Lesson #2: Experimenting with collage
Asssorted colored papers divided into piles of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; scissors, 9"x12" paper, glue sticks, flowers/plants
Matisse's Branch of a Judas Tree and Beasts of the Sea.
Homework drawings of an object from the natural world
Each student table should have colored paper to select from (each table should have either primary colors, secondary colors, or tertiary colors only - this will be used in lesson 3), 9"x12" paper to use as a background, scissors, and stick glue. Students should have their homework sketch.
During the worktime, remind the students to experiment with their arrangement before gluing the pieces down. Request that the first student who decides on an arrangement should let the teacher know before gluing the pieces down. The students should then be gathered around that student's table as the teacher comments on the arrangement and makes some suggestions (or asks for student suggestions) for improving it based on the requirements on the board. The students should then finish gluing their pieces.
Display the collages.
- What was it like using a drawing as inspiration for a collage?
- What was challenging about "drawing" with scissors?
- What choices did you make before gluing the shapes down?
Explain that each table was given a different group of colors for a reason which will be uncovered during the next lesson.
Bring in a written definition of: primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors