Lesson #2: Using Color and Shape to Depict a Familiar Place: The first of three linked lessons
Part of the unit: Discoveries in Collage |
LESSON
Materials
Multi-colored construction paper (9”x12”), glue/brush, scissors
Resources
Roadmaster by Alex Katz, collage (7”x 9 1/2”) 1955-56. (www.nyss.org/cutout/katz_essay.html)
Distribute paper and scissors. After students have experimented with placement of shapes, have them glue papers. While they are working, pose questions, such as:
- What shapes are you using to depict your setting? What colors?
- What more do you want to do?
Invite a few students to share their work. Pose questions, such as:
- Where is this place?
- Why did you choose these colors?
- Where will you place yourself in this collage?
In cooperation with the classroom teacher, have students write a few sentences about the place depicted in their collage:
Art making: Through an exploration of art materials and techniques, students exercise imagination Literacy: Describe compositional elements in work; reflect on the process of art making
- Identify the location.
- Describe the place.
- Explain why it is a favorite spot.
STRANDS ADDRESSED:
Art making: Through an exploration of art materials and techniques, students exercise imagination Literacy: Describe compositional elements in work; reflect on the process of art making