Printmaking Ornaments

Description: We started the activity with taking a look at different printmaking artists. We also learned about the different tools you can use to make art through printmaking. To start the activity, we sketched a couple of our own designs that reflected our own culture and history. We then traced our design of choice onto the styrofoam square to make our print. After tracing the design, we cut out the ornament and began the printmaking process. We first used to roller to get an even layer of paint on the stamp and then placed on our paper to create our ornament. We did this four times, swapping designs with a partner. To end this activity, we reflected on our design and your partners design.

Extension Activity: For an extension activity, students can explore symmetry and patterns through printmaking. Instead of choosing their own design, students will learn about patterns and how to represent those in art. They will then complete a project will patterns and symmetry.

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Van Gogh Integration Project

Description: We first learned about the artist, Van Gogh, and his famous painting of “The Starry Night”. We identified all of the characteristics of Van Gogh’s painting. For our project, we were asked to create our own Van Gogh inspired project. The tools we used to complete this project were construction paper, oil pastels, tissue paper, and glue. I first started by gluing on different colored tissue paper to my purple construction paper to create a textured sky background. I let this layer of glue dry overnight and then got to cutting my front scenery. I chose to include mountains in my project, so I cut them out of black construction paper and glued it to the bottom of my background. Finally, I made details in the mountains and in the background of my tissue paper. Extension Activity: For an extension activity, I can have students make a project using 3 different textures. This extension activity would be an integrated project inspired by the artist Van Gogh and his textured ba...

Footprint Introductions

Description: In this “Footprint Introductions” activity, students are asked to trace their foot and include drawings and images that best represent themselves. Another requirement for this project is to include three types of media which might include markers, crayons, newspaper clippings, etc. This project is designed to introduce students and their interests to the class. In my footprint below, I included an airplane for my love of traveling. I also included a horseshoe as it symbolizes my love for horses and my past horse riding history. The mountains represent my love for the Black Hills and the time I have spent there during my lifetime. To get your students started on this project, it would be beneficial to give them some ideas and questions to get their minds thinking about what they want to include on their own footprint. I would also group students up to draw their partners footprint and to brainstorm ideas to include on their footprint. Extension Activity: An extension ...

Elements & Principles of Design Scavenger Hunt

Description: For this activity, we were asked to go on a scavenger hunt for the 12 elements and principles of art. We then partnered up and included our 12 elements and principles in a presentation, along with a K-2 friendly definition. The link to my presentation and 5 of my examples are below. Pattern/Repetition: A pattern is when something repeats. I used this picture for pattern/repetition because it displays the same floral design throughout the tray. Balance: Balance is when things in a picture look even or the same. The door can be looked at symmetrically, but also asymmetrically therefore why it fits with balance. Space: Space is the area behind things in a picture. The mailbox is the focal point in this picture and the space is the grass, road and trees behind it. Texture: Texture is how something feels when you touch it. This picture captures the trees bark and how it might feel based on its appearance. Line: A line is a straight path that goes on fore...

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