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The Art of Mapmaking
The Art of Mapmaking
Aiden 5H
The focus of this lesson was the art of map making called Cartography. Fifth Grade Artists were given the assignment to create a theme, brainstorm vocabulary, and begin to design a map. Their maps needed to contain title, border, compass rose, symbols and an optional map legend.
Caoimhe 5R
Liam 5R
Bridget 5H
Aedan 5R
Jaxon 5R
Ryan 5R
Lily 5H
Morgan 5R
Seraphine 5H
Charlotte 5R
Karanina 5H
Leah 5R
Geometric Mosaic Design
Geometric Mosaic Design
Charles S. 5R
Our lesson focused on geometric designs found in Native American Culture. Radial, concentric, and symmetrical designs were highlighted. The art of creating an image from small parts such as stones or glass tiles know as Mosaic was discussed. The artists of Fifth Grade were given a variety of natural materials and their assignment was to create a piece of jewelry.
Charlotte 5R
Aedan 5R
Andrew 5H
Aiden 5H
Bernadette 5R
Brienne 5H
Caoimhe 5R
Bridget 5H
Charles G. 5R
Charlotte 5R
Sofia 5R
Ethan 5H
Jaxon 5H
George 5H
Liam 5R
Karanina 5H
Leah 5R
Kevin 5H
Morgan 5R
Lily 5H
Ryan 5R
Sebastian 5H
Sophia 5R
Seraphine 5H
Ink and Watercolor
Ink and Watercolor
Brienne 5H Sebastian
In preparation for this project, Fifth Grade Artists spent time drawing from real life. After several sketches the students used brush and black ink to draw their vase and blossoms from memory. The following week the students worked in watercolor carefully considering a palette to complete their works of art.
Leah 5R
Charlotte 5R Jaxon
Lily 5R Andrew
Sophia 5R Morgan
Aiden 5H Bernadette 5R
Bridget 5H Seraphine
Charles G. 5R Sofia
Caoimhe 5R Ethan
Karanina 5H Kevin
Isabella 5R Aedan
Ryan 5R Liam
George 5H Charles S. 5R
Draw, Draw, Draw!
Draw, Draw, Draw!
Drawing is an important part of a visual education. Students are encouraged to draw from what they see...not what they think they see. These are some examples of the student observational sketches.
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