Bug Symmetry: Students went buggy creating their own one of a kind insects! On this project we... -used ReflectiveSymmetry to create a piece of artwork -used shape to create an object -used collage (gluing paper together to make art) -wrote a biography about our bugs
Bubbles: On this project, we... -looked at the science behind seeing color on a bubble's surface -used curved lines and blending colors to add the refraction of color on a bubble's surface -used white oil pastel to add the reflection
Positive/Negative Space Cool and Warm shapes Students created a cool paper with watercolor and salt painting. Next, they made a bubble print with the warm colors. Once they were glued together, they cut the pieces into strips and cut shapes from both pieces. Students reflected the shapes outward to create the design.
Color Mixing Hearts Mrs. Horning's class is a bit ahead, so they had the opportunity to do a quick one day assignment on color mixing and positive and negative space. First, students dabbed primary colors onto wet papers. They blotted the papers dry. Once the papers were completely dry, students folded the paper and cut out a heart. To complete the project, the cut out heart (the positive space) was glued next to the negative cut 'scrap'. This quick little assignment turned out quite beautifully!
Monet Sunset Students looked at the work of Claude Monet and his use of cool and warm color schemes. We divided the color wheel into cool and warm for our paintings. Inspired by one of Monet's sunset paintings and impressionist brushstrokes, students used warm colors to paint the sky and cool colors for the water. Once dry, they added warm colors on the water's reflection. Last, they added either a city our mountain silhouette to the horizon. What we learned: -Claude Monet -cool and warm colors -painting styles with brush stroke -reflection on water -silhouette
Birch tree collage We looked at photos of birch trees and the birds we might find perched on them in the winter (we took some creative license on the color of our own birds!). Students prepared for their collage using several different painting techniques. First, they used different values of blue (by blending white) to create their background paper. On this, they splatter painted "snow." Then they used a scraper to drag black paint across a white paper for the birch tree's bark texture. After that, students used primary colors to blend and mix to create lots of colors for the birds that would be in their collage. Once all of their papers were prepared, students cut their tree paper into strips to create trees and branches. Then they cut shapes out of their multicolor papers to create their birds.
Clay Fish Students created a clay fish sculpture in clay. We discussed the science behind clay- its physical changes and chemical changes. They also learned about different uses of clay to build- slab pieces, coil pieces, and slip (watery clay). Students cut out their clay fish shape. Next, they added texture and patterns to the fish body with random supplies like pasta, caps, paper clips, and wire. They attached a fin using slip and coils. Last, they created a three dimensional effect with crumpled newspaper under the fish body. Once our kiln vent is all fixed, they clay will be fired and we will paint them!
Mountain Landscape Students drew and then cut a mountain range or hills to create a stencil. They added chalk to the stencil and rubbed the chalk onto the paper to create each layer of the mountain range. By continuing to layer the mountains or hills, they created depth in space. They finished the project by adding color to the sky using either water colors or chalk pastels. Learning objectives: -create a landscape with foreground, middle ground and background -creating space -learning to control pastels using a stencil
3/4/5 Within Reach Students were challenged to create a piece of art work with the theme of “Within Reach.” PTA nationally sponsors a contest called Reflections that students can enter art work. The 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students who had the opportunity to work on this at school were given a completely open forum in which they could create their art. They were given the opportunity to paint, use pastels, oil pastels, color pencil, collage, etc… They chose the material based up which media worked best with their plan. If was fun to see the students explore their own creative ideas!
3rd Gr. Pastel Pumpkins Students drew 2 pumpkins with a horizon line in the background. They traced all of the lines with glue. When dry, they used pastels to add color. They used different warm colors to create highlight and shadow to the pumpkin using their moon as a light source. They used cool color pastels for their night sky. The moon and stars were added with paint.
Observational Crayon Drawing Students used their observational skills to look at and then draw a crayon. We looked at how you can create a cylindrical form realistically in a drawing using curved lines and an ellipse (like an oval) at the base. Students drew their crayons and then added color. Next, we observed how a shadow is created on the curved surface of the crayon. Then students added cast shadows from the crayon onto the “table”. To finish the project, students drew lines from each crayon. Learning Objectives: -Observational drawing -Form -shading -cast shadows -Line
Line Story Students brainstormed different kinds of lines. Line is an Element of Art. They had to use permanent marker to draw 5 lines…not knowing what was next! We used permanent marker to practice the concept or creatively correcting mistakes. Too often, students will opt to start over when they make a mistake. Instead, trying to creatively change a mistake into a new idea allows students to use critical thinking skills to overcome the problem. Also, mistakes often add a more interesting twist into the art work than the original plan! Students had to create objects from the 5 lines they drew. Then they had to turn it into a cohesive picture…which led to some interesting imagery!! Once completed, they wrote a story to compliment these creative drawings. The students had a blast telling their stories and coming up with a ton of detail!
Rhythm Shapes Students drew out 6 organic or geometric shapes to start their project. We discussed how Rhythm can be found in music as well as art. They used Rhythm, a Principle of Art, to create a pattern around their shapes. Next, they used oil/watercolor resist to paint over their design. Last, they cut lines across their paper and glued it together leaving negative space between each piece. (Not sure why the pictures are sideways! The website kept turning them on me even when I uploaded them the other way!!)