6th Grade Art
Course Overview
Assignments: Students will work from both observation and imagination. We will be exploring multiple mediums and techniques, so there should be something for everyone. Every project is graded, and all work is eventually returned to students. Due dates are flexible to allow for individual creative style. There is no extra credit.
Art is not just about creating art. It is also focused on our ability to discuss, analyze and critique art, and our understanding of art in the context of history.
Critiques: A critique is an activity where we gather to assess and analyze a fellow artists’ work. It allows the chance to discuss parts of the work that are strong as well as areas that may need improvement. You should be comfortable showing your work to your peers and giving/taking constructive criticism.
Art Room Rules:
· Respect- Respect yourself, each other, materials and fellow artists' workspace and artwork and opinions.
· Effort- Always try your best and do not rush through your work.
· Safety- Use tools, equipment, and area safely and properly.
· Clean up- Clean up promptly after yourself, and help each other.
· Positive Attitude- Accept and learn from mistakes (everyone makes them). Don't be discouraged!
· Please remember that school rules apply in the art room also
Remember to look at the artwork around Beckwith Middle School, the art that is being done by your classmates, and the artwork that may be displayed or hang on walls at home. Don't forget to look for art in other areas of life! Art is all around you!
Art is not just about creating art. It is also focused on our ability to discuss, analyze and critique art, and our understanding of art in the context of history.
Critiques: A critique is an activity where we gather to assess and analyze a fellow artists’ work. It allows the chance to discuss parts of the work that are strong as well as areas that may need improvement. You should be comfortable showing your work to your peers and giving/taking constructive criticism.
Art Room Rules:
· Respect- Respect yourself, each other, materials and fellow artists' workspace and artwork and opinions.
· Effort- Always try your best and do not rush through your work.
· Safety- Use tools, equipment, and area safely and properly.
· Clean up- Clean up promptly after yourself, and help each other.
· Positive Attitude- Accept and learn from mistakes (everyone makes them). Don't be discouraged!
· Please remember that school rules apply in the art room also
Remember to look at the artwork around Beckwith Middle School, the art that is being done by your classmates, and the artwork that may be displayed or hang on walls at home. Don't forget to look for art in other areas of life! Art is all around you!
GRADING:
All large projects will be graded and are worth 100 points. Each of the following categories are worth 20% of the grade. A rubric will be provided for a detailed explanation of each category.
Effort: Work to the best of your abilities and use your time appropriately.
Craftsmanship: Create artwork that shows skill, effort and care.
Use of Materials: Use all materials as instructed, appropriately, and safely
Creativity: Express unique ideas! Dare to be different! Think outside the box!
Directions: Follow directions of assignments and demonstrate techniques instructed.
All large projects will be graded and are worth 100 points. Each of the following categories are worth 20% of the grade. A rubric will be provided for a detailed explanation of each category.
Effort: Work to the best of your abilities and use your time appropriately.
Craftsmanship: Create artwork that shows skill, effort and care.
Use of Materials: Use all materials as instructed, appropriately, and safely
Creativity: Express unique ideas! Dare to be different! Think outside the box!
Directions: Follow directions of assignments and demonstrate techniques instructed.
PROJECTS: (These are the larger more time consuming projects. Students also have a fair amount of choice time and mini projects also.)
Optical Art Portfolio
Students create an optical illusion (op art for short) name design for the cover of their 6th grade portfolio. Students write their name in cursive and outline three times. Hobbies and interests are then added to the background.
Students create an optical illusion (op art for short) name design for the cover of their 6th grade portfolio. Students write their name in cursive and outline three times. Hobbies and interests are then added to the background.
Zentangle Pumpkins
This project is done with the 6th graders who have art during the Fall. Students are given step by step directions of how to draw pumpkins or they make pick something else that reminds them of the fall. Their fall objects are then filled with zentangles. Zentangle is a zen-like way of creating images through repetitive patterns and shapes. Zentangles got their name from the word "zen" because of the relaxing and meditative feeling a person gets when creating them. Students also practice creating value in the pumpkins using colored pencils.
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This project is done with the 6th graders who have art during the Fall. Students are given step by step directions of how to draw pumpkins or they make pick something else that reminds them of the fall. Their fall objects are then filled with zentangles. Zentangle is a zen-like way of creating images through repetitive patterns and shapes. Zentangles got their name from the word "zen" because of the relaxing and meditative feeling a person gets when creating them. Students also practice creating value in the pumpkins using colored pencils.
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Oil Pastel Snowman
Students create snowmen on colored construction paper using oil pastel. This project is based on the book "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner and illustrated by Mark Buehner. Students practice value, tinting (adding white to a color), and showing movement in their artwork.
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Students create snowmen on colored construction paper using oil pastel. This project is based on the book "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner and illustrated by Mark Buehner. Students practice value, tinting (adding white to a color), and showing movement in their artwork.
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Oil Pastel Solar System
Students create their own solar system on colored construction paper using oil pastel. Students practice creating value using oil pastels and also write a story or a list of facts about their solar system. Students who have art during the winter can choose between the snowman and solar system (or do a combo). These student samples are truly out of this world!
Students create their own solar system on colored construction paper using oil pastel. Students practice creating value using oil pastels and also write a story or a list of facts about their solar system. Students who have art during the winter can choose between the snowman and solar system (or do a combo). These student samples are truly out of this world!
Winter Zentangles
This project is done with the 6th graders who have art during the Winter. Students choose something that reminds them of winter, and fill with zentangles. Zentangle is a zen-like way of creating images through repetitive patterns and shapes. Zentangles got their name from the word "zen" because of the relaxing and meditative feeling a person gets when creating them. Students are given templates to draw snowflakes, but they can altar them or choose another wintery subject!
This project is done with the 6th graders who have art during the Winter. Students choose something that reminds them of winter, and fill with zentangles. Zentangle is a zen-like way of creating images through repetitive patterns and shapes. Zentangles got their name from the word "zen" because of the relaxing and meditative feeling a person gets when creating them. Students are given templates to draw snowflakes, but they can altar them or choose another wintery subject!
Spring Zentangles
This project is done with the 6th graders who have art during the Spring. Students choose something from nature that reminds them of Spring, and fill with zentangles. Zentangle is a zen-like way of creating images through repetitive patterns and shapes. Zentangles got their name from the word "zen" because of the relaxing and meditative feeling a person gets when creating them. Students are given step by step directions on how to draw the outline of dragonflies, flowers, spiders, and beetles, but they could altar them or choose something else!
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Text Sandwiches
Students choose six ingredients to include in their "Text Sandwich" each ingredient is represented using words rather than images. Students consider the color and texture of each ingredient, as well as the overall composition of their text sandwich. Students also learn how to center their words using simple math, although centering is not required.
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Students choose six ingredients to include in their "Text Sandwich" each ingredient is represented using words rather than images. Students consider the color and texture of each ingredient, as well as the overall composition of their text sandwich. Students also learn how to center their words using simple math, although centering is not required.
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Recycled Sculptures
Student learn about American glass blowing artist Dale Chihuly. Students create their own sculptures inspired by Chihuly's artwork using plastic water bottles. Form, color, and shape are the focus of this project. Students are given the option to make an abstract or representational sculpture. They are also given the option to suspend with fishing line.
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Student learn about American glass blowing artist Dale Chihuly. Students create their own sculptures inspired by Chihuly's artwork using plastic water bottles. Form, color, and shape are the focus of this project. Students are given the option to make an abstract or representational sculpture. They are also given the option to suspend with fishing line.
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Monogram
Students learn about the history of monograms dating back to 350 B.C. Students practice four different types of monograms, two of which require use of ruler and mathematics. Students choose one type of monogram to recreate on final paper. They add oil pastel and a patterned background to their final monogram artwork. MonogramPPT
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Students learn about the history of monograms dating back to 350 B.C. Students practice four different types of monograms, two of which require use of ruler and mathematics. Students choose one type of monogram to recreate on final paper. They add oil pastel and a patterned background to their final monogram artwork. MonogramPPT
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Peace Poster Contest
All 6th grade students will have the opportunity to create a poster for the worldwide Peace Poster Contest outside of school or during free time. There is a different theme each year having to do with peace. Students must represent the theme each year using only images, as words are not permitted on the posters. Since the posters are submitted to both the men and women's Rehoboth Lions Club, there are two first place winners for this contest.There are is a prize for both students and their posters move forward to the next level of the contest.
All 6th grade students will have the opportunity to create a poster for the worldwide Peace Poster Contest outside of school or during free time. There is a different theme each year having to do with peace. Students must represent the theme each year using only images, as words are not permitted on the posters. Since the posters are submitted to both the men and women's Rehoboth Lions Club, there are two first place winners for this contest.There are is a prize for both students and their posters move forward to the next level of the contest.
Fire Prevention Poster Contest
All 6th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in this statewide poster contest. This is in collaboration with Firefighter Randy from the Rehoboth Fire Department. The purpose of this contest is to spread the importance of fire safety and prevention. Both first and second place winners will receive a plaque, a cash prize and the opportunity to attend an award luncheon to honor all winners. In addition, both winners' artwork will be published in the following years calendar! This is an excellent opportunity for students to not only show their creativity but to have their artwork published!