Title:
Boogie Woogie Colors
- Mondrian
Painting
Art
focus: Line,
geometric shapes and color mixing, Elements of Design in art, and intro to
well known artists.
Lesson
Plan Submitted by:
Kelly Solack
Grade
Level:
1
(K thru 3)
Time
Duration:
2, 45 min class periods
Have
some fun! Start with Greg
Percy's song "Mondrian" - Songs in the Key of Art Vol. II
Objectives:
·
SWL( students will learn) the primary colors.
·
SWL
mixing primary colors for secondary.
·
SWL
how to create basic geometric shapes from lines.
·
Students
will experience a mixed media project.
·
Students
will follow the style and technique of a famous painter (Piet Mondrian).
Prep: Pre-cut strips of black construction paper into 1 inch strips the long
way.
Procedures:
Step
One:
·
Introduce
line and color through Mondrian’s “Composition in Red, Yellow &
Blue” or “Broadway Boogie Woogie." Compare to other Mondrian
artworks if available.
·
Discuss
different lines; horizontal, vertical.
·
Discuss
shapes created by the lines.
·
Discuss
primary colors; red, yellow, and blue.
·
Explain
or demonstrate how to arrange strips on paper to create lines and shapes.
·
Hand
out white paper, name on the back.
·
Students
use 5 strips of paper to create Mondrian like artwork. Can cut off ends
that run off side of paper to use for smaller areas inside the artwork.
·
Put
on drying rack when complete.
Step
two:
·
Mondrian
review: focus on primary colors and arrangement.
·
Review
color chart and how to plan for a secondary color.
·
Demo
choosing two primary colors and painting carefully within areas selected.
·
Demo
how to mix the two selected primaries into a secondary.
·
Students
work to complete assignment.
·
Put
on drying rack.
Step
Three:
·
Hang
artworks on chalkboard or other area and discuss what we like about
different student works and their choices. Similarities and differences to
Mondrian. Positive statements and critique encouraged.
Materials:
|
Black
construction paper 12 x 18
|
Scissors
|
Tempera
paint: Red, Yellow and Blue
|
|
Brushes
|
Water
buckets
|
Newspaper
|
|
Glue
|
Pencils
|
smocks
|
|
White sulphite
paper 12 x 18
|
|
|
Vocabulary:
|
Primary
colors
|
Vertical
|
Geometric
shapes- rectangle, square |
|
Line
|
Secondary
colors
|
Rhythm
- Repetition |
|
Horizontal
|
Balance
|
Unity |
Assessment
Criteria:
|
|
Poor
= 1
|
Good
= 2
|
Excellent
= 3
|
|
Craftsmanship
|
No
effort to keep work clean (glue and or paint).
|
Some
effort to keep work clean.
|
Colors
and work are clean.
|
|
Directions
|
No
effort to follow directions for color and composition.
|
Some
effort to follow directions for color and composition.
|
Good
example of following directions in color and composition.
|
|
Participation
|
Group
participation is unsatisfactory in class discussion and table group.
|
Group
participation satisfactory. Some effort to share ideas.
|
Group
participation is satisfactory. Shares ideas with classroom
discussion and works well with table group.
|
|
S-
= 3 - 4
|
S
= 5 - 6
|
S+
= 7 - 9
|
Notes & Reflections:
