Three Dimensional Valentine Heart Candy

Creating 3D Word Hearts Loosely Inspired by Jim Dine
Objective: Students will be able to create a 3D heart artwork using words that express their feelings, inspired by the artist Jim Dine, utilizing pencil, crayon, and watercolor on paper.
Assessment:
Students will present their completed 3D word hearts to the class, explaining the words they chose and how those words reflect their emotions. The teacher will assess understanding based on creativity, use of materials, and ability to articulate their thoughts about their artwork.
Key Points:
3D Art and Jim Dine: Introduction to Jim Dine and his use of hearts in art.
Expressive Vocabulary: Importance of using descriptive words to convey feelings.
Art Techniques: Basic techniques for using pencil, crayon, and watercolor effectively.
Opening:
Show a short video clip of Jim Dine's artwork, focusing on his heart pieces.
Ask students: "What do you think these hearts mean?" to encourage discussion about emotions and art.
Engage students with a quick drawing activity: have them quickly sketch a heart and write a word inside that represents how they feel today.
Introduction to New Material:
Discuss Jim Dine's background and the significance of hearts in his artwork.
Explain the project: creating a 3D heart filled with words.
Introduce vocabulary related to emotions (e.g., happy, sad, excited) and demonstrate how to use these words to enhance their artwork.
Common Misconception: Students may think that only "happy" words are appropriate for a heart; clarify that all emotions are valid and can be expressed through their art.
Guided Practice:
Model how to draw a heart shape and use a pencil to sketch words inside.
Provide examples of different emotions and how to represent them visually (e.g., using bright colors for joy, darker shades for sadness).
Walk around the room to monitor student progress, offering feedback and support.
Ask guiding questions:
"What colors do you think express happiness?"
"How can we show sadness through our hearts?"
Independent Practice:
Students will create their own 3D word heart artwork. They will sketch a heart, fill it with words that express their feelings, and use crayons and watercolors to add color and dimension.
Expectations: Students should work quietly, stay focused on their artwork, and be prepared to share their creations with the class.
Closing:
Gather students for a brief sharing session. Each student will share one word they used in their heart and why they chose it.
Reflect on how art can be a powerful way to express our feelings.
Extension Activity:
Students who finish early can create a second heart that represents a different emotion or a heart for a friend or family member, using different colors and techniques.
Homework:
Students will write a short paragraph about how they feel when they look at their 3D word heart and what they learned about themselves through this activity.
Standards Addressed:
Tennessee Art K-12 Standard:
Standard 3.0: Creating - Students will create artworks that express their ideas, feelings, or experiences.
Standard 5.0: Responding - Students will analyze and interpret artworks, explaining their personal connections to the art.