1. Do Now: Take out your notebook and a pen. Aim: What is improvisation? Ms. Williams Technology Jan. 4

2. Improvisation Creative activity of immediate “in the moment” musical composition, combining performance with communication of emotions and instrumental technique as well as spontaneous response to other musicians.*

3. Jazz Improvisation Improvisation is one of the foundations of jazz. Although the origin of the term “jazz” is unknown, it was first used to describe music in the Chicago area during the early teens of the 20th century. Improvisation is one of the foundations of jazz. Although the origin of the term “jazz” is unknown, it was first used to describe music in the Chicago area during the early teens of the 20th century.

4. Jazz Improvisation Abstract Expressionism How are they similar?

5. Abstract Expressionism Artistic movement in the mid-20th century comprising of diverse styles and techniques emphasizing the artist’s emotions, and attitudes through nontraditional and nonrepresentational means.

6. Hans Hofmann A renowned painter who was also a teacher of art in the U.S. as well as a prominent writer of painting theories.

7. Hans Hofmann Students of Hofmann included: Lee Krasner, Helen Frankethaler, Joan Mitchell, and Robert De Niro Sr.

8. Hans Hofmann

9. Helen Frankenthaler

10. Joan Mitchell

11. Music Influenced Digital Painting Painting Version 4 Create a New Photoshop document with the following specifications: Size: Letter Resolution: 300 ppi Color: RGB Painting Version 4 Create a New Photoshop document with the following specifications: Size: Letter Resolution: 300 ppi Color: RGB

12. Music Influenced Digital Painting Painting Version 4 - Instructions Create a New Layer (do not name it yet) A piece of music will play… Working with the following tools: Color palette, paintbrush, pencil, selection tools, gradient and paint bucket you will create a painting inspired by the music. What imagery do you envision? What colors do you see? What shapes do you associate with the sounds? Painting Version 4 - Instructions Create a New Layer (do not name it yet) A piece of music will play… Working with the following tools: Color palette, paintbrush, pencil, selection tools, gradient and paint bucket you will create a painting inspired by the music. What imagery do you envision? What colors do you see? What shapes do you associate with the sounds?