Radial Mosaics

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will learn about the artist Sonia King. Students will learn art room safety. Students will collaboratively cut and sort found papers to create individual radial mosaic designs that are inspired by shapes around them.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Collage Color Shape Balance Abstract Art

Collections

Investigating My Everyday World

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about the artist Sonia King and how she uses safety, care, and craftsmanship when creating mosaics.

Students will look for organic and geometric shapes in the world.

Students will safely and collaboratively cut and sort found paper into warm, cool, and neutral color groups.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce the artist Sonia King and facilitate a discussion on how she uses care and craftsmanship to create mosaic art.
Guide students to categorize the subject and list the characteristics observed in King's work.
Model cutting and sorting found paper into warm, cool, and neutral color groups.
Demonstrate how to lay the cut paper on a black background paper to create an interesting radial design.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

1.VA:Cr2.2

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

1.VA:Cr1.2

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

8" round black construction paper
Found paper scraps (magazine, newspaper, packaging, etc.)
Bowls
Scissors
Glue

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

1.VA:Cr2.2

Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.

1.VA:Cr1.2

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1

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Steps

Introduction

Observe artist Sonia King and identify how she uses safety, care, and craftsmanship to create mosaics. Categorize the subject and list the characteristics of form, including shape(s), in her work.

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