Hundertwasser: 3

Lesson example

Lesson Plan

Morgan Hughes

Relief Print

Grade 3

Aim: to create a relief print

Objectives

Create a print using curved lines. 

Compare/contrast two works of Hundertwasser. 

Recognize curves and swirls found in nature.

Materials

Paper, pencil, pen (without ink if available), rollers, acrylic of water-based printmaking ink, foam board, and plexi-glass

Motivation 

What kind of lines does Hundertwasser use in his artwork?

What do his swirls and curved lines remind you of?

How do his lines relate to objects in nature? Snail shells, hurricane clouds etc.

How is a relief print made?

Presentation of Content

Teacher will ask questions:

            Who can show mw curved lines in the classroom?

            Who can stand up and show mw how to make a curved line with their body?

Teacher will demonstrate:

            How to first draw out the design on foam board and use the whole foam board touching the edge of       the board

            Use a pen to press down carving and making marks along the lines drawn

            Use the roller to roll out ink or paint

            Place paper over carved foam and press paper with hand gently in a circular motion.

            Lift paper to reveal printed image

Assessment and Evaluation

Teacher will walk around room holding up examples of work that shows curved lines running off foam board.

Teacher will show students work that depicts various choices in mark making

Teacher will ask students how their color choice related to their image. Ex: snail shell-pink, swirling clouds-blue

Possible Extensions

Make another relief print with a different color and overlap over another print.

NYC Strands of Learning

I.  Arts Making: printmaking

II.  Literacy in the Arts: discussing and answering questions about line, shape and nature

III. Making Connections: math and nature

V.  Careers and Lifelong Learning: Hundertwasser uses printmaking as a tool for his career and professional development

Morgan Hughes: Example