Sydney's Art Portfolio

 Dotting Lesson: For this lesson, we worked with paint using the dotting technique. We talked about warm and cool colors and different ways we can use dotting in our artwork. We were to sketch out the animal cutout we picked and plan how we wanted to dot around it. From there we followed step-by-step instructions on how to cut a brown bag so it was flat and we could paint on it. Finally, we glued down our animal and could begin dotting around it with paint. My goal for the dotting was to create a gradient effect. Extension Activity: For an extension activity, I would have my students focusing on a specific part of the world. For the lesson, they focused on Australia, so I could use the same area. We would talk about the food, animals, people, environments etc. While we were talking about the environment, I would use this art project and have the students create the environment that their animal lives in. The students would still be required to use the dotting technique to create th...

 Scratching Lesson: For this lesson, we had to create a lizard using scratch art. We began by using oil pastels to color the rainbow on a piece of paper. Then we taped the sides of the paper and used a black mixture to paint over the rainbow. While that was drying, we went over a PowerPoint about different artists who use scratching to create art. We then had to draw our own chameleons and trace them onto a pre-made scratching paper. Once our black mixture was dry, we traced the chameleon on the black mixture. From there we use the wood tool to scratch out our chameleon. Extension Activity: As an extension activity, I would pair this lesson with science. We could talk about different habitats that animals live in. With a main focus on the habitat that a chameleon lives in. We would talk about other animals that live in the same habitat, plants found in that habitat, and what kind of food can grow in the same habitat. We could also look to see if humans could survive in the same hab...

 Clay Monsters Lesson: For this lesson we were to create a monster out of clay. We had to sketch out our idea before we created it so we knew what we wanted to do without wasting a bunch of clay or having it dry out. Then, we had to add and subtract something from our base. I added eyes and teeth, and subtracted a scratch on the monsters face. We then had to name our monster and write one sentence about why we gave our monster that name.  Extension Activity: I could have the students do an art gallery walk. I would split the students up into different groups and each group would have a chance to showcase their artwork and talk about it. They would have their own station in the classroom and their peers would be able to walk around and ask them questions about their artwork.

 Traditional African Masks Lesson: For this lesson, we did a PowerPoint presentation on traditional African masks. We talked about symmetry, geometrical shapes, and patterns. Everyone had to create a 3D mask that had multiple 3D elements on it and a unique design. They also had to fill out a notecard with 2 facts about traditional African masks, their name, and name their mask. Extension Activity: An extension activity would be to have the students write a story about their mask. Once they have created their animal, human, or spirit mask they can tell us more about the background of their mask. They could also write about when they would wear their mask and what they would use it for.

 Basket Weaving Lesson: For this lesson we listened to a quick lecture on basket weaving then practiced weaving with 3 strips of paper. From there were took a paper cup and cut an odd number of tabs down to the bottom. Next, we gently pushed the cup down to make it easier to weave. Then, we taped one end of the string to the inside of the cup, and went over and under with the string half way up the cup. Finally we cut the top off and hot glued ribbon on the top, then glued a pipe cleaner as the handle. We also had to write 2 paragraphs on a prompt about basket weaving and why we chose the design for our basket. Extension Activity: For an extension activity, I would have my students write about how they would use this technique if they were in Ancient Egypt. Would they use the basket weaving technique for a gift, to carry goods, for a baby cradle, etc.? I would have them write a minimum of one paragraph, of 3-5 sentences explaining what they would create and why they chose that item...

 Print Making Lesson: For this activity we had to create a pattern on a piece of paper using 3 different designs. We then transferred that design onto a square piece of Styrofoam to make indents. Next, we colored a square piece of paper with either the 3 warm colors or 3 cool colors. Then, we put a thin layer of pain over the design, but had to be careful not to fill the indents. We put the Styrofoam square, paint side down, onto the paper we colored. We had to pick one corner to be the center and rotate it to create a pattern. Extension Activity: The students could write a story about the design they created. Once they have finished their design, they could see what their design makes them feel. They could write a fictional story about what they see in the design or a personal story about the way the design makes them feel.