5th Grade Mapleview (2013)
Project #1
5th Grade
Realistic Watercolor Painting
The students have created a watercolor painting inspired by an image they have chosen. The image they selected had personal meaning to them. The 5th graders will learn how to free draw their picture onto watercolor paper using a few techniques that help them place their image on the paper correctly. The students have learned different watercolor techniques: wet on dry, dry on dry, wet on wet, wash, value scale, crayons, colored pencils, salt, masking tape, sponge and rubber cement. The 5th graders will use these techniques to help them paint a realistic watercolor painting.
The Elements of art we have covered are:
Value, Form, Line, Space and Texture.
Project #2
5th Grade
Plaster Gauze Sculpture
The students have created a sculpture with their hand and arm made of plaster gauze. The students learned how to plaster their hands and fingers with plaster gauze, and design a sculpture from those hands and fingers. The students also designed the base (made from cardboard) for the sculpture to sit on. This base will create a mood that will bring the fingers and hands to life.
The Elements of art we have covered are:
Color, Value, Form, Line, Shape and Texture.
Project #3
5th Grade
Georgia O' Keeffe Abstract Pastel Drawing
The students learned about an artist named Georgia O' Keeffe. O' Keeffe was known for her abstract paintings in which she used SHAPES, LINES, COLOR and VALUE. The students created three different abstract drawings which included shapes, lines, colors and value. The 5th grade students used soft pastels to add the color and value to their drawing. The soft pastels needed to be blended with their fingers or Kleenex, and they needed to show value (lights and darks of colors) throughout all drawings.
The Elements of Art we have covered are:
Color, Line, Shape and Value.
Project #4
5th Grade
Ceramic Container
The 5th grade students created a ceramic container with a theme of their choice: (animal, person, hobby…). The students started with a ball of clay, and then cut their ball of clay in half. After they cut their clay they hallowed out both ends and then slipped then back together. The students could add a spout, handle and cover to their tea pot. The container was fired and then glazed.
The Elements of art we have covered are:
Color, Form, Line, Shape and Texture.
Project #5
5th Grade
Wycinanki (Polish Paper Cutting)
The students have learned the techniques of Polish paper cutting. The students learned how to fold and cut different designs into their paper. They also designed the background with smaller pieces in which they used the same techniques. The students learned about making things symmetrical (the same image on both sides), and they had to look their design over to make sure the pieces they were putting on were the same on both sides of the image. Each student’s design is unique and original.
The Elements of art we have covered are:
Color, Line, Shape and Space