Day 8

Goal: Students will use basic color theory to mix colors and apply the final details to their triptych.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

Review basic color theory using the Color Wheel (primary colors, secondary colors, tints, shades).
Students will sketch final small details onto their painting using pencil, then work to complete their triptych paintings. If students need to use a color outside of their analogous color scheme, they may, using the color sparingly. Remind students of the concept of Repetition.
As students begin to feel finished, encourage them to ask a peer for comments/suggestions for any last improvements. Remind them to Be Kind, Be Specific, and Be Helpful.
[Teacher may consider creating a whole class Google Map Tour (See Day 9) instead of having students create an individual one. If so, while students paint, pull one student at a time to start mapping their place and typing their story description- students or teacher can upload images of completed paintings into the student's place later)] .
Clean-up—emphasize proper cleaning and storage of brushes (hair up) so that they don’t get ruined. Acrylic paint is plastic based, meaning it is not water-soluble after drying. Students should take care to keep paint off clothing, carpet, and to clean brushes well.
When paintings are dry, have students peel off the tape and carefully glue each one on a piece of 11" x 17" black paper. Have them give their triptych a title, labeling in white colored pencil (see Student examples in Materials section)

Primary Colors

Secondary Colors

Analogous Colors

Repetition

Tint/Shade

See Materials section, Days 6-8