Peter Max
Project: Peter Max inspired
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 3 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
Learning Objectives:
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 3 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
- 12x18 white drawing paper
- Oil Pastels
- Pencil
- Computer/ Internet
Learning Objectives:
- Students will use what they learned about Peter Max to create a poster inspired by his style of art.
Logo
Project: Logo that represents me
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 4/5- 45 minute sessions
Materials:
Learning Objectives:
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 4/5- 45 minute sessions
Materials:
- Idea Worksheet
- 5x5 square white drawing paper
- 8x18 black construction paper
- Markers
- Sharpies
Learning Objectives:
- Students will learn about logos, and branding of products.
- Students will create 3 original logos that represent themselves, thinking about lettering, colors, and background.
Buildings with Drawn Texture
Project: Building with Drawn Texture
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 4 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
Learning Objectives:
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 4 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
- Texture Worksheets
- Pictures of buildings
- 10x15 drawing paper
- Pencils
Learning Objectives:
- Students will learn about different drawn textures, and be able to incorporate them into their final drawing.
- Students will draw a building/ architecture and add drawn texture to it to make it look more realistic and have to illusion of depth.
Clay
Roy Lichtenstein Inspired Cartoons
Project: Roy Lichtenstein inspired Cartoons
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 7 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 7 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
- 14x14 card stock
- picture of cartoon
- pencil
- ruler
- markers
- sharpies
- Students will be able to create a cartoon composition inspired by Roy Lichtenstein.
- Students will put dots on their picture, either on the character, or in the background.
Notan
I find that the Notan project is a perfect to start a new rotation with 8th grade. It is an easy enough project that it can be completed in just a few class periods, but it helps students get into an art mindset before starting any of the big projects.
Project: Notan
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 3 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
Grade: 8th Grade
Time: 3 - 45 minute sessions
Materials:
- 18x24 Black Construction Paper
- 8x8 White drawing paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Drying Rack
- Students will use the idea of Notan (black and white / positive and negative space) to create a design that is symmetrical on each side of the square.