1. Mandala Design:
Learn about and create a mandala (an ancient and universal design form. Then color it using the color breakdown from a food box. MUCH more info in the handout below! I will also be giving you a demonstration of how to do this.
Learn about and create a mandala (an ancient and universal design form. Then color it using the color breakdown from a food box. MUCH more info in the handout below! I will also be giving you a demonstration of how to do this.
| art_2-_mandalas.pdf |
2. Four Season Design:
Create a design that incorporates all 4 seasons (in their own sections.)
See handout for more information. (No examples yet - make one for me! )
Create a design that incorporates all 4 seasons (in their own sections.)
See handout for more information. (No examples yet - make one for me! )
| art_2-__4_season_designs.pdf |
3. Map of My Life:
Design a map that represents the journey of your life. After sketching it out, use watercolor and ink to paint and fill in the details.
The example on the right is my sketched idea, while the other two are basic finished pieces by students. Notice they included a key with their maps. You have several ways to approach this project which I will explain when we talk about the Design Challenge.
Blog Post:
1. How can we use the objects that surround us to inspire our ideas?
2. What are the joys and frustrations of creating something from scratch without worrying about drawing something "so it looks like the photo? (i.e. being a DESIGNER!)
Design a map that represents the journey of your life. After sketching it out, use watercolor and ink to paint and fill in the details.
The example on the right is my sketched idea, while the other two are basic finished pieces by students. Notice they included a key with their maps. You have several ways to approach this project which I will explain when we talk about the Design Challenge.
Blog Post:
1. How can we use the objects that surround us to inspire our ideas?
2. What are the joys and frustrations of creating something from scratch without worrying about drawing something "so it looks like the photo? (i.e. being a DESIGNER!)