Middle School Art Lesson: Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Project, Artist Study, Rubric

Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with no prep, Pop Art projects? This Roy Lichtenstein art lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be inspired by his swirling music staff with stripes and Benday dots. Moreover, they’ll connect with technique of using comics and ads to create gallery paintings.

And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on Pop Art artists like Roy Lichtenstein.

During this art project, your class will discover how artists like Roy Lichtenstein were inspired by 1950’s and 60’s popular culture. And, they’ll learn 3 ways to achieve movement in art. Students will draw a primary-colored, Pop Art musical composition using the step-by-step guide and PowerPoint.

Plan lessons for students about contemporary artists and art appreciation in a way that excites them. Finally feel confident in your art curriculum and be organized and prepared to teach art!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Can I be honest with you? Art history can sometimes be boring for kids. There, I said it. Teaching about artists and cultures doesn’t have to be a snoozer, though!

I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt this Roy Lichtenstein art lesson. All will engage kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:

• Roll a dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
• “You Pick” art worksheet for kids to choose their own elements
• Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick elements and you can integrate technology in the art room
• Printable dice template in case you have no dice
• Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
• Drawing practice worksheet, for kids who want to sketch out their ideas
• How to Draw Musical Staff Lines worksheet, with step by step pictures on how to make the tool
• Roy Lichtenstein Artist biography about the life and work of this American Pop Art painter, so you don’t need to research
• “Big Ideas” reflection worksheet where students write about their art process
• Self-assessment worksheet so kids can think about how they performed during the project
• Art grading rubric which assesses expectations, craftsmanship, work habits, creativity, and clean-up
• 8 “I CAN” Statements aligned to the Studio Habits of Mind to use during instruction or post on your bulletin board
• 4 Art exit tickets with quick, thought-provoking prompts
• Art history coloring pages to keep kids inspired by Roy Lichtenstein’s musical compositions outside of the art room

YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Roy Lichtenstein Art Project)
• 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint
• 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
• Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

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EXCELLENT RESOURCE! My students were able to engage during the activity and didn't even want it to go to recess! Amazing!

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My Art students love doing these sheet, and they are learning about more Artists as they do! Also, perfect for Art Sub Plans!

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Awesome! I used this right away for art with my students and they really loved it. They liked the options and discovering what to draw next. Thank you so much!

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Created by Amie Bentley, © Glitter Meets Glue Designs, LLC