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!
Fifth Grade program overview
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, building onto fine
motor skills, support individual development of expression and following a
complex series of directions.
Hands on Exploration- pastel color blending on 9x9 format/abstract
Day of the Dead - Cultural exploration, artists that inspire, how does this tradition
connect to North and South American history and World influences?
Connecting to classroom Social
Studies themes
Festive Paper Skeletons/Calacas-Observe the human skeleton. Using a pattern cut,
connect and create a stylized version of a human skeleton. Inspired by the Day
of the Dead celebration create a personalized skeleton, using color pencil, markers
and paper Science/Art observation and
imagination
School Project- Heart drawing and watercolor project for online sales
Audubon Day- Introduction
to famous American based artist, explorer and naturalist John James Audubon.
How did he live and work?
Bird sketches-studying
class resources, handouts, and print reproductions create a bird sketchbook, pencil
& sketch paper. Looking closely, details, contour lines, anatomy, using
art/science vocabulary. Science/Art
connection
Audubon inspired bird prints-Student select bird drawing from their portfolio to
create as a limited run series of print. Transfer image to soft plate using a
wooden stylist. Model printing process. Small groups pull prints, sign artist
proof, refine and make individual paper and ink color choices. Reflect on
images.
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| Printing Day |
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Engineering/Art connection observe imagine process
product
Abstract color values study- using green, purple or orange tempera students
developed an abstract composition following a series of direct drawing instructions
sharpie and black crayon were used for detail and design. Introduction to Abstract and Non-Objective art, building vocabulary
