![]() Pastels for backgrounds or large areas only and they will need sprayed. If you paint, tape down paper to prevent curling Choose one of your sketches to create in full color – size 12X18 (30.5 x 46 cm) (or whatever size paper teacher selects)ĭraw lightly so your pencil lines don't show throughīe careful of black because it can smear and make your colors dirty – use last! Permanent Black Marker could be used for outlining if desired. Mini-lesson on lettering – basic block, bubble letters, using graph paper, stylized letteringĦ. ![]() Make several thumbnail size sketches to start brainstorming ideas on scrap paperĥ. Use objective pictures, lettering or symbols or non-objective designs but make sure the final design is original and not a copy of something you have seen. ![]() Choose 2-3 other principles you want to emphasizeģ. Start with a balance plan – symmetrical, asymmetrical, radialĢ. Talk about symbolism used today around us – power point of logos, graffiti, ancient and modern symbolsġ. show PowerPoint of Graffiti (from Web Resources below)ģ. Introduce artist of the week – Keith Haring, look at Art & Man magazines (Now Scholastic Art magazine). Introduce the principles of art – Power Point & take notes on handoutĢ. I like to start the trimester with this project because it helps me to learn their names, learn about them while they brainstorm symbols/designs about themselves, and it also shows me what level they are at in their drawing and knowledge of art supplies.ġ. You could file it under design, lettering, or the artist Keith Haring and Symbolism. Note from Jennie: This is a good introductory lesson for 8th graders. Washable Markers, Black Permanent Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Pastels, Acrylic Paint (provide as many choices as you can manage)ĭesign an original tag that is representative of selfīe able to incorporate the principles of design in tag The self evaluation is like a wrap up quiz at the end of the project. The principles are learned easily because they have to incorporate them in the design and then tell me how they emphasized the principles. We also hit on plagiarism and the importance of originality in the final design. They enjoy learning about Keith Haring and the graffiti discussion is always lively. For those who struggle with symbolism, they can do straight lettering and design an original tag made up only of creative lettering.
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