Bryan Collier Author Study

Presented by: Mary Beth Bauernschub

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Description:

Bryan Collier is an illustrator who uses collage to create images for his books. Students will look at a brief video of Collier working, examine his work in a variety of books, and create tableau based on a scene in one of his books. They will cut magazines and construct a collage.

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RESOURCES STUDENTS WILL USE

Uptown, Freedom River, Martin’s Big Words, Rosa, Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship, Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, Twelve Rounds of Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali, Cherish Today: A Celebration of Life’s Moments, Doo-Wop Pop, Lift Every Voice and Sing.

 

OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED

Magazines, scissors, glue, paper, crayons, colored pencils

 

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Warm up:

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Modeling and guided practice:

 

Independent Practice:

 

Sharing and Reflecting:

Independent Practice:

 

Sharing and reflecting:

·         Students share their final collage products with the class and explain the connection with Bryan Collier’s style.

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