Card
We will look at the iconic images in tarot
cards as well as la loteria cards, and
students will design a card from either set
based on an interpretation of the
reading
Extended Readings
Group Reading Strategies
• Reading a book for Art & Technology
• No individual grades for this assignment• “How do I hold a group discussion
knowing that most of my students will not have read all the required text?”
Strategy #1Divide the reading into 4 parts – give large sheet of paper, markers and several tasks for each group:
• 5 main points of the section
• 1 short summary of the section
• 1 memorable quote
• 1 drawing
• 1 question to pose
Strategy #2Divide reading into sections. Give each group a section, along with a choice of “styles”
Materials for each group: die cut people (for puppets), sticks, and a sheet of paper for background. Glue, colored paper, markers.
Sports figuresMovie setConspiracy TheoristsAnimals at the ZooSilicon Valley types
(tech folks)The BacheloretteExplorersScooby DoZombies
The MuppetsKindergarteners/preschoolersDownton Abbey/butlers, maids Sherlock Holmes/Detectives
Star TrekStar WarsHarry PotterSuperHeroesPrison
Assignment: create a summary in in the form of a skit, using your choice of style from the ones given to you. Create a scene and the actors with the materials.
Horror filmClownsWrestlersCatsArtistsRap GroupFood itemsDogs