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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Tool Time

Objective:
To make a composition using a non-painting tool for the composition, tool and subject matter.

Materials:
Pencils
Sketch book or scratch paper
Various forms of non-art tools (fork, spoon, brush, etc.) that can be dipped in paint.
Watercolor paper
Acrylic Paint
Permanent Marker

Procedure:
1. Choose from a variety of tools or objects to create a drawing.
2. Create studies (practice drawings) in your sketchbook or scratch paper emphasizing effective use of the elements of art and principles of design (line, shape, texture)
3. Use your object to create an abstract painting using acrylic paint on your watercolor paper. This will be the background of your drawing.
4. Once the acrylic paint is dry, draw your object by repeating all or parts of the tool chosen over your abstract painting

***Tip: Be open to what happens during this process. ***

Assessment:
Write a self reflection discussing the pros and cons of working in this unconventional manner.
What did you like or dislike about this project? Why?
Did the struggle outweigh the enjoyment and sense of discovery or vice versa?

Examples of Student Work:

Monday, May 23, 2016

Create-A-Plant

For this assignment, I asked my 6th grade students to pretend they were botanists who had recently discovered a new, never before been seen plant.

The students had to document their findings and include the following key pieces of information:

plant's name

plant's basic needs

how the plant's needs are met

where the plant lives

a colored illustration of the plant in it's natural habitat

an illustration showing the principal parts of the plant's anatomy (text features like labels, captions, maps, bold words, subheading, and more)

Then the student's had to create a paper mache' model of the plant using a plastic bottle, cardboard, and masking tape. Below are the student's examples:

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Making Abstract Ceramic Masks

For this project I challenged my grade 6 Art I students to design an abstract mask based on the Kimmy Cantrell's artwork. The student's faced the challenge head on and did an amazing job!

Objective:

To explore the amazing creations of sculptor, Kimmy Cantrell
To look and brainstorm at what features make Cantrell's artwork unique.
To create a colorful mask using clay based on a sketch that the students designed.
Use acrylic paint to finish the mask

Examples of students artwork:

Thursday, December 31, 2015

End of Semester Mini Project - Storybook Figures!

Mini Project: Storybook Figures

Project adapted from: Hinshaw, Craig. "Storybook Figures. "School Arts Magazine Dec. 2015: 27. Web.

Objective:

To create a story board story about a princess or a superhero.

To create a figure using aluminum foil based on the main character of their story. The students will also make clothing for their character.

To make your story more interesting your character needs to have a problem!

Most children's stories have a happy ending. How does your character solve his or her problem?
How does the story end?

Materials:

Storyboard worksheet

Scratch paper

Pencil
Aluminum Foil

Pipe Cleaners

Tissue Paper

White Glue

Examples of Student Work:
Grade 6 (Semester)

Monday, December 28, 2015

Torn Paper Animals

Objective: To use torn paper/magazines to create an animal collage on a cardboard panel.

Materials:

pencil

sketchbook

plastic animals to draw from observation

scratch paper

11x14 cardboard

glue

Art History Connection: Deborah Shapiro

Examples of Student Work: Grade 6 (Semester)

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Go Fish! Revisited

Paper Mache' Fish using recycled materials created by Spring 2015 6th grade students at JMS.

Materials used:

Plastic Bottles
Cardboard
Masking Tape
Newspaper
Paper Mache' Glue (Elmer's glue mixed with water)

The Students were evaluated on:

craftsmanship (neatness & sturdiness)
aesthetics (demonstrates principles of art & elements of design such as line, shape, color, texture, etc.)

Student Work:

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Go Fish!

Fish or other Sea Creatures from Recycled Materials

JMS - 6th Grade - Fall Semester

Materials: Cardboard
                   Masking Tape
                   Newspaper
                   Paper Mache' Glue (Glue All + Water)
                   Acrylic Paint
                   Googlie Eyes

Examples of JMS Student Work:

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