Van Gogh Project

 Van Gogh Project

Description: This is where we made to mimic Van Gogh Starry Night but in our own way. We had to take construction paper and then rip and lay down tissue paper with acrylic glue to keep it down; you could lay the glue before and after you lay the tissue paper down. Once all the tissue paper and glue were dry then you had to come up with a scenery, and I came up with the desert. Within the scenery you could add texture or designs with oil pastels. So, I have wind swirls to match Van Gogh's and then I made spikes on the cactus and cracks in the foundation of the dirt to get the dry feeling of the desert.  

Extension Activity: Students can offer a description of their scenery and within that description they will pretend this is a quick scene in a movie to where they have to explain the plot, characters and what may be going on within this scene. After they have explained it all they then will present to the whole class. 

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Paper

 Paper Project 

Description: This is where we had to take a piece of construction paper, lay the construction paper vertically, then put a ruler on the paper and line it up with the edge of the paper. Once that is done, we then cut equal lines of the paper, after that we took a piece of the paper, put it into a circle and glue the edges together. Then you do the same thing with the next piece of paper and connect it to the last circle you just made. We made the head by folding the paper in half and cutting the paper in a rounded form on the side where the paper flaps open. We did the same thing for the tail just made that part into a point. In the end of the gluing, it became a paper snake chain. Then we got to paint with black and white paper to create a design on our snake; my snake is Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks. 

Extension Activity: Once students have made their snakes, I then would have them think of the type of snake they want to pretend their project is and then have students draw a picture of what the snake's habitat would look like. After that, the students will provide an answer for each question below the drawing of the habitat and the questions are how the snake would live and what they would eat? 

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DOT Project

 DOT Project

Description: For this project, we were given watercolors and coffee filters. We were also given oil pastels that we could use to draw on our coffee filters. I drew music notes and Rock 'n roll because I like to listen to Rock 'n roll music in my free time. I also use markers to draw on the coffee filter. When we were done drawing on our coffee filters, we took watercolors to blend everything that we drew on with oil pastels and markers. 

Extension Activity: An activity I can do with this is to have students draw their names on the coffee filter and things that represent them. After the students are done creating their dots, they would present their dots to the class and explain what things represent them on their coffee filter. Finally, when all students are done presenting, I will hang up their dots so other students from the school can see their dots.  

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Painting

 Painting Project: 

Description: For this project, we had to draw and paint our version of the sunflowers that were originally painted by Vincent Van Gogh. The first thing we had to do was use a pencil and draw the pot of sunflowers and the table that the vase was sitting on. When we were finished drawing everything, we had to take a Sharpie and go over the pencil marks that we made when we were drawing out the vase. Finally, we were able to paint the sunflowers painting with watercolors and we had to make sure to include at least 3 techniques that they taught us in the lesson. 

Extension Activity: Once the students have made their painting, I then would have them each collect a planter pot, soil, water, and flower seeds. Once they have planted the seeds into the pot I would have them try to grow the flowers at home for a month or more, and have the students document the progress of their plant. 

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Drawing

  Drawing Project: 

Description: For this project, we were given a bigger piece of white paper and we had to cut it into four squares. In each of those squares, we had to draw things that represented who we are with at least 3 different types of media. I drew music notes because I like listening to music and going to concerts. I drew a basketball because basketball is my favorite sport to watch, and I played it when I was younger. I drew the word family because family is important to me. Lastly, I drew a cross because my faith is important to me. 

Extension Project: Once the students have finished their projects, they will be directed to grab a bigger piece of paper and have to incorporate each section into a new drawing. Once they have done their bigger drawing, the students would have to provide a story on how each aspect relates to them and what the new bigger drawing all entails. 

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Hidden Safari Project

 Hidden Safari

Description: For this project, we were given a choice of an animal that we could find when we were on a safari. I chose a tiger and I had to draw the tiger upside down with a blue color pencil. When I was done coloring the tiger, I then took warm-colored crayons and drew designs on top of the tiger. This makes the tiger seem hidden to the naked eye. You could only see the tiger with special glasses. 

Extension Activity: Students can offer a description of their animals that are hidden within the project and then offer an explanation of how this animal uses different elements/objects to blend in from their predators. Once they have done that the students will present their project to show that many animals need to blend in or camouflage within their environment to survive. 

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Printmaking

Printmaking Project:

Description: For this project, we were assigned different ecosystems from around the world, and I assigned myself the ocean. I gave students a small piece of paper, on which they drew what they wanted that represented their ecosystem and they had to have one living creature in the drawing. When they were done with their drawings, I gave the students a piece of foam which they placed their drawing on top of, and traced their drawing onto the foam. After the students traced their drawings onto the foam and their lines were deep enough for paint, I gave them paint so they could roll a roller into the paint and then place it on the foam. Finally, with the pain on the foam, I told the students that they would take their foam and place its paint side down on a larger piece of paper where their drawing would transfer onto that piece of paper. 

Extension Activity: I would have students learn about the different Continents and which animal based on their printmaking would fit best in a certain environment within the Continent. The students will identify the Continent, describe the environment, and how their animal will fit best into that specific area. 

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Clay

 Clay Project: 

Description: For this project, we were given small balls of clay and we had to toss the piece of clay on the table to get the air bubbles out of the clay. After we did that, we formed a ball and pinched the clay ball into a small pot. When we made our clay pots, we took the leftover clay that we had and formed rolls of clay. With the rolls of clay, we spread the clay out to form leaves. When we had our leaves and pot all done, we then took a toothpick and scored the leaves and the pot on the spot where we were going to attach them together with water. Finally, the leaves were attached to the pot, and we were able to paint the leaves and the pot with paint that was given to us. 

Extension Activity: The students will create a clay monster after this activity and then they will have to write a short story about their monster, with details about the monster, where they live, what they like to do, and their favorite food. 

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Elements and Principles of Art

 ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART:

Description: For this activity, we were required to go out and take pictures that resembled the

12 elements and principles of art. We each had to take our own pictures but then created a

group presentation to show the class. The five that I chose to share are lines, shapes, texture,

space, and value.

Extension Activity: An activity that could help further this would be to mix all the pictures up

from the class and have the class try to decide which picture goes in the correct category. This

would give the students a variety of different pictures and they would have to know each

category to place it correctly.

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