By Adilia Fernandes
Introduction:
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read Andy Warhol (Worlds Greatest
Artists Series) to students
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discuss the art period which
Warhol help influence (Pop Art)
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highlight to students Warhols
first break in the art world (shoe illustrations commissioned by Glamour
magazine)
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show pictures of different types
of shoes taken from different periods of time
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Lesson 1: Sketch a Shoe
materials
an unwanted shoe from home
cartridge paper
HB pencil, eraser
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role model for students (teach to
draw what they see)
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students sketch an used or
unwanted shoe
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draw size as is
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look carefully and draw what you
see
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take your time and focus closely
Lesson 2: Designing Shoe Modification
materials
coloured
pencils
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role model for students
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on the page of shoe sketch ,
students are to brainstorm a list of animals or any familiar ordinary
objects or things used or consumed by humans
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select one idea and add to the
basic shape of shoe (with one coloured pencil)
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add to sketch but do not alter
the basic shape of shoe
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make sure students engage in
conversation with peers in order to successfully achieve shoe transformation
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students select appropriate
colours and add to design carefully
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discuss various techniques and
ways of using pencil crayons
Lesson 3: Shoe
Construction
materials
sketch of modified shoe
used shoe
newspaper, cardboard (if needed)
masking tape
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role model for students
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students are to refer to shoe
design
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students are make additions to
shoe by manipulating newspaper and fastening with tape
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keep repeating process until
desired shape is achieved (remind students not to use an excess of tape)
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students are to squeeze the
newspaper and tape tightly in order to have a firm shape
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students are to make sure shape
is taped onto shoe and fastened well without falling apart
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continue with this procedure
until students has achieved his/her goal
Lesson 4: Adding a Base
Coat of Acrylic Paint onto Shoe
materials
colour wheel
wide flat bristle brushes
various colours of acrylic paint
palettes, water containers, paper
towels, newspaper
Ï review the colour wheel (primary, secondary, etc.)
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review the rules on how to use
paints and clean up responsibilities
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role model to students on how to
mix and achieve desired colours
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role model on how to apply paint
onto shoe covering the surface(inside and out) without missing any areas
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let the shoe dry before adding
details
Lesson 5: Adding Details
onto Shoe
materials
various sizes of bristle brushes
various colours of acrylic paint
palettes, water containers, paper
towels, newspaper
decorative elements
glue gun
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role model on how to apply
details onto shoe using various colours and sizes of brushes
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remember colours need to
complement shoe transformation
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once painting process is complete
and if necessary, students may glue decorative materials to complement shoe
design