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Color Theory Observation
Unit one for 8th graders allows them the autonomy of selecting an object around the room as the focus for their observational drawing, and implements the use of a color scheme to create a compelling composition for the viewer. They choose the dry media and the color scheme they want to work with and design a composition using their skills of observation of a still life piece.
Media
Free choice dry media
-Colored Pencil
-Chalk Pastel & Oil Pastel
-Sketch Markers
-Charcoal
Subject
Observational drawing of still life objects
Concepts/Techniques
-Color Theory
-Color Schemes
-Observational Drawing
-Sighting and Measuring
-Media specific techniques
-Artistic Process
National Arts Core Standard:
VA:Cr1.1.8a Student can document early stages of the creative process visually/verbally in traditional or new media.
VA:Re8.1.8a-
Interpret art by analyzing how the interaction of subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, use of media, artmaking approaches, and relevant contextual information contributes to understanding messages or ideas and mood conveyed.
Lesson Presentation:
Color Theory Burke.pptx
Media
-Earthenware clay
-Mid-fire glazes
-Ceramic tools
Subject
Free choice of utilitarian or sculptural ceramic piece
Concepts/Techniques:
-Hand-building (Slab, Coil, Pinch) wedging, slab rolling, coil pot, pinch pot, slip and score, relief
-Stages of clay (slip, plastic, leather-hard, bone dry, bisque, glaze)
-Types of clay(earthenware, stoneware, porcelain)
National Arts Core Standards:
VA:Cr1.1.8a- Student can document early stages of the creative process visually/verbally in traditional or new media.
VA:Re9.1.8a-
Create a convincing and logical argument to support an evaluation of art.
Glazing Demo
Press Plate Demo
Wedging, Slab Rolling, Drape Bowl
Block Printing
Media:
Speedy Carve blocks, block printing ink, speedball carving tool, brayer, transfer paper, mixed media paper
Subject:
Choice based subjects relating to advertising of self
Techniques:
-Negative and positive space
-Subtractive art
-Printmaking tools and techniques (carving, rolling ink, printing multiples, reverse drawing, line, texture, space)
-Mass art making
Standard:
VA:Cn11.1.8a
Distinguish different ways art is used to represent, establish, reinforce, and reflect group identity.
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