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 * || **M****ake a Switch: Let There be Light!** Mark Kobasz **and** Joyce Valenza ||  ||
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 * ala Matisse! || ala Dali! || ala Kandinsky! ||

Tasks:
 * Create a functional light switch plate inspired by the work of a famous artist!
 * Before you begin to create, you'll need to select a notable artist.
 * See our [|Art Pathfinder] for ideas and resources. (Your teacher has to approve the artist! .)
 * Examine his/her work and respond to the following questions below.
 * Use the organizer to ensure your research is adequate and ready for presentation.
 * Create a [|Voicethread]presentation to share your research and analysis. (Dr. V will help you sign up for a premium account.)

**Your presentation should address:**
 * Why are you attracted to this work? In what ways do you personally connect to his or her work?
 * What do you think the artist is trying to communicate?
 * Which three pieces of the artist's work do you find most interesting? (Share those pieces in your slides.)
 * Indicate how the artist is representative of its time, environment/geographic space, gender, ethnic group.
 * Present critical facts about the artist's life and style.
 * Write your own critiques of the artist's work.
 * As you research, be on the look-out for examples of work you want to include in your presentation. Be selective.
 * Shoot a digital picture of your work. You will need to describe how your work demonstrates the style/feeling/attitude of your chosen artist.
 * Keep track of your resources as you work. Your final slide(s) should be your works cited. You may use PowerPoint slides saved as jpgs for your works cited slides.

**Creating your art: a painting and a clay light switch:**
 * Based on your research, brainstorm and create thumbnail sketches of your ideas.
 * Have your sketch approved by your teacher
 * Select the strongest idea and create a life-size drawing using watercolor.
 * Role out a slab of clay and create your switch plate. Consider surface texture and bas- relief techniques.
 * You are ready to fire the piece!
 * Paint your fired switch plate with watercolors.
 * Find a wall!