Lesson #4: Exploring Positive and Negative Space
Part of the unit: Nature Inspired Collage Compositions |
LESSON
Materials
12"x16" construction paper in assorted colors; manilla envelopes with students' cut shapes; student drawings from lesson 1; scissors; stick glue
Resources
Photograph or painting of a scene that clearly shows positive and negative space
Students will select the colored construction paper for their background. They will experiment arranging their shapes before gluing.
The teacher should observe the work-in-progress and offer suggestions. Students should be reminded that the positive and negative shapes create interest in the composition.
Post student collages.
- What specific compositional choices did you make before gluing?
Ask students to identify and discuss collages that show :
- varied positive and negative spaces
Cut out 5 or more different visual textures from magazines for use in the next lesson.