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!
DHH Mixed 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, developing fine
motor skills, support individual development of expression and following a series
of directions.
Painted paper- process painting with sponges, caps and corks
Fine motor skills, hands on experience
Pumpkins-What
is a pumpkin shape, what are the parts of pumpkin? Direct drawing process, looking at natural shapes, creating using
step by step process. Completed work drawn with white glue on black paper,
colored with chalk pastel
Science/Nature/Art connection
Folk Art Cat- Inspired by the work of folk artist Laurel Burch, students created
their own folk-art cat using metallic color pencils on black paper. Skill building and following a series of
directions.
School Project- Heart drawing and watercolor project for online sales
Paper Quilt Cats – Continuing the cat theme student create a cat
pattern, selected a paper quilt square and body paper. Cutting/collage created
an image and used yarn to lace/sew, buttons and trim were used for details.
3-D cats- Built
around recycled materials, using newspaper and tape artists create cat bodies, paper
mache was used for the form. Once dried the sculptures were painted with
acrylic paints, details with Sharpie. Skill
building and exploring 3-D forms.
Scrappy Dogs- Using a series of patterns and building on the quilt square theme,
students created their own scrappy dog using printed paper fabric.
