This is part 2 of a previous POST The students did an exceptional job with this task, and as always when you look back you realize just how much they have grown as artists. The previous post above documents the learning and documentation required to reach this final step. STUDENTS FINISHING THEIR CHAIRS Once the... Continue Reading →
Hundertwasser Inspired ART, G7
After traveling to Austria and seeing Friedensreich Hunderwasser's art and architecture in real life, I knew I wanted to teach a unit about him. There are so many reasons why we should be studying his work, ideas and inspirations! He had a fun, colourful, simplified, yet achievable style of art- suitable for all age levels. His... Continue Reading →
Stop Motion Sculptures G7
Sculpture Review I have written about this task previously but just for a quick review the students made their sculptures out of stocking, wood and wire. Then they sketched them in their books (observational drawing) and photographed them. Three concepts were created on the iPad using Procreate and three concepts were drawn in their books.... Continue Reading →
Tiny Planet Painting G8
Since I have my students often use Pic Collage to get resources and document their development I decided to make the task sheets visual. The students began by brainstorming what home means to them and found a quote which resonated with them. Then they were required to take a panoramic photo at home this was... Continue Reading →
Final G7 Stocking Sculptures are AWESOME
I spoke about this task earlier but basically the students created these fabulous sculptures out of stocking, wood and wire. They drew their sculpture in their books and created 3 designs and then photographed the sculpture and used Procreate to create 3 more concepts. After thorough planning they were ready to paint. The students who... Continue Reading →