Discover how to build your art foundation skills and express your creativity by learning different art techniques.
3-D Hands Objective: To teach not to judge by having students create art based off the outline of their hand. Materials: White computer paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons Prep: Provide an example of a 3-D hand. Start by tracing your hand. Then draw lines horizontally. Have the lines outside …
Treasure Map and Chest Goals: To have kids think about what they treasure and the obstacles they are willing to overcome to reach this treasure. Have children reach this goal by using sequential thinking, directional skills, and displaying emotional intelligence. Materials: Long construction paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons, square-shaped …
Clay Animation Class Teachers: Alexander Becher and Destiny Simmons (Lessons 1-4) ASI Spring 2016 During this set of lessons we wish to incorporate a number of different concepts and skills in order to allow each student to find the aspects they most enjoy. As each student discovers what they enjoy …
Interior Design Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Three 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: Interior design Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques using paper Vocabulary: Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, cube, cylinder, proportion, scale Materials: Shoe boxes, fabric scraps, pattern paper, xeroxes of miniature rugs, paper for cubes and cylinders Procedures: Day …
Clay Hands Level: Elementary and Middle School Duration: Two 45-minute class periods Historical Overview: August Rodin and France Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques. Vocabulary: Positive and negative space, carving additive and subtractive methods, proportion, scale Materials: Clay, carving tools, wire and washer clay cutting tool, sponges, water containers, …
Level: K-8th ESL Duration: 1-1.5 Goals and Objectives: To introduce watercolors, encourage self-expression, and remind students of happy memories. Vocabulary: “____ makes me happy” Materials: Watercolor paper, construction paper, slips of lined paper, staples, watercolor paints, soft & small brushes, water cups, paper towels, pencils, colored pencils Procedures: Teachers …
Exploring Card Making, Animals and Heart Shape (Projects can be Community Service, MLK or Valentine Holiday Related) Mouse Heart Shape Project This construction paper rodent can hold its own small card, making it perfect for Valentines Day Vocabulary: Symmetry, asymmetry, horizontal versus vertical (for paper format) Materials: Glue, scissors, yarn, …
