Block Letters
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Students will transform the 2D shape of a letter made from cardboard and work to sculpturally turn it into a 3D form. They will work with mixed media to develop themes for letters reflecting a particular artist, movement, or time period utilizing choice and voice.
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Students will analyze, select, and critique a variety of artists and movements.
Students will select an artist or movement to base a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept on.
Students will discuss the principles that define shape and form.
Teaching Strategies
- Facilitate artist presentations aiding in the analysis, critique, and student artist selections.
- Demonstrate how to apply the principles of shapes to form.
- Demonstrate transforming flat shapes into 3D forms using paper, kraft tape, and paint.
- Facilitate project presentations through discussions, critiques, and analysis.
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Create
Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
VA:Cr2.1.IIIaTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
30 minutes
Student Studio Time
3 hours
Supplies and Materials
- Two 18" x 24" cardboard flat sheets
- Pencil & eraser
- Paper towel rod & paper towels
- Kraft paper, kraft tape & masking tape
- X-ACTO knife
- Gesso
- Tempera & acrylic paints
- Paintbrushes & water cup
National Standards
Create
Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of art and design that explore a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept.
VA:Cr2.1.IIIa
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Analyze & Select an Artist
Introduce artists and movements. Analyze, critique, and select an artist to base a personally meaningful theme-based artwork on.
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Artmaking Process Reflection
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