Academy Park High School

Student Teacher: Gianna Goldey
Cooperating Teacher: Harry Eichelberger

Lesson #1: Music Drawing Assignment

This lesson plan is intended to have students reflect on how sound evokes feelings and how those emotions can be visually depicted through art-making. Students will learn about the neurological condition of Synesthesia and how our sense of sight and sound are related to one another. Students will listen to a song of their choice and draw along based off of the sounds they hear and the emotions they sense. Students will be encouraged to draw with their instincts through making quick artistic decisions such as, the speed of mark-making, line weight, and color choice. This lesson is intended to help students think beyond representation through specific imagery but rather abstraction and personal interpretation.

Lesson #2: Found Object Assignment

This lesson is intended to help students think beyond traditional methods of artmaking through implementing found materials and repurposing objects. The main goal of this lesson is to teach students about the concept of utilizing accessible materials within their environment as a way to create meaningful artwork. Students will view examples of Assemblage Art and upcycling as a tool to create works that enhance their connection to the physical world around them. This lesson is meant to encourage students to shift their perspective towards “trash” as a form of sustainability in art.

Lily Evans, Grade 9, (Photoshopped mug with drawn snail)

Charlyn Kweh, Grade 9 (Found object used- Glasses)

Emmett Carter, Grade 10, (Found object used- Iphone charger blocks)

Aiden Nester, Grade 10 (Found object used- Cheetos)

Aaniyah Hutchins, Grade 12 (Found objects used- Plastic cup, pencils, string)

IMG_8728 - Gianna Goldey.jpg — **Gianna Goldey**
TYL ‘21, Art Education

My name is Gianna Goldey and I am an Art Educator based in Philadelphia, PA! As an Artist, I find a greater sense of self and gratitude through repurposing found objects and materials in order to create something entirely new. I’ve always believed in the importance of looking deeper within your environment for inspiration and I feel very strongly about stressing this concept to my students. As an Art Teacher, I am dedicated to facilitating a positive space for students of all ages to explore new materials and concepts in order to see Art within everything around them.

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