Submitted by: Judi Morgan,
St. George School, Spokane WA.
UNIT: Mixed Media
Lesson: Altered Books
Grade Level: Middle School (through high school
Goal: To transform a discarded book into a creative art work of art that encompasses a theme and utilizes a variety of media and techniques.
Books
Altered Books Workshop
- Transform old books into one-of-a-kind pieces of art with Altered Books Workshop! In this book, readers receive detailed instructions for the newest craft craze--altered books--which combines bookmaking, collage, journaling, rubber stamping, papercrafting, stitching, embellishing and much more.
Altered Art: Techniques for Creating Altered Books
- The illustrations in this book are numerous, gorgeous, and absolutely helpful, supporting an encouraging text that starts with general information, including basic techniques and ideas about selecting a starting-point object.
New Directions in Altered Books
- This book was chock full of great ideas and inspiration for working with altered books. It covers such topics as choosing the right book, preparing the book, design principles, tools and materials, and techniques for altering books. Then there are many projects, each with a picture of the finished book, a list of instructions, and materials and tools.
Possible Media:
To print, click on the chart and print.
Assessment - Rubric:
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Student
Name:
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Assignment:
Altered Books
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Circle
the number in
pencil that best shows how well you feel that
you completed that criterion for the assignment.
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Excellent
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Good
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Average
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Needs Improvement
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Score
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Criteria
1
– Preparation-
A
list of possible themes in sketchbook
A collection of possible items to use is continually
added to
Actively listened to introduction and explanation
Handouts are placed in student folder
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
2 – Process-
Handout
is referred to for instruction and clarification
Requirements are adhered to and checked off as
completed
Demonstrations are actively listened to without
distraction
The
theme is thoughtful and obvious throughout the
entire book
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
3
– Presentation-
The
shapes are very neatly cut out or torn everywhere
and the gluing is very neat, and all the edges are
down
There is nothing “questionable”
Neat,
clean & complete
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
4
– Effort-
Took
time to develop idea & complete project?
(Didn’t rush.) Good use of class time?
Proper cleanup procedures
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
5
– Craftsmanship –
Skillful
use of the art tools & media?
Use
of different techniques both in isolation and
combination with others
The
book is extremely well crafted in all sections and
there are no areas of distraction
When
you look at this image it appears complete (there is
nothing else you could add or take away to make it
better)
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
6- Response-
Participation
in class discussion/critique
Written response is thoughtfully and thoroughly
completed and typed.
See below.
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
7 – Artist Statement
Preliminary
writing assignments thoughtfully and thoroughly
completed
Rough Draft turned in on time
Final Draft turned in with Altered Book
Final Artist Statement completely, eloquently, and
thoughtfully addresses each of the questions and
gives insight to your final work
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Criteria
8- Creativity
Pages,
ideas, effort, honest risk-taking over and above the
minimum requirements of this project.
Really getting into the project with thoughtfulness
and dedication
Projecting your own “voice”
Going the extra mile
Demonstrating a desire to do more than one’s best
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10
- 9
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8
- 7
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6
– 5 – 4
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3
- 2 - 1
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Total:
80
(possible
points)
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Grade:
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Written Response
1. What were some of the experiments you attempted? Why did you decide on this particular design?
2. After looking at the other images, choose one or two that you think are particularly outstanding. Explain what you think makes them work well.
3. If you were to do this project again, would you do anything differently? If so, what?
4. What have you learned from this project?
Rubric Note: you could change the scoring to 10 - 9 8 7 6 or less
ARTIST STATEMENT
See Lesson on Writing Artist's Statement from Molly Gordon
