The document provides instructions for a collage art project where students will create a representation of their hero using magazine clippings, drawings, and other materials. It discusses what makes someone a hero and characteristics of heroes. Students are asked to choose a personal hero for their collage and will present their piece in a short critique, explaining who they chose and their artistic process. The project requires participation in class discussions, a thumbnail sketch, a completed 10x13 collage with at least 10 images and one drawing, and a 2-minute presentation.

1. MY HERO Heather Cullen Carlos Martinez Christen Glenn

2. Who do you think of when you hear the word hero? Family members Friends, Historical & religious figures, Celebrities, Sports icons, Authors or characters from their stories…

3. What makes someone a hero? Discuss the characteristics of heroes and role models:

5. Collage We will be incorporating drawing, collage and mixed media. Drawing is two dimensional mark making. A collage is an artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface. Mixed Media implies the use of many materials.

6. Who is your hero? Choose someone that you admire as a hero. We are going to make collage representation of our heroes using recycled magazine clippings, drawn images and other textural materials of your choice.

8. Planning Process -Thumbnail -Decide on the composition and placement of images. -Decide on textural images and media you would like to draw with. -Placement. Sharpies work best.

9. Critique Do a short 2 minute presentation of your piece. Talk about who you chose and why you chose them. Explain your images and your artistic process.

10. Requirements -Participation in discussion -1 thumbnail sketch -10x13 composition- fill the page completely! -Minimum of 10 collaged images -1 drawing on final piece -Participation in critique- 2 minute presentation