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?

Botanical illustrator - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botanical_illustrator

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)

Genre:  Scene



Artistic Style:   Realism

Content/Meaning: Figurative

Media/Technique: Drawing

Design Elements: Line, Shape

Design Principles: Contrast, Balance

Other:  Polygon Shapes

Historical Art / Artist Reference

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



Haitian Art References

Haitian Art

Haitian Art History

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