Activities for February 2020

February is the month we celebrate African-American History Month and Valentine's Day! We will be learning new techniques to create better art. Additionally don't forget to look up our Art Contests Page to participate in the latest contests.

   

Adrian Piper

(1948-)

Focus: Patterns, Scale and Proportions

Dashikis: Origins Examples

Activity

Design a scene involving a famous woman in history dressed in a dashiki.

Materials

· White Paper 9"X12"

· Pencil
· Colored Pencils

Steps

1) Sketch your scene 
2) Finalize your shapes 

Visuals & Resources

 Adrian Piper , Adrian Piper Artworks,  Women In History

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about Kindness

How can you display Kindness during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter

Activities for January 2020

Happy New Year 2020!  To celebrate the new year we are going to explore some of the Chinese New Year's Celebration Traditions.  We will use shapes, symmetry, and patterns to build a 3D moving Dragon model.  Scroll down for the lesson details.  You can also participate in the "Every Drop Counts" poster contest.  See the Art Contest Section for information. 

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

January 6 – January 17

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.2.P.13.4 Demonstrate that the Greater the Applied Force, the Greater the Change in Motion 

SC.3.P.10.1 Identify Forms of Energy

SC.4.P.12.1 Objects in Motion

SC.5.P.13.2 Changes in Motion  

Technology: LAFS.3.RL.1.1/1.2

Engineering:4.RL.2.5

Math: MAFS.2.MD.1.1 - A. Measure the Length

MAFS.3.MD.1.1 - C. Measure Length

MAFS.4.OA.3.5 - E. Symmetry

MAFS.5.MD.2.2 - C. Numerical Patterns

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre:  n/a

Artistic Style:   Abstract

Content/Meaning: n/a



Media/Technique: Drawing

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color, Proportion/Scale

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry, Balance, shapes, Form,   Pattern

Other: How To Draw A Dragon (2nd-3rd),  How To Draw A Dragon (4th-5th)

Historical Art / Artist Reference

 Chinese New Year 2020 Fireworks, Story of the Chinese New Year Chinese Calendar

Visuals/Resources

1.     Visuals: Toilet Paper Roll Dragons, Toilet Paper Rolls Projects

2.     Websites: How to Create a Paper Roll Dragon,  How to Make a Chinese Kite

3.     Videos: 

Activity

Create a 3D Moving Dragon

Materials

· Multi-Colored Papers

· Colored Pencils

· Scissors
· Glue Stick

Steps

1- Chose a type of Moving Dragon to create using available materials.

2- Use computers to research on how to build a moving dragon.
3- Use paper and other found materials to build a 3D prototype of a moving dragon.
4- Use a video camera to record the dragon’s movements.

Home Learning

Due Date: January 19

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment:  Chinese New Year 2020

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other Origami designs

Learn Stop Motion Animation here -> StikBot

Art careers related to the unit

Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

Critique

Critique the finished Dragons

Enrichment Projects

Explore other ways of expressing Asian culture through art and/or explore anime styles

SDI Projects

Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

BIO

Top Anime Artists

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about the Pursuit of Excellence

How can you display the Pursuit of Excellence during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter

Activities for December 2019

Welcome December!  We are going to use colors to create personalized holiday cards.  While working on our cards we will be learning about the different ways people celebrate the Holidays around the world. Read on for the details... 

Lesson 1-3 / Dates

December 2 – December 20

Essential Question

What is the role of greeting cards during the Holiday Season?

V.A. StandardsBig 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.

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

For card examples click HERE

Vocabulary (Click on links for definitions)

Genre:  n/a

Artistic Style:   Decorative

Content/Meaning: Imaginary / Common Events

Media/Technique: Drawing, Collage, Painting

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Color

Design Principles: Contrast, Symmetry

Other: 

Historical Art / Artist Reference

The History of Greeting Cards

Visuals/Resources

1.      Visuals: Teacher samples

2.      Websites: Easy Holiday Card Images

3.      Videos: Easy Holiday Cards , Origami Stars

4.      Music: Holiday Songs  Instrumental Holiday Music

Activity

Create a Holiday Card   

Click Here for Ideas

Materials

·White Paper 9”X12”

·Pencil 

·Watercolor Markers

Steps

1) Design a holiday scene with a white crayon on a white paper
2) Use art sticks or watercolor pencils to color
3) Add details using watercolor markers and a black sharpie 

4) Glue the artwork on a folded red, green or blue paper

Home Learning

Due Date: December 21

1) Learn vocabulary words

2) Reading assignment: The History of Greeting Cards

3) Sketchbook: Practice drawing other greeting cards designs

Art careers related to the unit

Art Education, Graphic Design, Illustration, Craft

Critique

Critique the finished cards

How To Write Inside A Card

Enrichment Projects

Explore other ways of expressing care through art

SDI Projects
Practice drawing lines and shapes and writing in cursive

Values Matter

Value of the Month

Click HERE to view a video about Fairness

How can you display citizenship during art classes?

Reference: Values Matter