Artist in the Classroom Program
| Grade 1 - Miro Project This lesson has the students explore the use of shapes. They trace their hands over and over again on a sheet of 8 x 10 white paper, overlapping and even running them off the page. They will use pencil crayons to fill each hand and background in with colorful and interesting designs using various types of line. The colourful works of Joan Miro will be used to illustrate the use of primary colours and organic lines. Curriculum Requirements Elements of Design 1. Focus on primary colours (red, yellow, blue) and light and dark colour values. 2. Exploring various kinds of lines. Jagged, straight, wavy 3. Discuss the differences between Organic and Geometric lines and emphasize the this particular project focuses on the use of organic lines. Materials & Techniques Coloured pencils will be used in this project. Student will be shown a variety of techniques applicable to this medium. Example – overlapping colours to create new colours and change tonal vales. Also changes in pressure to create different levels of colour intensity. Class participation will be encouraged when discussing the element of design and the materials and techniques. Example: “Who can tell me a type of line that you would include in a picture”? |
Selected samples from Grade 1 classes at St. Leonards Catholic
School in Manotick, Ontario, Canada.
School in Manotick, Ontario, Canada.
All projects for the Artist in the Classroom programs have been designed and developed by Bonnie McQuillan. Projects will only be
administered by Bonnie McQuillan or an authorized facilitator. Copyright 2008 all rights reserved.
administered by Bonnie McQuillan or an authorized facilitator. Copyright 2008 all rights reserved.