Art and Music Fusion

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Art and Music Fusion

Explore how music influences art

In this lesson, students will create art pieces inspired by different genres of music. They'll explore how music can influence artistic expression and create visual representations of sound. This exercise encourages creativity and helps students understand the connection between auditory and visual arts.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore how music influences art

Materials

Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, paints), Music player, Selected music tracks (various genres), and Worksheet on music and art

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Introduce the concept of how music can inspire art.
Briefly discuss the objectives of the lesson.
Explain that students will listen to different genres of music and create art that represents what they feel or imagine while listening.

Step 2

Listening and Creating Art

30 mins

Play different music tracks, one by one, pausing after each track.
For each track, ask students to draw or paint what they feel or see while listening to the music.
Encourage them to use various colors and shapes to express their emotions and thoughts.
Provide guidance and support as needed, ensuring all students are engaged.

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

10 mins

After all the tracks have been played and art pieces created, gather the students for a group discussion.
Ask reflective questions about their artistic choices and how the music influenced their art.
Encourage students to share their feelings and thoughts about the activity.
Summarize the lesson by reinforcing the connection between music and visual art, and how different art forms can inspire each other.

0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Worksheet

Music and Art Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on how different genres of music influenced their artistic creations.

What genre of music did you find most inspiring for your art? Why?

Think about how the music made you feel and how that translated into your art.

Describe the colors and shapes you used in your artwork. How did they relate to the music?

Consider how the tempo, rhythm, and mood of the music influenced your artistic choices.

How do you think other forms of art (like dance or poetry) might be influenced by music?

Reflect on the emotional and expressive qualities of music and how they might inspire different art forms.