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 Geometric Portraits

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Geometric Portrait using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors), and space (positive, negative) inspired by American Artist (2009-Present) Alison Kunath
• Use low poly techniques (modeling, rendering, sharp angles, flat colors) and design principles (repetition, composition, proportion) based on Abstract Art
• Define Faceted Mosaic Style (a contemporary approach where small pieces are arranged to create an image with a geometric appearance)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Frida Kahlo (2018) Alison Kunath

2. Read Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel 

3. Discussion Questions "What do you think this portrait communicates about the person? If you could describe the person in one word, based on the portrait, what would it be? What did you learn from looking at other's geometric portraits? How does using shapes to create a portrait differ from drawing a realistic portrait? What would you tell someone about the process for making this portrait? How are you doing to use lines of symmetry, parallel lines, or angles in your work? How did you decide on a final composition and arrangement of shapes? What was the most challenging part of the process? What is your plan for turning basic shapes into a facial feature like an eye or mouth? How does the artist use color to describe the person? What emotions or feelings do different shape and colors create for you? How does the arrangement of shapes help you understand or imagine the person? Are the shapes geometric (hard-edged) or biomorphic (nature)? What types of shapes can you see in this portrait?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 24" X 36" Painting Paper 

2. Use a protractor, straight edge, and compass to draw line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to help divide each section of the Geometric Portraits 

3. Use a protractor, straight edge, and compass to start drawing the positive space (facial features, accessories, foreground) of the Geometric Portraits 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Geometric Portrait for Assigned Tables 

2. Maya Angelou (2017) Alison Kunath

3. Discussion Questions "Can mathematical concepts be a type of artwork? What shapes can you see in your portrait? How did you use the shapes to create the features of the face (eyes, nose, mouth)? Did you use mostly straight or curved lines? Are all the sides of a shape the same length? How can you tell? Can you find any patterns or symmetry in your artwork? How did noticing the shapes help you create your portrait? What part of the portrait is the main focus (focal point)? How does the placement of shape help to create balance in the picture? Does it look like we are looking up at the person, looking down at them, or looking straight across? Are some shapes layered on top of others? What effect does that have? How did you use the background space? Does it have shapes too or is it plain? What words would you use to describe the style of your  portrait (vibrant, serious, playful, complex)?"

Lesson Activities

1. Fill in the positive space (facial features, accessories, foreground) with color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors) for the Geometric Portraits 

2. Fill in the negative space (background) with color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors) for the Geometric Portraits 

3. Write personal signature with color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors) in the positive space (facial features, accessories, foreground) of the Geometric Portraits 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Geometrie Portraits for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (acrylic paint, paint brushes, paint bucket) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add details (line types, patterns, designs) with color combinations (analogous, warm colors, cool colors) in the positive space (facial features, accessories, foreground) of the Geometric Portraits 

2. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (foreground, middle ground, portrait) of the Geometric Portraits 

3. Use shadows (cast shadow, reflective shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Geometric Portraits 

Artist Examples

Student Examples 

Ceramic Face Jugs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a Face Jug using ceramic techniques learned in class
• Use form (three dimensional, two dimensional), shape (biomorphic, anthropomorphic), and texture (engraved, carved) inspired by American Potter (1801-1870) Dave Drake
• Use multicultural connections (ceramic traditions, 19th century customs, sacred relics) and design principles (balance, composition, contrast) relating to African American (1860-1865) Folk Art
• Define Artifact (object or item made by a human of cultural or historical interest)

Lesson One

Day One, Art Start

Lesson Activities

Day Two, Art Start

Lesson Activities

Day Three, Art Start

Lesson Activities

Artist Examples 

1. Out-LINE the figure, shirt, and layers of hair

2. Use different crayon COLOR for each outline
                Example: yellow crayon- hair, purple crayon-shirt, and pink crayon- skin

3. Add ruffles/design in shirt, add a necklace/bracelet, and/or add a hair piece to show TEXTURE 

4. COLOR CHOICE: CHOOSE Analogous OR Complimentary Colors
A. Use Analogous Colors: Colors Next to Each Other on Color Wheel

• Example: red, orange, and yellow OR green, blue, and purple

5. Use ONE-TWO color (watercolor wash) for each area: skin, hair, and shirt (positive space) and background (negative space)

 DAY ONE 

Art Start: 

1. Retrieve Sketchbook from Cubby 
2. Write your Future Self A Letter

          Things To Write About:
                         What goals do you have for yourself?
                         What would be your dream (1) career (2) house (3) car?
                         What advice would you give yourself? About friendship, family, relationships, etc.?

 

Lesson Activities:

1.  What Does Your Handwriting Say about You? Discussion
2. Typography Art Demonstration

Art Start

1.Retrieve Sketchbook
2. Read What does it mean to Have Soul?
3. Answer 2 Highlighted Questions

Lesson Activities:

1. Introduction- Miss Robinson
2. Calendar Overview- What Will We Be Doing For A Month?
3. Group Discussion- What Does Respect Look Like?
4. Demonstration- Abstract Soul Piece

Substitute Expectations:

-Remain In Seat
-Use "cafe" Quiet Voice
-Listen To Instruction
-Clean up

Sunsets & Silhouettes

Learning Objectives: 

• Create a photomontage (collage) of who you believe the model might be.
• DAY ONE: Create a Background (sky, mountain, forest)
• DAY TWO: Create a Silhouette Figure (place on top of background)

Day One: 

Art Start:

1. Retrieve Sketchbook
2. What do you think the word PHYSIOGNOMY means? Explain why. (5 mins)

Lesson Activities:

1. Group Discussion: Should we judge people by ones outer appearances? Is it ever appropriate to judge someone by their outer appearance? Yes OR No. (10 mins)

  Famous Surrealist Artists: Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Rene Magritte

3. Demonstration: Creating a Surrealist Background (10 mins)

Step-By Step Pictures

1.2.3.

Day Two: 

Art Start:

1. Retrieve Sketchbook
2. Finish Background of Photomontage (Collage) (10 mins)

Lesson Activities:

1. Read Creating Surreal Figures pg 14-15 
2. Group Discussion: What similarities or differences do you notice between your work and the surrealists (artists) you learned about? (5 mins)              

      Current Local Artist: Erin Case Silhouette Artist

3. Demonstration: Cutting Out a Silhouette (5 mins)
    

    Step-By-Step Pictures: 

                                                         

                  Student Examples 

4. Clean Up (10 mins)

Lesson Expectations: 

Substitute Expectations:

-Remain in Seat
-Use "cafe" voice (quiet voice)
-Listen to Instructions
-Clean Up

Artwork Expectations:

Background (Day One): 

-Take your Time!
-Due End of Hour

Day One, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sketchbook
2. Find A writing utensil 
• Examples:  pen, pencil, colored pencil
3. Write Name and Hour on Blue Paper
4. Read Blue Paper (Find Out about Henri Rousseau)

 Lesson Activities:

1. Art Station Expectations
2. Review the Different Art Stations 

• I-Pad Station
• Video Station
• Henri Rousseau Research Station
• Building a Landscape Station
• Art Style Station

      3. Complete at least TWO Stations!

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Sketchbook
2. Find a writing utensil

• Examples: pen, pencil, colored pencil

 3.Retrieve Blue Paper  

Lesson Activities:

1. Review Art Station Expections
2. Review the Different Art Stations

• I-Pad Station
• Video Station
• Henri Rousseau Research Station
• Building a Landscape Station
• Art Style Station

 3.Complete at least TWO Stations

Exit Ticket: What did you learn about Henri Rousseau today?

• What did you learn about landscape paintings today?

Day Three, Art Start 

1. Retrieve your Sketchbook

Lesson Activities: