Here is the first look at the middle school art show! I think the work looks awesome, I'm so proud of those darn kids. :D
Handy Work
5 years ago
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Mural update
Here are some new photos. Finally something to look at while I wait to make copies! :D
I realize that the forelegs are a little stubby... but it defiantly beats a plain ole' blue wall.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8th grade- Architecture/ modern sculpture
This project takes about 10 days. First I show a slideshow of awesome architecture from around the globe. Students use utility blades to cut up materials then masking tape, glue and paper mache to hold it all together. They are finished with acrylic paint.
7th grade - Animal effigy
Day 1-
• Using a digital projector present a slide show of mythical creatures, briefly give an over view of their stories. Following that present a slide show of bizarre, rare and extinct earthly creatures.
• Show students how to draw a dome. Then demonstrate colored pencil techniques of smooth layering, color mixing and gradients.
• Have students draw 6 #2 pencil sketches and 3 large colored pencil sketches.
Day 2-
• Run animal slide show during class and have printouts available for students
• Students will continue sketching
Day 3 -
• Have students use tape and sharpie to label a grocery bag
• Introduce clay as a material. Review vocabulary: kiln, bisque fire, glaze, bone dry, plastic, green ware, slip, score, kidney tool, needle tool, wedge, and blending.
• Demonstrate pinch pot process. Wedge, roll into ball, thumbs in, pinch until slides are all even at about index finger thickness, smooth.
• Review clay clean up procedures/ remind students to wrap bag around clay.
Day 4-
• Demonstrate proper slip n' core technique
• remind students to wedge clay
Day 5-
• work day
Day 6/7-
• work day
• have students leave projects out of bag to dry
• if students finish early have them complete an independent project for extra credit
_____________________
At this point the clay is going to need a few days to dry out and then undergo a bisque fire.
_____________________
Day 8 -
• Introduce acrylic paint. Warn students that it is liquid plastic and will stain clothes. Show students basic techniques and color mixing. Tell the students that mixing their own unique colors will raise their grade and allow them to gain more experience with the paint.
• Review paint clean up procedures/ especially how to clean a brush properly
Day 9 -
• work day
• Review paint clean up procedures/ especially how to clean a brush properly
7th grade- Paper mache
Day 1 -
• Present a slide show of paper mache sculpture and Oxacan folk art.
• Students draw 6 #2 pencil sketches
Day 2/3 -
• Show students how to draw a dome. Then demonstrate colored pencil techniques of smooth layering, color mixing and gradients.
• Have students finish 6 #2 pencil sketches and then start 3 large colored pencil sketches.
Day 3-
• Show students how to create an armature using AL foil and masking tape.
• Review Al foil clean up procedures
Day 4/5-
• work day
Day 5-
• Demonstrate paper mache use and steps. One layer of newspaper, then 1-2 layers of copy paper.
• Review paper mache clean up procedures
Day 6-
• work day
Day 7-
• work day
5th grade - Cut paper dudes
Day 1-
• Present a slide show of cut paper sculpture using a digital projector.
• Demonstrate hot to draw a cylinder and basic designs.
• Students draw 6 #2 pencil sketches
Day 2-
• Demonstrate proper safety and procedures with ex-acto blades.
• Review paper cutting clean up procedures
• Students begin work
Day 3-
• work day
Day 4/5 -
• work day
5th grade - Paper mache creatures
*Be sure and tell students in advance to bring in some AL foil/ Al cans.*
Day 1-
• Using a digital projector present a slide show of mythical creatures, briefly give an over view of their stories. Following that present a slide show of bizarre, rare and extinct earthly creatures.
• Show students how to draw a cylinder. Then demonstrate colored pencil techniques of smooth layering, color mixing and gradients.
• Have students draw 6 #2 pencil sketches and 3 large colored pencil sketches.
Day 2-
• Run animal slide show during class and have printouts available for students
• Students will continue sketching
Day 3-
• Show students how to create an armature using an AL can, AL foil and masking tape.
• Review Al foil clean up procedures
Day 4-
• work day
Day 5-
• Demonstrate paper mache use and steps. One layer of newspaper, then 1-2 layers of copy paper.
• Review paper mache clean up procedures
Day 6-
• work day
Day 7-
• work day
Day 8 -
• Introduce acrylic paint. Warn students that it is liquid plastic and will stain clothes. Show students basic techniques and color mixing. Tell the students that mixing their own unique colors will raise their grade and allow them to gain more experience with the paint.
• Review paint clean up procedures/ especially how to clean a brush properly
Day 9/10 -
• work day
• Review paint clean up procedures/ especially how to clean a brush properly
5th grade - Mythical creature pinch pots & Acrylic paint
This was a project I did with my 5th grade students.
Procedures:
Day 1-
• Using a digital projector present a slide show of mythical creatures, briefly give an over view of their stories. Following that present a slide show of bizarre, rare and extinct earthly creatures.
• Show students how to draw a dome. Then demonstrate colored pencil techniques of smooth layering, color mixing and gradients.
• Have students draw 6 #2 pencil sketches and 3 large colored pencil sketches.
Day 2-
• Run animal slide show during class and have printouts available for students
• Students will continue sketching
Day 3 -
• Have students use tape and sharpie to label a grocery bag
• Introduce clay as a material. Review vocabulary: kiln, bisque fire, glaze, bone dry, plastic, green ware, slip, score, kidney tool, needle tool, wedge, and blending.
• Demonstrate pinch pot process. Wedge, roll into ball, thumbs in, pinch until slides are all even at about index finger thickness, smooth.
• Review clay clean up procedures/ remind students to wrap bag around clay.
Day 4-
• Demonstrate proper slip n' core technique
• remind students to wedge clay
Day 5-
• work day
Day 6/7-
• work day
• have students leave projects out of bag to dry
• if students finish early have them complete an independent project for extra credit
_____________________
At this point the clay is going to need a few days to dry out and then undergo a bisque fire.
_____________________
Day 8 -
• Introduce acrylic paint. Warn students that it is liquid plastic and will stain clothes. Show students basic techniques and color mixing. Tell the students that mixing their own unique colors will raise their grade and allow them to gain more experience with the paint.
• Review paint clean up procedures/ especially how to clean a brush properly
Day 9 -
• work day
• Review paint clean up procedures/ especially how to clean a brush properly
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