The medium of the 3D art project is "found materials", and students were instructed to only use holdhold items that otherwise would be likely found in a recycling bin. A second requirement of the project was that these 3-D self portraits needed to have a semblance of a face. Students then created two different sides to the portraits, each showing an aspect of their identity.
It is very common that our middle school students seek to establish a stronger sense of self and, in this process, our students typically find multiple ways to express their identities. Whether this is reflected in shifting social dynamics or a changing pattern of dress and physical appearance, early adolescents can become hyper-focused upon who they are and how others view them. This process of maturation has been summarized by psychologists, "Some of the most important changes that occur during adolescence involve the further development of the self-concept and the development of new attachments. Whereas young children are most strongly attached to their parents, the important attachments of adolescents move increasingly away from parents and increasingly toward peers" (University of Minnesota, Psychology Department). With this need in mind, students in Ms. Bank's 7th grade Art class have recently created 3-dimensional self portrait projects. The medium of the 3D art project is "found materials", and students were instructed to only use holdhold items that otherwise would be likely found in a recycling bin. A second requirement of the project was that these 3-D self portraits needed to have a semblance of a face. Students then created two different sides to the portraits, each showing an aspect of their identity. The slideshow of images below illustrate two contrasting sides of various identities, thoughts, or beliefs shared by our students: Comments are closed.
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AuthorSMr. Kevin Tracey Archives
February 2019
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