A5. The Myth

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

HA4T ART&CULTURE

THE MYTH

THIS LESSON

Introduction

Assignment -  Greek myth

Examples of Greek myth in art

Assignment - Greek myth - START

MYTHOLOGY AND ART AND CULTURE

There are countless gods, heroes and demons. They are to be found in literature, painting and sculpture as well as in religious practives and daily customs and have quietly influenced the decisions and actions of men.

ASSIGNMENT 

1    Read and research a Greek myth (start sketching first ideas)

2   Create an original artwork that reimagines a scene or character from Greek mythology (5 lessons)

3   Present your research 

INDIVIDUAL

TODAY WE ARE INQUIRERS 

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research.

TODAY WE ARE OPEN-MINDED

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

WORDLESS GRAPHIC NOVEL

GREEK MYTHS IN ART

ICARUS

ICARUS

NARCISSUS

GREEK MYTHS

Theogony: Clash of the Titans. According to Hesiod's Theogony, in the beginning, there was only Chaos. ...

Τhe Three Sisters of Fate. ...

Prometheus and the Theft of Fire. ...

Pandora's Box. ...

The Abduction of Persephone by Hades. ...

The Name Giving of Athens. ...

Theseus and the Minotaur. ...

Daedalus and Icarus.

ASSIGNMENT 

1    Read and research a Greek myth (start sketching first ideas)

2   Create an original artwork that reimagines a scene or character from Greek mythology ( lessons)

3   Present your research 

INDIVIDUAL

THIS LESSON

How to start

Assignment -  Greek myth

Make a visual artwork of your myth (6 lessons)

THIS LESSON

How to start

Assignment -  Greek myth

You can demonstrate your understanding of Greek mythology by creating a visual artwork that depicts a selected Greek god, goddess, or myth

TODAY WE ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE

I come up with my own ideas.

I try to solve problems creatively.

I thinkt about different art techniques and mediums.

 

HOW TO START

1. Choose a myth

2. Gather Inspiration & References

3. Decide on Medium & Materials

4. Start Building Your Artwork

YOU'RE AN INQUIRER 

I investigate things I want to know about art.

What do you need to investigate to 

improve the quality of your work?

THIS LESSON

Work on presentation 1/2
Assignment -  Greek myth

Myths are to be found in literature, painting and sculpture as well as in religious practives and daily customs and have quietly influenced the decisions and actions of men.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Write a short summary of your myth.

2. Find 5 examples for your myth in art.

3. Discuss the purpose of origin myths.

PRESENTATION

1. Fold an A3 paper display board.

2. Exhibit display board and graphic novel.

3. Explore the other Myth’arts.

4. Self-assessment.

THIS LESSON 1/2

Work on presentation
Assignment -  Greek myth

Myths are to be found in literature, painting and sculpture as well as in religious practives and daily customs and have quietly influenced the decisions and actions of men.

THIS LESSON

Work on presentation 2/2
Assignment -  Greek myth

Myths are to be found in literature, painting and sculpture as well as in religious practives and daily customs and have quietly influenced the decisions and actions of men.

PHOTO COLLAGE

Create a photoshop collage of your myth.

Photoshop yourself into the picture.

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3 lessons

EARLY
FINISHER 

ASSIGNMENT 

1    Read and research a Greek myth 

2   Create an original artwork that reimagines a scene or character from Greek mythology 

3   Present your research 

You can create an artwork that reinmagines Greek mythology.

THIS LESSON

- Rubric criteria

- Work

- Feedback

You can create an artwork that reinmagines Greek mythology.

RUBRIC CRITERIA

1. Identify and desribe the criteria to be assessed

    skills, knowledge and/or behaviours

2. Identify and describe the levels of mastery

FAIL

PASS

GOOD

FEEDBACK

Work in pairs.

What do you want to achieve?

What do you need to do to achieve that?

THIS LESSON

- Presentation assignment, to showcase your work.

- Work time

- Feedback

By doing research, you can place your myth in a larger context.

PRESENT MYTH'ARTS

Summary

Examples 
Discuss

Display board

RUBRIC CRITERIA

1. Identify and desribe the criteria to be assessed

2. Identify and describe the levels of mastery

FAIL

PASS

GOOD

RUBRIC CRITERIA

Creativity

Information

Effort

FAIL	PASS	GOOD
There is no risk-taking or experimentation.	The work shows some originality and creative thinking but still relies on familiar ideas or approaches.	The work is highly original and demonstrates strong creative thinking.
The answer is rushed or lacks depth, showing minimal effort to gather or present information.	The work meets the assignment's requirements, but could benefit from further research or expansion.	The response provides a comprehensive amount of relevant, detailed, and well-researched information.
No evidence of planning, problem-solving, or a desire to improve.	Time and energy are spent appropriately, though there may be room for improvement.	The student is fully engaged in the task and goes above basic expectations.