10+ sessions; 55 minutes per session

AWBAT Re-illustrate a caption from Jacob Lawrence's "Migration Series" using (Romare Bearden inspired) collage on panel.

—Wood Panel (we used 20"x24")
—Wallpaper Sample Books (donated by local interior designer), Construction Paper, Magazines, Newspaper, etc.
—Scissors and/or Xacto Knives
—Glue and/or Rubber Cement

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—Introduce Jacob Lawrence and Romare Bearden, their work, and the "Migration Series"
—Students select a caption from the "Migration Series" (we did it draft style!)
—Students brainstorm words and phrases based on chosen phrase
—Students create at least to thorough concept sketches
—Students select a final concept and loosely transfer to final panel via sketch (to get an idea of size)'
—Students select paper textures and colors that are appropriate for project completion (ongoing)
—Beginning with background, students work to execute their concept through collage

Rubric based on:
Efficiency (use of time/planning)
Craft (neatness/execution)
Guidelines (collage/concept)

My Jacob Lawrence Binder Notes:
http://www.thesmartteacher.com/exchange/resource/1534

My Romare Bearden Binder Notes:
http://www.thesmartteacher.com/exchange/resource/1419

Migration Series Background:
http://www.phillipscollection.org/collection/migration-series

Migration Series Images & Captions:
http://analepsis.org/2012/03/25/the-great-migration-series-by-jacob-lawrence-hum225/

Pictured (from left to right):
Panel 54
Panel 32
Panel 44
Panel 18

Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence

Harlem Renaissance

Variety, Texture

Collage, Paper

History/Social Studies

Migration.pdf