What is Coding?
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Students will learn about coding and art. Students will create an original design on graph paper and apply their knowledge of coding by creating a code used to reproduce the design. Students will interpret a classmate’s code and create a Perler bead design.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will learn what coding is and how it pertains to computers and graphics.
Students will explore balance and create a symmetrical design on graph paper.
Students will write a code for a classmate to reproduce the design.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce coding and explain how it relates to art and computers.
- Review types of balance and demonstrate how to create a symmetrical design on graph paper.
- Explain how to write a code so a classmate can reproduce the design.
- Facilitate interpreting the code of a classmate’s design.
National Standards
Create
Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Cr2.1.3aDemonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
VA:Cr2.2.5aIdentify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.5aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
15 minutes
Demonstration Time
15 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour and 15 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Colored pencils
- Pencil and eraser
- Graph paper
- Perler beads
- Perler bead pegboard
- Resealable plastic bags
- Iron
- Parchment paper
National Standards
Create
Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Cr2.1.3aDemonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
VA:Cr2.2.5aIdentify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.5a
Steps
Learn about Coding and Art
Discuss coding and how it is connected to art.
Explain how coding is utilized to make graphics on computers.
Analyze digital images of pixelated artwork.
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