Spring is upon us! We are going to get ready to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month by using basic shapes and primary colors to imitate popular graffiti mural styles. We will make bunny hats to observe Easter for April 21. We will make Mother's Day cards to get ready for May 12. Good luck on your testing!
Lesson 1-2 / Dates
April 1 – Apr 12
Essential Question
How do you communicate through art?
Activity
Create a scene using the graffiti style of Jean-Michel Basquiat as inspiration to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month for the month of May.
Materials
-White paper 9”X12”
-Pencil
1) Sketch your scene
2) Color using complementary colors
Historical
Art / Artist Reference
V.A. Standards
Big
Idea: Cognition and reflection are required
to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
VA.2.C.1.1-
Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and
self-expression.
VA.3.C.1.1-
Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.4.C.1.1-
Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal
works of art.
VA.5.C.1.1-
Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal
decision-making.
Visuals/Resources
1.
Visuals:
Teacher sample
2.
Websites:
Basquiat , Basquiat Artworks for
Kids, Images
3. Videos: The Radiant Child, PBS Basquiat
Home Learning
Due Date: April 12
Activity
Create a bunny hat
Materials
-White or Gray paper 9”X12”and 4"X24"
-Pencil
-Pink pencil
-Pink pencil
-Makers
-Stapler
-Stapler
Steps
1) Draw bunny face
2) Color ears and nose
3) Staple head to head band
3) Staple head to head band
Good luck on your assessments and congratulations to the art students accepted in the Art Magnet programs!
