Woodland Moose
Learning Targets
I can...- Create an original Woodland Moose using blending techniques learned in class
- Use line (straight, curved, diagonal), value (shadows, highlights), and earth colors (brown, black, yellow)
- Use scientific connections (lumbering animal, surrounding habitats) and design principles (emphasis, gradation, contrast) inspired by Native American Artist John Nieto
- Define Emphasis (an area or object within a picture that draws attention and becomes a focal point)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. White Tail Deer Native American Artist John Nieto
2. Read If You Give A Moose A Muffin by Laura Numberoff
3. Discussion Questions "How big are moose? Where do moose live? Would a moose make a good pet? How would you make your hungry moose feel at home? What would a moose like to eat?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" by 15" Black Construction Paper
2. Use White Pencil to draw antlers, hooves, and nose of a moose
3. Use White Colored Pencil to add textured fur to Woodland Moose
Reminder:
- Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Woodland Moose for Assigned Table
2. Read Agate: What Good is A Moose by Joy Morgan & Nikki Johnson
3. Reflection Questions "Emphasis- area or object within a picture that draws attention and becomes a focal point. What is the environmental habitat going to look like? What does your moose like to do? What makes your moose unique?"
Lesson Activities
1. Use White Pencil to add textured fur to the woodland moose
2. Use earth colors (black, brown, blue, yellow) to start filling the positive space
3. Use Diluted Ink/Watercolor Paint to have a transparent layer of color
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Woodland Moose for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (Diluted Ink, Watercolor Paint, Colored Pencils)
Lesson Activities
- Use Earth Colors (black, brown, blue, yellow) to fill in positive space
- Fill in Negative Space with an Environmental Habitat (forest, river, grass)
- Add final details using blending techniques (layering, highlighting, color mixing) to final Woodland Moose
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