Meet the Artist – Sam Stang
5:27
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Sam Stang is a glass artist. In this video he shares examples of his work, describes the process for creating his work and influences on that work. Learn more about him at http://www.samstang.com.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: Visual Arts-75**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as part of a flipped learning activity focused on STEAM. Have students view the video on their own. Discuss it the next day as a lead into the STEAM aspects of glass making. Investigate the STEAM related aspects to glass making–what are some of the chemical processes that happen when glass is molten, color is added, and the shape is formed?
- Write an opinion on what is considered art, and why. Ask students to provide clear examples and focus concepts such as color, form, concepts, etc. rather than ‘I like it’ statements.
- Have students respond to the artwork. What do they think of the subject matter? What do they like about the colors, style, etc.? Would they be interested in creating artwork like this? Why or why not?
*Profile videos use a first-person/first-hand approach to highlight interesting people doing interesting things in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
