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This project fulfilled all my criteria for a successful lesson today: it was seasonal, a visual art standard (symmetry) was covered, and it really peaked all the student’s interest. 1. To make a pattern, I gave each student an 8.5" x 11" sheet of old newsprint and had them fold the paper in half the long way. They then drew the outline of a simple owl as shown, making sure the center was on the fold of the paper. With the paper still folded, they cut the owl out.
2. The newsprint owl was centered on a sheet of 9" x 12" sheet of black paper and traced around the edge with a pencil. Working only on the black paper now, the rest of the owl was drawn. I recommended starting with the brow lines, then the centered diamond beak, then the eyes and then wings. The goal was to have the owl drawn as symmetrically as possible.
3. When the drawing was complete, the students traced the pencil with a black oil pastel. To color the owl, I required that they use realistic colors (brown, white or gray).
4. After the owl was thoroughly colored (no paper showing) the students cut them out. One teacher opted to tape groups of them to long ribbons so they could hang in her room – lots of possibilities for decorating.
CA Visual Art Standard: Grade Two, Creative Expression
2.5 Use bilateral or radial symmetry to create visual balance.
2. The newsprint owl was centered on a sheet of 9" x 12" sheet of black paper and traced around the edge with a pencil. Working only on the black paper now, the rest of the owl was drawn. I recommended starting with the brow lines, then the centered diamond beak, then the eyes and then wings. The goal was to have the owl drawn as symmetrically as possible.
3. When the drawing was complete, the students traced the pencil with a black oil pastel. To color the owl, I required that they use realistic colors (brown, white or gray).
4. After the owl was thoroughly colored (no paper showing) the students cut them out. One teacher opted to tape groups of them to long ribbons so they could hang in her room – lots of possibilities for decorating.
CA Visual Art Standard: Grade Two, Creative Expression
2.5 Use bilateral or radial symmetry to create visual balance.
1 comments:
I did this activity with my class today and it was FANTASTIC! I wasnt sure how it would work out, as for some students the whole concept of tracing a template was new, but each artwork was really original and the kids LOVED the outcome.
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