Wednesday

1st grade art creations 2016-17

In First Grade we continue our skill building an art exploration with lots of animal based projects. Here is an overview of what we did this year.

What did we do this year in Art?
Innovations in Art our art room theme for 2016-17 
We explored a variety of artistic processes, asked questions presented connections and made discoveries- during the journey created some great art too!
First Grade Program overview
Objective for students: to experience a variety of mediums and techniques used for creating art. Introduce art history text and continue exposure to the elements of art. Using art tools, developing fine motor skills and following a series of directions.
Painted paper-process painting with sponges, caps and corks- Fine motor skills, hands on experience
Spider and Web-review line direction, direct drawing create a web with crayon, paint over with watercolor and observe the reaction of wax to water, add salt to wet paint to create another effect.
Science Art connection Observation/Imagination
Cookie People around the world-using a pattern to cut out a shape. Human form. Looking a traditional dress and costumes around the world. Using assorted papers to create unique clothing. Drawing details with crayon and or pencil.
Cultural connection-Traditional dress around the world
School Project- Heart drawing and watercolor project for online sales
Klee Cat- inspired by the work of Paul Klee students learned how to follow a series of direct drawing instructions and create their own Cat/Bird composition. Completed project in crayon and watercolor
Awesome GiraffesGiraffe facts and fun. Artists created a colorful background habitat for their art giraffe. Using a pattern for the head they drew their own giraffe complete with ears, eyes, muzzle and awesome cone! Cut paper collage, makers and color pencil for details.
Science Art connection Observation/Imagination