Environmental Dioramas
Central Focus
Students will learn that art can be used to represent a specific aspect of the artist. Additionally, students will develop their problem-solving and motor skills by practicing paper folding as well as understand the culture and traditions behind the Japanese art form of Origami.
"I can" Statements
I can understand how origami was created and the traditions of the Japanese Art of Origami.
I can demonstrate quality craftsmanship by taking my time and creating at least 1 good origami of my choice to display in my digital portfolio.
I can practice making multiple different origami sculptures.
Standards
VAS: Cr 2.1.5- Experiment and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches through practice.
VAS: Cr 2.2.5- Demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
VAS: Cn 10.1.4- Create works of art that reflect community cultural tradition.
Vocabulary
Origami: the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures
Decorative: something that can be useful and beautiful
Sculpture: three-dimensional forms of art
Materials
White Art Folder
In the folder, there will be 3 sheets of origami paper. (KEEP THEM SAFE!)
Coloring supplies (Color pencil, marker, or crayons)
