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Monday, January 1, 2018

Activities for January 2018



  

Happy New Year 2018!  To celebrate the new year we are going to explore the New Year Celebration Traditions of Japan.  We will use shapes, symmetry and patterns to design Japanese inspired Concentric Kirigami paper sculptures.  Scroll down for the lesson details.  Also you can participate in the "Every Drop Counts" poster contest.  See the Art Contest Section for information. 


Lesson 1-3 / Dates

January 8 – January 19

Essential Question


What is the role of the Visual Arts in Ancient traditions?

V.A. Standards
Big Idea: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

VA.2.H.2.1- Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.3.H.2.1- Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.

VA.4.H.2.1-Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.

VA.5.H.2.1-Compare works of art on the basis of style, culture, or artist across time to identify visual differences.


Correlated STEM Standards
Science: SC.CS-CP.2.2-5.2
Technology: LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2
Engineering.4.RL.2.5
Math.5.RL.2.5


Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre n/a

Artistic Style:   Abstract

Content/Meaning: n/a

Media/TechniqueDrawing




Historical Art / Artist Reference


Visuals/Resources
1.     Visuals: Lesson References, Images Images 2

2.     Websites: Japanese Kirigami 

3.     Video: 


Activity
Create a Concentric Kirigami

Materials

· Assorted Colors Construction Papers 8”X8”


· Pencil

· Scissors

· Glue Stick

Steps
1) Trace different color circles using the templates ( click HERE for templates )

2) Cut a variety of patterns and shapes

3) Glue circles from center, small to big on a square piece of paper
Home Learning
Due Date: January 19

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: Japanese New YearJapanese Kirigami 

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other Kirigami designs


Art careers related to the unit


Critique
Critique the finished Kirigami
Enrichment Projects
Explore other ways of expressing Asian culture through art


SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive


BIO



POSTER CONTEST

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Every Drop Counts---> Click HERE for Poster Details
                          ---> Click HERE for examples
Deadline: February 27, 2018



Values Matter

Value of the Month


Click HERE to view a video about Pursuit of Excellence
How can you display the Pursuit of Excellence during art classes?
Reference: Values Matter


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