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Geometric Shape Assemblage
Lesson Plan, Grades 6-12, Art, Science, Math, History, Language Arts, Mixed Media
Description
Lesson Plan and Artwork by Phyllis M. Annett
Students will study patterns found in nature and in objects representative of various cultures. Students will develop their own patterned designs using oil markers on a number of various geometric shaped mini canvases to construct a well designed assemblage, mounted on elevated levels.
Objectives
- To enable students to recognize and utilize the elements and principals of design in their own work and that of others.
- Realize and execute a patterned assemblage that is the sum of many parts following one central theme.
Supplies Needed
Roylco® Foam Paint Bottles, Pack of 3
Sax® Halifax Cold Press Watercolor Paper, White, 90 lb, 11"x15", Pack of 100
Sax® True Color Non-Toxic Concentrated Washable Liquid Watercolor Paint Set, 8 oz bottle, Assorted Colors, Set of 10
Sharpie® Oil-based Paint Marker, Medium Tip, Assorted Metallic Colors, Set of 2
Sharpie® Oil-based Paint Marker, Medium Tip, Assorted Classic Colors, Pack of 5
Sharpie® Oil-based Paint Marker, Assorted Metallic and Classic Colors, Pack of 5
Sharpie® Oil-based Paint Marker, Assorted Fashion Colors, Pack of 5
Sharpie® Oil-based Paint Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted Neon Colors, Pack of 5
Sharpie® Fine Extreme Permanent Markers, Black, Set of 4
Sharpie® Metallic Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 36
Aleenes® Multi-purpose Non-Toxic Tacky Glue, 1 Pint Jar
Fredrix® Mini Cut Edge Panels, White, Assorted Sizes, Pack of 180
Fredrix® Mini Cut Edge Panels, Black, Assorted Sizes, Pack of 180
Crescent® No. 8 Medium-Weight Melton Mounting Board, 8x10" Pack of 10
Crescent® No. 8 Mounting Board, 11x14", Pack of 4
Faber-Castell® Creative Studio Soft Pastels, Assorted Colors, Set of 48
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Standards
Creating
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Presenting
Anchor Standard #6: Convey meaning through presentation of artistic work.
Responding
Anchor Standard #8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Connecting
Anchor Standard #10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to art.
Instructions
1
Discuss and illustrate the principles and elements of design.
2
Have students recognize the principles and elements of design in famous art work, in their own work and in that of others.
3
Inform students that they will use oil based paint markers on a number of mini canvas boards to create a grouping of patterns that have one specific theme in a design assemblage. Each assemblage will use as many of the principles and elements of design to carry their theme throughout the assemblage.
4
Explain the definitions of the words "assemblage" and "patterned".
5
Inform students they will assemble each designed geometric shaped canvas on a different level to the back board so that the grouping has an elevated, floating look to the design. Students will have five to seven pieces of the geometric mini canvas board to design.
6
Discuss patterns found in nature such as those occurring in waves reaching the sand on the beach, patterns in bark, animal fur, leaves and flowers, and those found in textiles and weavings from different cultures.
7
Show and let students try oil based paint markers and point out that they are brilliant and varied in color, opacity, permanent, quick-drying and will work well on black or white canvas.
8
Stress the use of good, clean line, repetition of shape and color, varying of size of pattern from shape to shape, so that the assemblage moves the eye from shape to shape.
9
Inform students the theme of the patterned shapes should be the overall impression that the viewer has when first glancing at the project as a whole, for example, the theme of "Tree Shapes", in this lesson.
10
To elevate each mini canvas, students will use scraps of mat board built up in layers like a stack of bricks. Have students try different levels of these stacks under their designed mini canvas pieces to see how the levels work for the design as a whole before gluing the stacks together and before gluing each canvas piece to the mounting board.
11
Soft pastels may be used to create a mist of color on the black mounting board behind the elevated mini shapes. This would lend more of the elements of value and movement as well as the principles of repetition, harmony and contrast to the work.
12
Have students assemble their individual shapes over the mounting board and glue in place.
13
Lastly, have students evaluate their own art work as well as those of others to see how the elements and principles of design are present in the projects. Display and enjoy all of the Patterned Geometric Shape Assemblages.
