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Re: 7th grade art

From: KSchiavo00
Date: Tue Jun 13 2000 - 08:37:58 PDT

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    Ted-
    -I have my 6th graders doing a project in 3D with paper mache. Its usually a
    simple one such as a box w/top and handle which then is painted and
    shellaked. I have done frogs, fish, shoes and hats. I allow 2 weeks for this
    project from start to finish. The other 3 projects are 2 D. Thats all I
    have time for-depending on what time of year- sometimes I only get in 3
    projects total-but there are other assignments such as a one page creative
    writing about a selected painting. Sometimes I read them a story and they
    are to create a illustrated cover to the story. There is just so much we
    have to expose them to in a short amount of time. I have several shorter
    assignments that directly pertain to my lecture/discussions.
        7th graders are introduced to relief sculpture. They do not do anything
    in 3D. I have workd with plaster and foam plates. Very messy and "fragile".
     The project they liked most was the FOIL relief. Design is built up using
    scraps of cardboard (railroad board). A layer of rubber cement is placed
    down and covered with aluminum foil (heavy weight). students press, outline,
    and right into the foil. After, a coat of India ink is painted over the
    entire piece, it is gently wiped off in a circular motion to reveal details
    of the piece. It is a sure success! Guarenteed. doesn't take long (it
    takes longer to prepare the materials).
        In the past my 8th graders also did a paper mache project that was the
    "part 2" of a 2 part final project. Students had to research a selected
    artist and write a report on Him/Her. Then they would have to create
    something (for instance a goblet or a place setting of dishes) in the style
    of their artist. This assignment is also highly successful! I do not worry
    about the quantity of projects. If the class is behaves poorly, we wont do
    any projects! (but will do many written assignments- I can teach both ways.)
        We start teaming next year so our schedule changes a bit (45min classes a
    day for 9 weeks) If you are currently teaming and could give me some advice
    or suggestions -I would surely welcome it!!!
    Thanks Kathy 

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