Selfie/Collage/Me

Based on the project The Soul(s) Of, exhibited at Photoville from September 13 u2013 23, 2018 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Students will reflect on their public/private identities and create a collage-based self-portrait.nnLearning objectives: use various art techniques such as photography, collage, and social media; create a self-portrait collage related to identity; discuss their artwork in the context of the theme; and write about themselves through the lens of identity.nnThis lesson plan was created during United Photo Industriesu2019 Fall 2018 Teacher Professional Development Day. Many thanks to PhotoWings for supporting UPI Education.nnAuthors: Mark Robinson, Eliseo Rivera, Avery Powell, Michelle Repiso and Makeba Rainey u00b7 Featuring photography by Makeba Rainey u00b7 Grade level: 6th u2013 12th grade u00b7 Subjects: Art, Photography, English Language Arts u00b7 Time required: 3 u2013 5 class sessions.

• Use art techniques: photography, collage, and social media
• Create a self-portrait collage related to identity
• Discuss artwork in the context of the theme
• Write about themselves through the lens of identity