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 Doodle Grid Mural

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Doodle Grid Mural using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), space (positive, negative), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by Multidisciplinary Artist (1995-Present) Bjarni Wark
• Use squiggle techniques (symbols, images, shapes, letters, numbers) and design principles (repetition, proportion, contrast) based on Public Art
• Define Mural (large scale artwork painted or applied onto a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surfaces) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start 

1. Large Scale Portrait (2024) Bjarni Wark

2. Read Usborne: Lots Of Things To Doodle by Simon Tudhope and Krysta Ellis

3. Discussion Questions "What are some similarities and differences between these examples of previous murals? Have we worked on similar projects before? How would you describe the design process from initial concept to completion? How does the artist handle revisions to the design of the mural? How does the artist approach translating the design onto the wall? Does the artist create digital mockups or sketches to visualize the mural on the wall? What style of mural does the artist specialize in: realism, abstract, or illustrative? What materials does the artist use to create the mural on the wall? What is the theme or idea you noticed for this mural? How do artist ensure murals will be durable and long-lasting? What is your experience with public art? What advantages does doodle grid method have over traditional grid method? How do artists use the doodle grid method effectively with digital tools? How does the doodle method help with maintaining proportions and accuracy when scaling up artwork?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose five "2 X 2" doodles (symbols, letters, numbers, shapes) to add to roll paper

2. Use protractor, straight edge, and compass to draw lines to help divide the sections (facial features, neck, shoulders, hair) of each location 

3. Write name next to each five "2 X 2" doodle before beginning to add to Doodle Grid Mural

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve five "2 X 2" doodles (symbols, letters, numbers, shapes) for Assigned Tables 

2. Magic Hour (2023) Max Sansing

3. Discussion Questions "How can the power of doodling be harnessed to help us create, develop, and file confident in our original ideas? How can doodles be note-taking images? What is the relationship between word and image? How can doodles be developed? How can doodles stay doodles? How does the doodle method compare to using a projector for mural scaling? What do you think are the most common mistakes artists make when using the doodle grid method? What are the advantages and disadvantages to traditional square grid compared to doodle grid? How did you decide where to draw your doodles? What do you see when you look at the finished artwork? What does this artwork remind you of? Do you think this method would be helpful for drawing other things?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Fill in the negative space (background, middle ground, shadow) with primary colors (red, blue, yellow) of the Doodle Grid Mural

2. Fill in the positive space (facial features, hair style, shoulders) with neutral colors (black, grey, white) of the Doodle Grid Mural

3.Write personal signature in the negative space (background, shadows) of Doodle Grid Mural

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve "2 X 2" doodles (symbols, shapes, numbers, letters) for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (sharpie markers, chalk sticks, watercolor paint, tempera paint)

Lesson Activities 

1. Outline personal signatures with primary colors (red yellow blue) three times before beginning to add to Doodle Grid Mural

2. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in the positive space (foreground, portrait) of the Doodle Grid Mural 

3. Use shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Doodle Grid Mural

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Roman Mosaics 

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Roman Mosaics using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use earth tones (red orange brown black), shape variation (rectangle square diamond), and line types (horizontal vertical diagonal) inspired by Ancient Rome
• Use computer techniques (multitasking dragging transferring) and design principles (balance composition repetition) based on 1st Century Art Movements
• Define Mosaic (created by putting many small pieces of different colors in a design to make one picture or shape)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Mosaic with a Peacock and Flowers (3rd AD) Unknown
2. Read Mosaic of Greek and Roman World by Katherine MD Dunbabin
3. Discussion Questions "Did the Romans like art? What was Roman Architecture like? Is any Roman architecture still around? What was Roman engineering like? What were some Roman inventions? What was the Colosseum used for? What other forms of recreation did the ancient Romans enjoy? Why do we study ancient Rome? How were the Romans able to spread their culture? Does anyone know what this image is? Do you know why Romans are able to spread their culture? Do you know why Romans might have had it in their villas? What sort of house do these descriptions fit? What is Roman Art?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 9" X 9" Drawing Paper
2. Use basic shapes (rectangle, square, triangle) to lightly draw design with pencil in center of paper
3. Outline with black sharpie basic shapes (rectangle, square, triangle) of imagery of Roman Mosaics

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Roman Mosaics for Assigned Table
2. Geometric Mosaic (101-200) Unknown
3. Discussion Questions "What is Mosaic art? What do you notice about the mosaic art? How is it different from a painting? How is it similar? Does this mosaic remind you of anything you have seen before? How did artists make outdoor mosaics last? How did artists mosaic an outdoor patio floor, fountain, or birdbath? How did artists transfer and enlarge mosaic patterns? Where did artists find inspiration for patterns of mosaics? What can we learn from ancient forms of mosaic art?"  

Lesson Activities

1. Use earth tones (red orange brown) to fill in the positive space (plants, animals) of mosaic drawings
2. Use earth tones (red orange brown) to fill in the negative space (background) of mosaic drawings
3. Use colored squares to form a decorative border around the positive space (plants, animals) of mosaic drawing

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Roman Mosaics for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, construction paper, square paper cutter)

Lesson Activities

1. Use colored squares to form a decorative border around the negative space (background) of the mosaic drawing
2. Use highlights (reflective light, light source) to fill in positive space (plants, animals) of the mosaic drawing
3. Use shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the mosaic drawings

Artist Examples

Student Examples

Post It Note Mural

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a collaborative Post It Note Mural using assemblage techniques learned in class
• Use neon colors (purple, yellow, blue, pink), space (positive, negative), and shape (geometric, organic) inspired by Early Roman Mosaic Designs and American Artist (2001-Present) Christian Faur
• Use design principles (composition, gradation, balance) and mathematical connections (straight edge, square grid, two-dimensional shape) based on Ancient Art
• Define Mosaic (a picture or patterned arranged by using small colored pieces- stone, tile, glass, paper)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start 

1. True Color Series Girl 1 (2006) Christian Faur
2. Mortgage on the Future (2006) Christian Faur
3. Discussion Questions "How were mosaics created in Roman days? What did Roman mosaics represent? Why are Roman mosaics important? What colors were used in Roman mosaics? What is a mosaic and what is tessera? What distinguishes the two types of Roman mosaics? How di the romans perfect the art form of mosaics? What images and scenes are shown in mosaics? What do roman mosaics reveal about ancient art? Which series of ancient mosaics were saved at the last minute before flood waters engulfed them? What are three common mosaic patterns?" 

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose One 3" by 3" Post It Note
2. Use a protractor, straight edge, and compass to draw lines to help divide the sections of each note location
3. Write Name on Two Individual Post It Notes before adding to Post It Note Mural 

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Back of Paper 

Day Two, Art Start

Lesson Activities 

Day Three, Art Start

Lesson Activities 

Artist Examples

Byzantine Medallions

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create a Byzantine Medallion using enameling techniques (champleve, cloisonne) learned in class
• Use metallic colors (bronze, gold, silver), shape variation (free form, geometric, organic), and implied texture (smooth, rough, bumpy)
• Use design principles (proportion, composition, balance) relating to 6th Century Art Movement: Iconoclasm
• Define Mosaic (patterns or pictures made by embedding small pieces of stone or glass in cement surfaces)

Day One, Art Start

Lesson Activities

1. Roll out air dry clay into a Flat Clay Slab 
2. Use cardboard scraps to make a medallion/ornament template
3. Use a Needle Tool and Wood Modeling Tool to cut out the medallion/ornament template from the flat clay stab

Reminder:

• Initials & Home Teacher on Plastic Bag

Day Two, Art Start

Lesson Activities

Day Three, Art Start

Lesson Activities 

Artist Examples