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Grade 9: The purpose of this project is to introduce color values by blending one color of paint with black and white to give a variety of value changes. This color relationship or color scheme is known as monochromatic. In Picasso's Blue and Rose Periods he used this color relationship to portray his mood and emotions at the time of his paintings.
Grade 9-12: Students will create a watercolor painting based on gesture drawings. Students will begin by exploring the technique of gesture drawing to quickly reveal the figure in motion through the fluidity of line. Students will view a video of turf dancers that pauses at various intervals to spotlight five different poses of the performers. They will draw five gesture drawings based on these poses, juxtaposing them in an informal composition.
Note: This lesson used a video of turf dancers found online, but any video showing a full figure moving or dancing can be used. The teacher could recreate the lesson simply by pausing any video at five different points for 30 seconds.
Grades 9-12: Students will explore the concept of “identity” by creating personalized hats which reveal aspects of their own identity. Students will analyze various types of hats and discuss what they communicate about the person wearing it. Students will create hats to display internal and external identity by decorating them in a way that represents
Grades 9-12: Students will explore the concept of “identity” by creating personalized hats which reveal aspects of their own identity. Students will analyze various types of hats and discuss what they communicate about the person wearing it. Students will create hats to display internal and external identity by decorating them in a way that represents Students will create a textural sculpture that captures light and shadow using natural materials. While this lesson focuses on texture, the students will utilize their understanding of form, content, and space to develop their sculpture.
Curriculum Connections: Science: Students will be exploring the natural world to gather materials for their sculptures, and will be required to know and discuss the items used. Check out the PowerPoint presentation for some great images!
Students will create a collage that depicts the design principle unity through dominance with shape, color, repetition, and/or surface quality. Student will be gathering imagery from magazines depicting some aspect of popular culture. This lesson connects to mathematics through the use of measurement, spatial proportions, and repetition. Check out the PowerPoint here.
