3rd GRADE ART!

RADIAL BALANCE/SYMMETRY

This class students will look at the art principle of balance. They will look at different examples and learn about radial balance.

After looking at some different examples, students will be able to create their own radial design.

UGLY SWEATERS

This class students will listen to the story Lester's Dreadful Sweaters, by K.G. Campbell

After listening to the story we will look at a two different artists who incorporate sweaters/tops and fun designs and patterns into their artwork and then design our own ugly/crazy/beautiful sweater!

TEXTURE

This class students will look at different examples of texture. They will learn about actual texture vs. Implied texture and see some examples of both.
Then students will choose a subject and give their image implied texture!

IF THE DINOSAURS CAME BACK

This class we will listen to the read aloud, If The Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most.

We will talk about line and create our own contour line cityscapes. Then students will use shapes to create their own dinosaurs and cut them out from colored paper to add to our cities!

SHOE DESIGN

This class students will look at several contemporary shoe design artists including an artist who creates basketball shoes with fun designs, to an artist who uses her cultural influences and beads to create high fashion designed shoes.

After looking at some examples, students will have the opportunity to create their own shoe design.

TURKEY TROUBLE

This class students will listen to the story Turkey Trouble, by Wendi Silvano.

After listening to the story students will have the chance to disguise their turkey however they like!

Click the presentation to see some past examples!

SURPRISE DRAWINGS

This week we will make surprise stretch drawings.

Students will learn how to fold their paper to create a hidden area. They will be able to come up with and design their own surprise drawing.

STREET ART INSPIRED NAMES

DAY 2

This class we will continue working on our street art inspired names. We will look at two different street art artists and how they convey messages of positivity and joy through their artwork.

Students will finish their design from day one and begin to add color and a background.

STREET ART INSPIRED NAMES

DAY 1

This class we will start out street art inspired names. We will look at the difference between street art and graffiti and look at some examples.

Students will make their own name artwork inspired by street artists. We will begin by turning our names into shapes and forms and creating a layout for the design.