03/26-04/09 - St. Basil's Cathedral

St. Basil's Cathedral

 

Lesson Objective: Students will know the seven lines of art, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, dotted, and dashed. Students will be able to draw St. Basil's Cathedral using all 7 lines of art.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To draw, color, and cut out St. Basil's Cathedral using the 7 lines of art.

I Can Statement: I can create on paper St. Basil's Cathedral making sure to use all 7 lines of art.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - To begin the lesson the students are shown a presentation about each of the seven lines of art. During the presentation I call on someone from the class to identify each type of line that is shown in each slide. They will learn each type of line, zigzag, diagonal, horizontal, vertical, curved, dotted and the definiton of line in art. They will also understand that an implied line is not actually a continuous line that is drawn but one that they eye is able to follow, for example a tree line. After discussing line I will then show them pictures of St. Basil's Cathedral and ask them to identify the different types of lines in pictures of the building. They will learn what St. Basil's Catedral is, it's location, and when it was built. I will then give them a handout they can use to draw the building and give them instructions and write them on the board so they always have a reference to the expectations. I show them examples of student work and model easier ways to draw the building. Day 2 - On day two I give them their drawing paper and a printed copy of the building. Because the students have fears of drawing this building due to it's complexity I make sure to give them constant encouragement and hang examples around the room to show that other 7th graders have actually done the project with great success. Days 3-10 - I use continuous guided practice to make sure students are staying on task and to give encouragement when needed. I also give help when needed to those who are intimidated by the project to help get them started. The instructions are written on the front board to be used as a reference when needed.

Vocabulary:
Line
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Zigzag
Curved
Dotted
Dashed
Proportion

Materials:
PowerPoint Presentation
How to draw St. Basil handouts
Pencil
Eraser
Crayons
Colored Pencils and/or Markers
Sharpie
Scissors
Glue
12x18 drawing paper

Instructions:
1. Using handouts as a guide draw St. Basil's Cathedral. Try to utilized as much of the paper as possible.
2. Outline completely using a black sharpie.
3. Color using colors that closely resemble the building.
4. After coloring, cut it out so that there is only the building.
5. Using another 12x18 drawing paper, design and color the background, making sure to cover all the white.
6. Glue the building to the background making sure that all the edges are glued down. Wipe off any excess glue.

Modifications: Do not take points off if drawing is too small. Help with tower placement. Give extended time to finish

03/11-03/14 - Creative Name Design

CREATIVE NAME DESIGN

Lesson Objective: SWBAT: Draw the letters of their name using objects to represent each letter.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: Creating the letters of their name using different objects only from a theme to represent each of the letters.

I Can Statement: I can create the letters of my name using themed objects to represent each letter.

Teaching Strategy: Day 1 - Talk about a persons name and how important that name is to each and every individual. Ask students how it makes them feel when someone mispronounces their name or calls them by another name. Introduce the project showing examples. Ask students what kind of theme is used for each example. Draw examples on the board of different objects to use to draw different letters. Explain the specifications for the project and write them on the board for future reference. Use guided practice to help elicit ideas for different themes. Day 2 - Use guided practice throughout class to ensure project guidelines are being met. Day 3 - Use guided practice to help students finish. Have students stand and show their names to the class and state what theme they used.

Materials:Examples of project
9x12 drawing paper
Scratch paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Crayons

Instructions:
1. Using scratch paper practice drawing letter designs and letter sizes.
2. After picking out a theme, like art supplies or sports equipment, draw each letter of the name horizontally across the page.
3. Make sure that the letters are either big enough, for short names, or small enough, for long names, to fit across from on side to the opposite side of the page.
4. After drawing each individual letter use colored pencils or crayons to color the letters.
5. Students may design the background or leave it blank.
6. Have students write their last name only on the back of the page.

Modifications: Give more time to finish the project. Do not grade off for make letters too big or small.

03/05-03/08 - Pointillism

Pointillism

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Lesson Objective - SWBAT understand the work of Georges Seurat and how to create a picture using dots of color.

Essential Skill To Be Mastered: To create a picture out of colored dots.

I Can Statement: I can create a picture using with dots of color.

Teaching Strategy: I start this project by asking the students what they think of dots. I then show them pictures of the work of Georges Seurat and introduce them to pointillism. I explain the process of creating one color by using dots of certain colors placed close together to give the illusion of a different color. I show them examples of student work and models how close the dots need to be for the best look. The students compare the different examples and discuss the quality and craftsmanship of each. I use guided practice to make sure students are following instructions and staying on task.

Materials:

9x12 drawing paper

Magazines

Pencil

Markers

Instructions:

1. Find a picture in a magazine to reproduce and cut out.

2. Lightly draw the picture on the drawing paper.

3. Use markers to create dots of color using the colors from the magazine picture.

4. When finished with dots erase all pencil lines.

02/25 - Value Study

Value Study

Lesson Objective: Students will understand value in art and how to make different values of one color.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To be able to create seven different shades of one color.

I Can Statement: I can create seven different varying shades using just one color.

Teaching Strategy: First talk about value and how it is used to create depth in picture. Then show an example of what they will be doing. Then model how to create a consistant darkening value using just one color or a graphite pencil. Then show students how to apply that value to turn a shape into what looks like a 3D picture. Use guided practice to ensure students understand how to go from a white object to a dark object using just 7 darkening values.

Materials:
12x18 drawing paper
Pencil
Colored pencils
Ruler

Instructions:
1. Students will draw 7 of the same shapes on one side of the paper and 7 different shapes on the other side.
2. Number the shapes 1-7.
3. Number 1 will be white (students will not have to color it).
4. Numbers 2 -7 will be a value scale going from the lightest of the color in number 2 and darkening in each consecutive number until number 7 is the darkest.
5. One side students will use a regular pencil and the other side students will use a colored pencil.

02/19-02/26 - Monochromatic Paintings

Monochromatic Paintings

Lesson Objective: Students will know how to create a monochromatic painting and be able to list the 9 different color schemes (primary, secondary, intermediate, monochromatic, complimentary, analogous, neutral, cool, and warm).

Essential Skill to be Mastered: To draw and paint 3 monochromatic paintings using one main color from another color scheme for each painting.

I Can Statement: I can create 3 monochromatic paintings using the same design but a different color set for each painting.

Teaching Strategy: To start this project I will show them different pictures of paintings done in a monochromatic color scheme. I will then show an example of the finished project and go through instructions on how to do it. I will hand out the paper needed for the paintings and model for them as they follow along how to create the same design three times. After they have drawn their design three times we will discuss mixing colors and color schemes. I will use guided practice as they start their paintings to make sure they are following instructions, using proper painting techniques, and using colors for the color scheme of their choice. The instructions will be written on the board when needed for questions.

Material:
6x10 drawing paper
Pencil
Geometric shaped stencils
Watercolor paint
Paint Brush
Water cups
12x18 black construction paper
Glue

Instructions:
1. Using stencil trace shape on paper 6-8 times making sure that each shape overlaps another shape two times.
2. When finished with the first design lay another sheet of drawing paper over the first. The first drawing will show through on the second sheet. Lay the stencil over each shape and trace again (make sure to use the stencil and not just freehand to ensure exactness).
3. Repeat this for the third paper.
4. After all three are drawn have students choose three main colors, one for each painting that belong to a certain color scheme (example: green, orange, and purple for secondary colors).
5. Using one main color start painting each shape on one paper different shade (add black or white) making sure to paint the overlapping sections a different shade of the same color.
6. Repeat this process for the other two designs making sure to use a different main color for each.

02/01-02/08 - Yarned Animals

Yarned Animals

Lesson Objective: SWBAT manipulate yarn and glue in order to create an animal on a flat surface.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: Create an image with yarn.

I Can Statement: I can correctly work with yarn and glue to create a picture of an animal using yarn and glue.

Teaching Strategy: When starting this project I have the students create a simple cartoon drawing of an animal, bird or fish. I do not tell them what they will do to the drawing until they are finished and then I show them good and bad examples of the finished project so they get a better understanding of their expectations. I model how to effectively transfer their design to the cardboard and how to glue the yarn showing them how much glue is needed and the length of the yarn. The SmartBoard is used when looking up cartoon animals on the internet to draw. Instructions are written on the front board as a reference for questions.

Materials:
Computer paper
Pencil
Cardboard
Yarn
Glue

Instructions:

1.     Draw an animal on the poster board. Draw just the main shapes.

2.     Cut yarn into strips to fit into each shape on the animal and glue them down.

3.     Make sure that each strand of yarn is right up next to each other. There should be no gaps between the yarn.

4.     Cut yarn to fill the background.

5.     Students will be graded on how well they glue the yarn down and whether or not there are gaps between the yarn strands.

01/28-01/30 - Textured Practice

Texture Practice

Lesson Objective: SWBAT understand that texture is how something feels or looks like it feels and how to create the look of texture on a 2D surface.

Essential Skill to be Mastered: How to create simulated texture.

I Can Statement: I can create the look of texture on paper.

Teaching Strategy:  I started a conversation about textures and some of the places they could be found. We watch a PowerPoint showing different textures and how when there are many objects (like pebbles) together it creates a texture while each individual pebble has its own texture. I then asked them to get up and walk around the room to feel and find different textures. We then discussed objects that looked like they had a rough texture but were indeed smooth. After discussion I showed them an example of the practice texture they were going to create and modeled how to do it. 

Vocabulary:

Texture

Simulate

Tactile

Materials:

12x18 Drawing paper

Pencil

Instructions:

1. Fold paper in half.

2. Fold in half again.

3. Fold in half one more time and unfold to show 8 different sections.

4. Draw a line across each fold line in order to see each section.

5. Fill each section with a different texture pattern.

6. There should be 8 different patterns.