Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
Learning Targets
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- Create an original Jacques Costeau Scuba Diver Collage using drawing techniques learned in class
- Use color combinations (warm colors, cool colors, analogous colors), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) inspired by French Oceanographer/Filmmaker (1910-1997) Jacques Cousteau
- Use collage techniques (overlapping, layering, assemblage, cutting) and design principles (movement, proportion, gradation) based on French Photography
- Define Tinker (to experiment with making, changing, or fixing something)
Lesson One
Day One, Art Start
1. Calypso Oceanographic Expedition: Cousteau, Taillez, and Dumas (1952) Jacques Cousteau
2. Read Man Fish: A Story Of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne
3. Discussion Questions "What do you see in this picture? What colors and shapes stand out? Does this artwork remind you of anything you have seen in real life or in a movie (Finding Nemo; Octonauts)? How does this art make you feel about the ocean? If you could jump into this picture, what do you think it would feel like, sound like, and smell like? Do you see any special tools or machines in this picture? What do you think they are used for? Did you know Jacques Cousteau co-invented the Aqua Lung (SCUBA)? How did this help people explore the ocean differently than before? Why was it important for him to have a special camera to take picture and videos underwater? Can you stop the Calypso, his famous research ship, or a small submarine (diving saucer)? What title would you give this piece of artwork?"
Lesson Activities
1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use geometric shapes (oval, circle, cylinder) to draw the basic shapes of the positive space (gear, swim wear, sea creatures) for the scuba diver collages
3. Use value (lightness, darkness) to add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadow, shadow) and highlights (reflective highlight, light source) for the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
Day Two, Art Start
1. Retrieve Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages for Assigned Tables
2. Guy Morandiere and Octopus (1950) Jacques Cousteau
3. Discussion Questions "What kinds of animals or plants can you identify in the artwork? Does this artwork show a healthy ocean, or one that needs our help? What part of the ocean would you like to explore, and why? If you were an ocean explorer, what promise would you make to help take care of the Earth's waters? Can you find the iconic red beanie hats that were iconic for his crew in this artwork? What do you think it was like to be part of his team? What title would you give this piece of artwork? What story do you think the artist is trying to tell us about Jacques Cousteau or the ocean? What is something in nature that you love and would want to project? What is one thing you could do to help it right now? Who is the first sea creature you want to visit, and what do you hope to learn from it? If you could make a new show about the ocean today, what would you name it and what hidden creature would be the star? IF you were an inventor like Jacques Cousteau, what is one new invention you could create to help clean up the seas or protect the animals in them?"
Lesson Activities
1. Add line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to decorative patterns (stripes, swirls, waves) of the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
2. Use decorative patterns (stripes, swirls, waves) to add designs to the positive space (gear, swim wear, sea creatures) of the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
3. Use color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
Day Three, Art Start
1. Retrieve Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages for Assigned Tables
2. Set Up Studio Area (scissors, glue sticks, texture templates, sea creature references)
Lesson Activities
1. Use color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, scuba diver) of the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
2. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, middle ground, scuba diver) of the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
3. Add illusion of depth by adding shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow) to the negative space (background) of the Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages
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