Grade 5 Resources

PYPX ONLINE TOOLS

PYPx Reflection Assessment

PYPx Portraits

Pixlr Editor

EZ GIF maker

Noun Project - icons + images

Unsplash - Images

Pexels - Images and Videos

Pixabay - Images and Vectors

English Dictionary / Thesaurus

Jisho Org - Kanji look up tool

Adinkra Symbols via Theme

Artist Statement Template

PYPx Expressive Symbolic Portrait TASK

Using our creative design process, create a mixed media (drawing, painting, printmaking and collage) expressive symbolic portrait that deeply considers how the theme “Pathways to Positive Change” is connected to your chosen PYPx aea of focus.

Take inspiration from your chosen artists and be sure to remix their ideas, styles and techniques to create something that is uniquely expressive.

It is essential to use Line, Shape, Color, Texture and Object symbolism in your completed artwork.

Check that you have completed these steps:

Create a well-thought out plan that includes:
- Engaging Title + Reasons for interest
- Concept Map
- Inspiring artists
- Symbolism of Line + Shape + Color + Texture + Objects
- ½ page color sketch with annotations + feedback + changes (in total a full page)
Choose a symbol = kanji, Adinkra or create your own
Paint symbolic background
Collage your symbol onto the canvas (physical shape + texture)
Build up layers and paint symbolic portrait over the background (use paint, wax crayon, paint pens etc.)
Add finer and finer details to enhance the symbolism and visual interest of your final portrait.

1/2 Page Thumbnail + ANNOTATIONS

Create a detailed coloured sketch of your masterpiece
List important symbolism
Check line, shape, color and texture use.
Record action feedback that you received from others
Reccord changes that you plan to make

Artist Statement

1 Describe: form, media, subject matter, important elements

2 Deconstruct: Analyze + Interpret

Analyze = Highlight the Art principles and elements, symbols that you really want the viewer to know more about

Interpret = Explain how mood, message and meaning are communicated through the use of lines, shapes, colors, symbols and any other important elements in your work.

4 Reflect: Refer to aspects of the Studio Habits of Mind to talk about how your PROCESS + ARTWORK are successful and how it connects to your life and who you are.

Good Life Goals - Pack of Actions - SDG.pdf

Sculpt Unit - Facing our Future

The Good Life Goals are based on each of the SDGs

Think about which one has the most impact upon your life.

Think about which one really concerns you and is impacting people, nature and our planet.

Which one are you most interested in exploring through your ceramic sculpture project?

Concepts + SYMBOLISM + ISSUES + POSITIVE CHANGE

EXAMPLE

Use this example to guide your thinking.

Choose your theme
Choose your split complementary color scheme + list symbolic connections
Choose landscape objects + list symbolic connections
Create a 1/2 page sketch and use color pencils to work out where you'll add your3 colors. Remember it's more about VALUE than color!

Traditional Japanese Shop Front Photos

Download your preferred shop front
Use the 'preview' app to reduce the color saturation to 0%.
Choose the direction you want the front of the shop to face (east or west)
Add your horizon + VP1 + VP2 and your initial vertical line to mark the corner of the building.
Commence adding key lines in two point perspective.
Erase any unnecessary lines and shade all surfaces that face away from the light source