Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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:






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