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Enrichment Arts Department
Paper Sculpture
6th Grade Artists studied the possibilities of paper and how the material can be used to create 3D sculptures. Students experimented with paper manipulation including folding, cutting, and gluing. After defining symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, artists created a sculpture in the round. Visual and physical balance were used as the design's foundation.
Still Lifes
6th grade artists learned about gesture and contour line drawing in order to accurately draw a given still life. Students practiced mixing realistic color to complete the drawing with paint.
Self-Portraits
8th grade artists learned about facial proportions and value in order to create a self portrait. Students used a mirror to accurately draw and shade their face using graphite.
Day of the Dead Lanterns
Developmental Workbook Collages
A Developmental Workbook is a sketchbook used by artists to plan, create, and reflect on artwork over the semester. It was important for each cover to reflect the artists' individuality. Students were to focus on a theme and express themselves through collage. Magazine clippings were used to compose an original scene. When assembling their collages, students aimed for a variety of colors, values, and visual textures while making sure to achieve unity in the end. Students explained their collage through an artist's statement.
Pinwheels for Peace
In honor of September 21st' International Day of Peace, Ms. Morris' art students took part in an international art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace in front of the school. The pinwheels express students’ thoughts and feelings about war and peace, tolerance, and living in harmony with others. For more information, go to http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com.
