March 03: Exploring Music through Art
Assigned Teachers: TBD
Introducing the topic: "Exploring the magical connection between music and art." (5 minutes)
Explain the concept of converting music into art and how it can inspire creativity.
Share examples of famous artworks inspired by music to spark interest and imagination. (below)
“Composition IV” by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911
Music, Pink and Blue No. 2
1918
You will need:
Art supplies:
Paper (preferably large sheets or sketchbooks)
Paints (watercolor or acrylic)
Paintbrushes (assorted sizes)
Markers (variety of colors)
Crayons or colored pencils
Pencils and erasers
Water cups and palettes (for mixing paints)
Paper towels (for cleaning brushes and spills)
Audio equipment:
Speakers or a sound system to play music
Music selection:
Use the videos below and only play the sound without showing the video
Choose instrumental pieces with evocative melodies and rhythms
Guide
Visualization and Observation (10 minutes)
Play a piece of music with diverse sounds, rhythms, and emotions. (see video list below intro video no. 1 -)
Encourage students to close their eyes and visualize what images or colors come to mind as they listen.
After the music ends, ask students to share their observations and interpretations with the class.
Discuss how different people can perceive the same music uniquely, leading to diverse artistic expressions. (video no.2 as an example)
Making and Problem-Solving (20 minutes)
Provide each student with art supplies such as paper, paints, markers, and crayons.
Play another piece of music, instructing students to translate their visualizations into artwork. (video links below no. 1 music only)
Encourage experimentation and creative problem-solving as students encounter challenges in expressing their ideas. (quick decision-making because music continues)
Circulate among the students, offering guidance, feedback, and assistance as needed.
Community Building (15 minutes)
Facilitate a group sharing session where students exhibit their artworks and explain the connections to the music.
Encourage positive feedback and appreciation for each other's creations.
Emphasize the value of collaboration and learning from one another's perspectives.
Encourage students to ask questions and engage in constructive dialogue about their artistic choices and inspirations
Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)
Gather the students together and recap the key concepts explored during the class.
Invite students to reflect on their creative process and how they translated music into art.
Discuss any insights gained or new discoveries made about the relationship between music and visual expression.
Encourage students to continue exploring this connection in their future artistic endeavors, also under the view of being how they can show deaf people what the
