Sunday, April 1, 2018

Activities for April 2018


Spring is in full swing with our botanical illustration project.  We are going to continue the practice of basic shapes and shading by illustrating tropical plants.  We are also getting ready to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month by using basic shapes and primary colors to imitate popular Haitian Painting Styles.




Lesson 1-2 / Dates
April 2 – Apr 13


Essential Question
How can you use illustrations for references?


A botanical illustrator is a person who paints, sketches or otherwise illustrates botanical subjects. Typical illustrations are in watercolor, but may also be in oils, ink or pencil, or a combination of these.


V.A. Standards


Big Idea: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.

VA.2.S.1.1- Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes.
VA.3.S.1.1- Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.
VA.4.S.1.1-Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.
VA.5.S.1.1-Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

Correlated L.A. Standards

LAFS.2.RL.1.3/2.5/3.7, LAFS.2.RI.1.1/1.2/2.5
LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7, LAFS.3.L.3.4.a&d
LAFS.4.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7, LAFS.4.L.3.5c
LAFS.5.RL.1.1/1.3/3.7 LAFS.5.L.3.4a&c



Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)



Artistic Style:   Realism
Content/Meaning: Figurative
Media/Technique: Drawing
Other:  Polygon Shapes



Historical Art / Artist Reference


Visuals/Resources
1. Visuals: Teacher sample / Haitian Paintings
2. Websites:
3. Videos: 








Activity
Create a scene using the Haitian countryside as inspiration to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month during the month of May.

Materials

-White paper 9”X12”
-Pencil
-Makers

Steps
1) Sketch your scene
2) Color using complementary colors



Home Learning
Due Date: May 12
Learn vocabulary words
  



Good luck on your assessments and congratulations to the art students accepted in the Art Magnet programs!

Values Matter

Value of the Month


Click HERE to view a video about Honesty
How can you display Honesty during art classes?
Reference: Values Matter

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