December Project: Squaring the Circle

Project Title: SQUARING THE CIRCLE

Description:

• The collage process was explored incorporating symmetry and balance within the design process.  Shape variety and overlapping within the confines of a square was explored along with repetition.  A demonstration of how to do "snowflake" cutting was the first step in this process.  Students were encouraged to layer above and below their base color adhering to a specific color scheme to create unity in their work.

Vocabulary:

• Collage
• Symmetry
• Balance
• Unity
• Contrast
• Rhythm

Resources:

• Book: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears - A West African Tale, by Verna Aardema

Materials:

• Glue
• Chalk
• Pastel

Examples of Student Work:

November Project: African Senufo Cloth

Example of African Senufo cloth

Project Title: AFRICAN SENUFO CLOTH

Description:

• The Senufo people from West Africa are known for their handwoven and hand-painted cloth, originally used when hunting or dancing.
• The cloth is believed to protect the wearer and to bring good luck
• Students included texture and patterns in their colorful cloths

Vocabulary:

• Mud cloth
• Line weight
• Senufo people
• Texture
• Patterns

Resources:

• Book: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears - A West African Tale, by Verna Aardema

Materials:

• Glue
• Chalk
• Pastel

Examples of Student Work: