Artwork+and+Argument

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=Artwork and Argument=

====The purpose of this activity is to inspire students to view the visual "evidence" that the film uses with a critical eye. The majority of the pieces of artwork are used without direct reference to what the painting is, who painted it, or even why the painting is being used as "evidence." The way the film uses the images is suspect because the images do not always correlate to what is being said on the screen. So why is that image being used? ====

====This activity asks students to research the artwork, but also to summarize the claims being stated in the film both on the whole and in a specific clip of the film. Students are asked open ended questions and asked to produce evidence to their claims. This activity will scaffold toward creating their own textual arguments or documentary films. The activity also incorporates internet research and visual text discussions This activity will take a full 52 minute period. ====

====Students should be in groups of three and should have one computer for the group. To begin students will enter the wiki space and click on the group link below. Then they will follow the directions for their group. It is best to show the video to the class before they break into groups. ====