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Jacques Cousteau Scuba Diver Collages

Learning Targets

I can...

• 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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Winter Wreaths

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Winter Wreaths using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use cool colors (blue green purple), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by London Florist (2023-Present) Jessica Walker
• Use texture (actual visual implied) and design principles (balance composition repetition) based on Floral Designs
• Define Wreath (a circular arrangement of materials holding symbolic meaning to represent honor, victory, or celebration) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Countdown To Christmas (2024) Jessica Walker

2. Read Winter Wreath by Laura R. Vila 

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know Anzac Day is a Remembrance Day in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate soldiers who have passed? Did you know many commemorative ceremonies have laying of wreaths, speeches, and soundings held at war memorials? What is the difference between a seasonal themed wreath and a botanical wreath? Did you know Victorian women would make three-dimensional wreaths with threads, feathers, and human hair? Did you know wreaths were made for mourning, commemorate weddings, and growth of families or social groups in churches? Did you know hanging or wearing a decorative wreath is a tradition that dates back thousands of years to ancient civilizations? Did you know a laurel wreath is one of the most famous historical wreaths in history? Did you know ancient wreaths used natural materials like laurel and palm leaves?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Colored Construction Paper

2. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to draw the positive space (foreground, middle ground, wreath) of the Winter Wreaths

3. Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to draw the patterns (stripes swirls waves) onto the positive space (foreground middle ground wreath) of the Winter Wreaths

Day Two, Art Start 

1. Retrieve Winter Wreaths for Assigned Tables 

2.   First Christmas At Trade Court (2023) Jessica Walker

3. Discussion Questions "What did you learn about the history and significance of wreaths across different cultures? How does the symbolism of a wreath change based on the materials and the culture that it created? Which of the historical wreaths did you find most interesting? Why did you find this historical wreath interesting? What symbols or materials would you use to create a personal wreath that represents your own values or triumphs? If you could add anything to the wreath, even something silly like macaroni, what would you choose to add? Where did each natural piece of the wreath (pinecones, berries, branches) come from? Why do evergreen branches stay green all year, even in the cold winter? Why is a wreath shaped like a circle? What does a circle that never ends remind you of? Do people from other countries decorate with wreaths?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (foreground, wreath) of the Winter Wreaths

2. Add shadows (reflective shadow, cast shadows) to the negative space (background) of the Winter Wreaths

3. Add embellishments (pom poms, cotton balls, jewels) to the positive space (foreground, wreaths) of the Winter Wreaths 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Winter Wreaths for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, tempera paint, paint brushes, scissors)

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to add patterns (stripes swirls dots) to the positive space (foreground, wreath) of the Winter Wreaths

2. Use cool colors (blue green purple) to fill in the positive space (foreground, wreath) of the Winter Wreaths

3. Use neutral colors (black grey brown white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Winter Wreaths

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Cartoon Skeletons

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Cartoon Skeleton using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use neutral colors (black white grey brown), value (lightness darkness highlights shadows) and space (positive negative) inspired by Contemporary Artist (1995-Present) Michael Paulus
• Use drawing techniques (proportional rules basic forms shading methods) and design principles (composition repetition proportion) based on Contemporary Art
• Define Cartoon (a motion picture using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people or objects)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Salve Cattus Sine Oris (Hello Kitty) (2025) Michael Paulus

2. Read Bonaparte Falls Apart: A Funny Skeleton Book For Kids and Toddlers by Margery Cuyler 

3. Discussion Questions "Have you ever thought of what kind of skeletons might be holding up that weird character? What is the difference between a real skeleton and the cartoon version? Why do artists alter anatomy for an artistic effect? What are the basic shapes and how do they connect to form a skeleton? How can we use measurement and proportion to make our skeleton look realistic? What kind of story can we tell through a skeleton's pose? What do we notice about the skull? Where are the eyes, nose, and mouth located? How do the ribs connect to the spine? What are the key bone landmarks to look for drawing this figure? What are some examples of artists who have explored the skeleton in their work? What did they express through this subject matter? What happens when we combine different drawing or painting media to create our skeletons? What affect can we achieve by contrasting different textures in our artwork? How does understanding the bone structures (skull, spine, rib cage) help us draw people and animals?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use pencil to add line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) of subject matter (skull, bones, outline) of the Cartoon Skeletons

3.Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to add details (roses feathers fabric) to the negative space (background) of the Cartoon Skeletons 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Cartoon Skeleton for Assigned Tables 

2. Callidus Canem (Snoopy) (2016) Michael Paulus

3. Discussion Questions "How is photography from inside your body different from a regular photograph? What colors do you see? What kinds of lines can you find? What kind of shapes can you find? What new title would you give this artwork? Why do you think the artist made the artist this way? How would you tell someone about this artwork? What are some photograph techniques you could incorporate into your own artwork? How was Michael Paulus inspired by other artists? Does an artist need firsthand experience to represent it successfully? How might an artwork be interpreted differently at different moments in history? Do you think artists see the world differently than nonwartists? Is being an artist a stewardship? Do artists have a responsibility to share their artwork with the world? Can artists interact with cartoons as subject matter in different ways?" 

Lesson Activities 

1. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing, shading) to add value (highlights shadows contrast) to the Cartoon Skeletons 

2. Look at images of photographs of different human bones (skull, teeth, femur, rubs) when adding details (highlights, shadows, contrast) to the Cartoon Skeletons 

3. Use permanent markers to add contrast to the positive space (bones, foreground, middle ground) and negative space (background, shadow) of the Cartoon Skeletons 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Cartoon Skeletons for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (erasers, permanent markers, washable markers, felt tip pens)

Lesson Activities

1. Use drawing techniques (blending, smudging, smearing, shading) to add value (highlights, shadows, contrast) to the Cartoon Skeletons

2. Use drawing materials (kneaded erasers, conte crayons, pencil sharpeners) to blend in the negative space (background) of the Cartoon Skeletons

3. Use drawing materials (kneaded erasers conte crayons pencil sharpeners) to add finishing details (bones, foreground, middle ground) to the Cartoon Skeletons 

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 Fairy House Drawings

Learning Targets 

I can...

• Create an original Fairy House Drawing using painting techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and texture (visual, actual, implied) inspired by American Artist (2011-Present) Cindy Dauer
• Use drawing techniques (shading, hatching, stippling, scribbling) and design principles (proportion, emphasis, variation) based on American Art
•  Define Architecture (the process of designing and creating buildings)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. House With Plant Monster (2015) Cindy Dauer

2. Read Ralph Masiello's Fairy Drawing Book (Ralph Masiello's Drawing Books) by Ralph Masiello

3. Discussion Questions "What are some things you see the people doing in this drawing? What are some things happening in this drawing? What kind of gnome or fairy lives in this house? Does the gnome or fairy have any pets or special animal friends? What is the house made of (leaves, sticks, mushrooms, magical)? Are there special doors, windows, or stairs to this house? What does the furniture in the house look like? Does this house have a special feature, like a baloney, a look out, or a secret room? Where is the fairy house located? Is it in a forest, by a river, or in your own garden? Why kind of garden or car does the fairy or gnome have? What does the land around the house look like? Why happens in a typical day for the fairies who live there? What could be adde to this picture with more time? Are there other creatures or neighbors who live nearby? How fun would it be to live in a pumpkin, acorn, squash, or truck of a tree?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use observational drawing techniques (composition, direct light, value) to draw the basic parts (roof, windows, door, base) of the fairy house drawings

2. Add shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to add details (windows, doorways, balconies) to the positive space (foreground) of the fairy house drawings

3. Add shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to add details (trees, dirt path, puddles) to the negative space (background) of the Fairy House Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fairy House Drawings for Assigned Tables

2. Mr. Big Feet's House (2015) Cindy Dauer 

3. Discussion Questions "What natural materials are suitable for building fairy houses? What are some famous examples of biomorphic architecture? How does the shape of the house reflect the inhabitants? What magical elements would be in this home? How does your design tell a story about the fairy who lives there? How would different materials create different textures and moods? What special features would a fairy need in this home? What kind of fairy lives in this home and how does personality influence design? How does the house blend in with its environment? What types of lines and shapes are present in your house? How does color help create a mood or atmosphere for the fairy house? If we were to look at your fairy house from a different angle, what would we see? How are details like windows, doors, and roofs designed to be functional or imaginative? What was the most challenging part of designing and building your fairy house?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Use types of pattern (stripes, swirls, meanders) to fill in the positive space (foreground, house) of the fairy house drawings 

2. Add high contrast (shaded areas, shadows) and light/medium contrast (background, light areas, middle ground) to the white space of the fairy house drawings  

3. Add embellishments (fabric, gems, rhinestones) to the positive space (foreground, house) of the Fairy House Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Fairy House Drawings for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (colored pencils, sharpie markers, watercolor, oil pastels, gel pens) 

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, neutral) to fill in the positive space (foreground, house) of the fairy house drawings

2. Use color combinations (analogous, secondary, neutral) to fill in the negative space (background, landscape) of the fairy house drawings 

3. Add additional types of pattern (stripes, swirls, meanders) to the negative space (background, landscape) of the Fairy House Drawings 

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