Paint Swatch Architecture

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will analyze famous architects and their structures from around the world and create a series of drawings of those structures on paint swatches. They will cut out the drawings to create a simple skyline collage on construction paper.

Level

Areas of Study

Architecture Drawing Collage Markers Line

Collections

Exploring Architecture

Lesson Objectives

Students will research and analyze famous architects and their structures from around the world.

Students will create line drawings of famous ancient and contemporary structures.

Students will cut out the drawings and create a simple skyline collage.

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Teaching Strategies

Explain the importance of architectural design in various cultures and societies around the world.
Demonstrate how to analyze and draw famous structures from around the world.
Demonstrate drawing on paint swatches and cutting out the drawings.

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National Standards

Create

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

7.VA:Cr2.3

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

10 minutes

Demonstration Time

10 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Paint swatches
Black markers
9” x 12” construction paper
Glue sticks
Pencils

National Standards

Create

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

7.VA:Cr2.3

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Steps

Review Architecture

Review architects, architectural styles, and structures.

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Instructional Materials

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Survey of Architectural Structures

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Artist Bio

Zaha Hadid

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The Elements of Art

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Reference

Architects & Engineers

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Architects & Engineers

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20 Architects: Past and Present

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Video Guided Questions – What Is Architecture?

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Color Theory Basics

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Color Schemes

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Best Options for Collage Adhesives

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4 3 2 1 Reflection

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