Meet the Artist

Every year, I do a project where students have to research an artist on their own.  I change it up in some way every year.  Sometimes I require students to create PowerPoint presentations and in others they must create original artworks in their assigned artist's style.  No matter what, there is always a writing component, and they must present their artist to the class. 

This year, students had to write a one-page, typed, double-spaced report about the artist, and then put that on a poster along with a picture of the artist and at least one of the artists works of art.  The students were given a week in the computer lab and access to printers to help them.  We also talked about tips for writing a good report, and I got the librarian involved in the action to direct them to some great databases and sites for reputable information. 

Here are some of my favorite posters:

So guess what!  Those students who are so worried about "not being able to draw", have an opportunity to be successful in a "non drawing" activity!