Objective for students: to experience a variety of mediums and
techniques used for creating art. Expanding art history knowledge, connect to
class themes while building art vocabulary. Using art tools, strengthen hand
eye coordination in creativity and following a series of more complex directions,
problem solve as individuals.
Starry Night Inspired Landscape -What are the basic elements of landscape? Dividing the
picture plane. Art vocabulary, following a series of direct drawing
instructions, sketching, developing a personal approach drawing crayon and over
painting with water colors, salt added for star effect. City/Country theme
Math/Science/Art observed and imagined landscapes
Imaginary
buildings- If you could
construct any kind of building you wanted to what would it look like? Using a
variety of art materials students created their own building as part of their
class town. Project connects to
engineering and design concepts
Charming buildings- working with model magic clay artists created 3-D mini charm buildings Project connects to engineering and design concepts
The red barn – moving from 2-D to 3-D construction, students were given a flat barn
template and challenged to cut, collage and create their own 3-D construction. Project connects to engineering and design
concepts
Art History
connection: Picasso, Van Gogh, Romare
Bearden, Norman Rockwell, Grant Woods
