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A Culture Appreciation Art Lesson

Updated: Apr 29, 2020

Students will learn the culture of Jeepneys in the Philippines. They will learn the origins of this iconic public transportation, as well as other common vehicles from different countries. The main activity will be a group work of decorating their own Jeepney. Fun themes will be provided to each group.




GRADE LEVEL: 7th Grade (12-13 yrs old) class of 8 students.

TIME FRAME: Two Classes for 2 hours


Students will be able to:

- Learn about the origins of Jeepneys and how it became a national symbol.

- Explore different symbolic transportations of the similar kind around South East Asia.

- Explore how Jeepneys became metal canvases for artists.

- Work together to conceptualize and form their own Artwork on a Jeepney template.


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FOCAL ARTWORKS:


MATERIALS & INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS:

- Picture books on Animals and Fruits

- Local old Calendars

- Local old Magazines

- PPT on Jeepney

- Markers

- Acrylic Paint

- Paint Brushes

- Pencils

- Erasers

- Liquid Glue and Glue Stick

- Scissors

- Cup for water

- 18" x 14" Illustration Board with Jeepney Outline


PROCEDURES:

Day One:


1) Jigsaw Technique: The class will be split into two groups of four. Each member will be assigned a separate piece of information. In their groups, students will study the piece of information through searching the internet. They will be given 15 minutes. After, an expert group will be formed where students of the same information will come together, to gather their research. They will learn more about their assigned task through each other. After 15 minutes, the students will go back to their original group, and discuss their findings.


The groups will present their findings, and further discussion on the culture significance of Jeepneys will be laid out. (10 minute report per group).


2) Focal Artwork Discussion: As a class, we will closely look at the designs of each Jeepney. From the common colors used, what is drawn onto the vehicle, and how they think the artists decorated the car.


3) Jeepney Project: An introduction of the main project will be introduced. A sample piece will be shown as a model, as well as the materials, and canvas they will work on. To help with themes, a list of topics will be given as choices such as: Filipino Animals, Filipino games, Filipino Food, Filipino Events, and Filipino Plants & Flowers. A challenge for them is that they are limited to the primary color palette, as that is primarily used for a lot of the Jeepneys.


4) Brainstorming: The groups will spend the rest of the class time to think about their idea while looking at their canvas. They are encouraged to delegate tasks, and create thumbnails on their sketchbook.


Day Two:


1) Painting: The class will set up their station with equipments they need, and will spend the rest of the class time to create their Jeepney design.


2) Closing: The groups will present their work, and explain how they conceptualized their idea.


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