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Found Materials Color Collage

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will experiment with found materials to demonstrate their understanding of color, repetition, and movement in a collage inspired by nature. They will reflect on how the availability of materials impacts artwork in an artist statement.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

CollageColorSocial Studies

Collections

Creating with Everyday Objects

Lesson Objectives

Students will compare, contrast, categorize, and organize materials in preparation for creating their collage.

Students will choose, manipulate, and assemble found materials to create an image.

Students will persist through challenges as they experiment with unusual materials.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Show how to sort materials by color, texture, and size.
  • Review color theory, the color wheel, color schemes, repetition, and movement.
  • Demonstrate how to create a design inspired by nature using a variety of materials found in a home.
  • Explain how context and availability can influence artmaking.

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National Standards

Create

Redesign an object, system, place, or design in response to contemporary issues.

VA:Cr2.3.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

  • Supplies and Materials
  • Found objects (food containers, magazines, cardboard, etc.)
  • Paper
  • Glue or tape
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Eraser

National Standards

Create

Redesign an object, system, place, or design in response to contemporary issues.

VA:Cr2.3.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

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Steps

Gather Materials

Gather found materials such as paper, containers, cardboard, magazines, and other available items. Separate the materials by color.

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Instructional Materials

Reference

Color Theory Basics

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Collections

Experimenting with TemperaCreating with Everyday ObjectsApplying Balance in ArtDigital Mixed Media

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Color Theory Basics

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Reference

Found Objects Materials Menu

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Reference

Areas of Study

Collage

Collections

Creating with Everyday Objects

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Creating with Unexpected Materials

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Student

A Simple Way to Transfer Your Design

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Student

Areas of Study

DrawingGraphite

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Creating with Everyday ObjectsExploring Folk ArtCreating with Mixed Media

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Worksheet

Everyday Things Planning Worksheet

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Areas of Study

Mixed MediaContemporary ArtAbstract Art

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Creating with Everyday Objects

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Storytelling Through Art Using Identity as a Theme

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Formative

Color and Composition and Critique

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Assessment Type

Formative

Areas of Study

Color

Collections

Creating with Everyday ObjectsWorking with Emphasis

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