Carthage Junior high students have practices lots of drawing skills. They have learned about contour line drawing, positive and negative space, and bow to use a pencil for sighting. We walked the 3 blocks to our wonderful Carthage square and started drawing the Jasper County Courthouse. Built in 1894, this Route 66 landmark is a popular destination for tourists. A light mist and 60 degrees won't hold us back!
I teach students about art, creativity, and visual problem solving at Carthage Junior High. My wife is also an art teacher, and my three kids are all into their own arts, music, drama, imaginary unicorn development!
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Calavera masks and papel picado
With the new movie "Book of Life" coming out, we are creating 2 paper projects based on Dia De Los Muertos: a paper mask and papel picado.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Personal Coat of Arms Project
This was a sub lesson, and suprisingly, turned out fantastic! I left lots of image examples, and written directions for the sub and for each student. here is the lesson, including student handout and sample images, and some examples of student work finished and in progress.
PERSONAL
COAT OF ARMS: STUDENT DIRECTIONS…
1.
Take your sheet of paper and on the back in the upper left corner, write
your first and last name, class hour and date.
2.
Choose a shield shape from the shield packet, and trace it neatly on the
paper.
3.
The Shield should be divided into 4 equal sections, to add these 4
components; some could come from the coat of arms packet:
a. A symbol/ picture to
represent an important place to you.
b. A symbol/ picture to
represent a hobby or activity important to you.
c. An animal that
represents you.
d. Any other symbol or
picture that represents you.
4.
Above the shield, add a personal motto (word or phrase that represents
you). Put this in a banner.
5.
You need to add your name on a banner below.
6. Color the design with bright
colors.
TRY YOUR
BEST; YOU ARE BEING GRADED ON THE QUALITY OF THE DRAWING AND HOW WELL IT IS
COLORED.
We have printed a family crest/coat
of arms for a future project. That is
not to be used. Instead, students are
creating an original design. They can
use the packet for inspiration.
Give each
student a copy of the “Student directions” packet. It includes a template of a coat of
arms.
Give each a
blank paper from off my desk (9x12).
Make sure
they put their names and info on the back.
They are to
trace a shield, and follow the directions to complete a design.
You should
show them the partially completed example clipped to this sheet.
They are to
color the designs they create with colored pencils and markers from their
desks. Ask them to take a set, use a
set, return them as a set.
Try to keep
them seated as much as possible, this helps with classroom discipline.
Let them
know they are being graded on quality, and getting all requirements. Poor quality drawings, poor coloring, will
result in poor grade. Take your time, do
a good job, get a better grade.
Grading Rubric:
4 main components: 30 points
Name and Motto: 10 points
Coloring: 30points
Craftsmanship: 30 points
Total 100 points
4 main components: 30 points
Name and Motto: 10 points
Coloring: 30points
Craftsmanship: 30 points
Total 100 points