Using Shapes to Plan Composition
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Students will participate in a shape scavenger hunt of various works of art within the room. They will collaborate to categorize shapes and create a personal shape collage to place in a collaborative paper mural.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will observe/discuss shape in art reproductions and classroom.
Students will compare and distinguish shapes: geometric/organic/non-shapes.
Students will create a personal shape collage.
Teaching Strategies
- Facilitate a large-group discussion on shape identification in art.
- Demonstrate how to use the Shape Sorter handout.
- Formally assess student learning by reviewing the reflection sheet/shape they created.
- Facilitate discussion on comparing and distinguishing different shapes.
National Standards
Create
Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.1aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
15 minutes
Demonstration Time
10 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour and 30 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Construction paper and scrapbook paper
- Stencils
- Pencils
- Large poster/paper/wall to place class/school mural
- Optional: crayons, pastels, paint
- Reproductions of art representing shape
National Standards
Create
Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
VA:Cr1.2.1a
Steps
Hunt for Shapes
Work in groups to find shapes in the room and within artwork reproductions.
Collaborate to categorize shapes into geometric, organic, or non-shape labels.
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