Animal Track Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Animal Track Drawing using painting techniques learned in class
• Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal), shape variation (geometric organic free form) and space (positive negative) inspired by German Painter (1471-1528) Albercht Durer
• Use drawing techniques (contour outline continuous) and design principles (composition variation proportion) based on Renaissance Art
• Define Composition (a arrangement of elements (texture color line) within a work of art)

Lesson One 
Day One, Art Start

1. Young Hare (1502) Albercht Durer

2. Read Life Sized Animal Tracks by John Townseed

3. Discussion Questions "How would you describe the shape of the track? How many toe marks does each track have? Do you see any claw marks in any of the tracks? Do you think this animal was large or small? How is the front track different from the back track? What animal might have made each track? What shape is this track? What kind of paw do you think made this track? What do you think the paw that made this track looks like? What are some animals that you think have this kind of mark? What do you know about this animal? What type of animals live in a forest? How would you describe this track?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12 X 15 Printmaking Paper

2. Use recycled material (foam, sponge, tagboard) to draw animal footprints (deer, bear, fox) as a template for Animal Track Drawings

3. Use scissors to cut out animal footprints (deer bear fox) from recycled material (foam sponge tagboard) for Animal Track Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Animal Tracks Drawings for Assigned Table

2. Two Squirrels (1492) Albercht Durer

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know that raccoons walk on five toes? Did you know that foxes walk on four toes? Can you guess which animal left which tracks? Can you describe what might have happened between the animals? What animals have been lurking around your farmyard? Who was there? Whose tracks are these? What shape is the track? What animal do you think might have made the track? If you are not sure, what are two or three possible animals? What do the feet look like? What is different about these tracks? What animal do you think made each set? What shape is this track? What part of the track shows the animals claws? How would you describe the shape of the track? Doe the shape of this track remind you of anything? What do you think the foot that made this track looks like? How are these animals tracks the same? How are they different? What is the weather like?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) to add texture (grass mud dirt) to negative space (background) of Animal Track Drawings

2. Use earth tones (brown yellow orange) to fill in the positive space (footprint) of the Animal Track Drawings

2. Use earth tones (brown yellow orange) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Animal Track Drawings

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Animal Track Drawings for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (sponges tempera paint paint brushes)

Lesson Activities

1. Use printmaking paper to print multiple footprints (deer bear fox) for positive space (footprint) of Animal Track Drawings

2. Add highlights (reflective light light source) to positive space (footprint) of Animal Track Drawings

3. Add shadows (cast shadow shadow) to negative space (background) of Animal Track Drawings

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Castle In The Sky

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a Castle In The Sky using techniques learned in class
• Use geometric shapes (triangles, rectangles, squares), visual texture (block, brick, stone, wood) and form (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by 5th Century Neushwanstein Castle in Germany
• Make multicultural connections (exterior architecture, art careers, functional objects) and design principles (composition, balance, repetition) relating to Medieval Art
• Define Architecture (art of designing and constructing buildings) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Neushwanstein Castle in Germany

Lesson Activities

1. Retrieve 12" by 15" Drawing Paper
2. Draw a horizon line toward the bottom of the white paper
3. Use geometric shapes (rectangles, squares, triangles) to add building parts (towers, wall, doors)

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Castle In The Sky for Assigned Table
2. Research Top Hundred Medieval Castles from educational resources

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Day Three, Art Start 

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Prancing Prints

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Prancing Print using techniques learned in class
• Use line variation (simplified, contour, organic), shape types (geometric, organic, free form) and form (two dimensional, three dimensional) inspired by German Painter Franz Marc
• Use abstraction techniques (simplified lines, free form shapes, exaggerated forms) and design principles (composition, movement, rhythm) based on Equine Art 
• Define Abstract (to distort or exaggerate a person, place, or thing with no clear depiction)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start 

1. Blue Horse (1911) Franz Marc
2. Read The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle
3. Discussion Questions "What would you use to describe the horse in this work of art? Did the artist look at a real horse or use his/her imagination to make this work? What do you think the artist is trying to say about horses? Which horse seems more realistic? What do these works tell you about how each artist viewed the horse? Are their views of the horse similar or different?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" by 15" White Paper
2. Choose 12" by 15" Styrofoam Plate
3. Use pencil to draw horse image in center of 12" by 15" styrofoam plate

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Prancing Print for Assigned Table
2. The Large Blue Horses (1911) Franz Marc

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Day Three, Art Start

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Modern Millwork Ornaments

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a wooden ornament using traditional techniques learned in class
• Use intense colors (beech green, carmine pink, neutral gray), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and value (shade, tint)
• Use design principles (balance, variety, proportion) to recognize cultural influences, personal experiences, and historical or traditional context within German Culture
• Define Ornament (decorative small object hung on a tree)

Lesson One

Day One, Art Start

1. Millwork Golden Age (1880-1910) Lauscha Germany
2. The Memory Tree by Fred Neff
3. Reflect on German Legend "Legend has it that 16th Century preacher Martin Luther was strolling through a forest one Christmas Eve. He was so enchanted by the beauty of the starlight twinkling on snowy fir trees that he brought a small tree in doors and decorated it with candles. He believed such a tree would remind children to reflect on the true meaning of the holidays."

Lesson Activities 

1. Use carving techniques (cutting, sanding, smoothing) to make ONE Wooden Ornament
2. Use mold appliques to add vintage images, patterns, and gold embellishments 
3. Use intense colors (beech green, carmine pink, neutral gray) for painting festive designs

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on back of Wooden Ornament 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Wooden Ornament for Assigned Table
2. Berrien Springs, MI, Christmas Pickle Capital of the World
3. Reflect on German Tradition "The origin of the Christmas pickle is shrouded in mystery. Some claim the pickle tradition originated in Germany and others claim this tradition started during the Civil War by a captured prisoner who wanted to eat a pickle. Whatever the origin, the Christmas Pickle now appears on trees around the world and provides for an enjoyable family experience. On Christmas morning, whoever finds the pickle on the tree will have good fortune throughout the year and receives a special gift!"

Lesson Activities

1. Use mold appliques to add vintage designs, patterns, and gold embellishments
2. Use intense colors (beech green, carmine pink, neutral grey) for painting festive designs
3. Add value (lightness, darkness) to decorative details of the wooden ornament

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Wooden Ornament for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (Ribbon, Drill, Acrylic Paint)

Lesson Activities

1. Use intense colors (beech green, carmine pink, neutral gray) to finish painting festive designs
2. Use value (lightness, darkness) to finish adding decorative details to ornaments
3. Use ribbon, string, or yarn to hang wooden ornament on christmas tree

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