6th Grade

Lesson: Folk Art Owls inspired by the style of the Mexican Sugar Skulls

During this project, students  . . . 

• learned about the Mexican holiday, the "Day of the Dead".

• illustrated characteristics of Mexican Sugar Skulls including bold colors, radial flower eyes, and decorative feather designs.

• demonstrated Rhythm through the repetition of the art elements: line, shape and color.  

• selected and used colored media of choice.

Lesson: Optical Illussions

During this project, students  . . . 

• learned about Optical Art

• Created Movement and Rhythm by repeating, rotating & alternating the the Elements of art: line, shape, color

• Used contrasting colors values to create color and vibrations