Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to appreciate the visual arts in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and understand the artistic techniques used in the movie.

Materials and Prep

• A computer or tablet to watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Paper and pencils for sketching

Before the lesson, make sure you have access to the movie and have a comfortable space to watch it.

Activities

1. Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Enjoy the movie and pay attention to the visual elements, such as the art style, colors, and animation techniques used.

2. Create a Spider-Verse inspired artwork

Using the techniques and styles you observed in the movie, create your own artwork inspired by Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. You can draw your favorite character or scene, or even come up with a new Spider-Verse character of your own.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an animated movie that combines different art styles to create a unique visual experience."
• "The movie uses a technique called 'multiverse' to show different versions of Spider-Man from different dimensions."
• "Pay attention to the colors used in the movie. Colors can convey emotions and set the mood of a scene."
• "Notice the animation techniques used, such as the exaggerated movements and comic book-inspired visual effects."
• "Think about the art style used in the movie. How does it contribute to the overall storytelling and atmosphere?"
• "When creating your own artwork, feel free to experiment with different art styles and techniques to make it unique and expressive."