David Bowie Lesson Plan

David Jones was a shy boy who loved music and performance art. He wanted very badly to become a star, but he would get very nervous in front of audiences... until he put on a costume. By becoming another identity, just like putting on a Halloween costume, he wasn’t so shy anymore, and so he kept changing, mixing what people call “boy things” and “girl things.” He created another identity which helped him become a very famous rock star.

Students design an outrageous outfit for David, using an image of him posing as a starting point. There's plenty of space around him to create a wild and avant garde look.

This lesson includes:

• Story

• Materials List

• Prep Steps

• Step-by-Step Instructions

• Resources including YouTube links

• Social Connections

• Art Concepts

• Suggestions to Accommodate Alternative Learners

• Reflection Questions

• Printable Worksheet

• Student Work
  

Materials needed:

• Printed copy of the activity sheet

• Colored pencils, markers, or crayons

• including skin colors

• OPTIONAL: use metallic or glitter crayons or

• markers to make the clothes outrageous