Artist in the Classroom Program
| Grade 2 -Lichtenstein Project Students will develop a cartoon character based on facial feature sample charts. Samples of Roy Lichtenstein’s work will be used to demonstrate the varied uses of line in his pieces and students will be encouraged to explore vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines using wide markers in their work. The use of secondary colours, which they will create themselves from primary water colours, will be used to enhance the cartoon character they create. Curriculum Requirements Elements of Design 1. Students will focus on colour mixing, creating their own secondary colours ( orange, green & purple) 2. Vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines will be discussed and their use will be incorporated into background designs. 3.The function of symmetry in character design will also be explored. Materials & Techniques Watercolour paint and thick black markers will be used for the project. Thick markers will emphasize line. Secondary colours (only) will be used to bring the students characters to life. Class participation will be encouraged when discussing the element of design and the materials and techniques. Example: “What two colours do we mix together to make green?” |
Selected samples from Grade 2 classes at St. Leonards Catholic 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.