students create a folder to store their assignments w/ name, grade level, and class. docoration added to tastes.
5.17.2007
portfolio 5
students create a folder to store their assignments w/ name, grade level, and class. docoration added to tastes.
draw the rules contest 5
students are told about the classroom rules and draw a picture of one or more of the rules for a prize. encourages understanding and memorization of rules. do at beginning of year and at semester for reminder.
5.15.2007
perspective stairs 5
one point perspective of a set of stairs. done with vanishing point on left and again with it on left.
masks 5
students make masks from paper clay, prime them, and paint them. they are then given various craft supplies to decorate and add extra pizazz.
flags of the world 5
students choose or are given a country to make the flag for. computer lesson to find flags and print a copy to look from. must use rulers to make proportions correct.
scratch board 5
do a drawing or print out pictures. students place over scratch board and retrace picture pushing down hard to leave impressions in black paper. scratch with skewers or toothpicks.
5.14.2007
t-shirt prints 5+
students create logo or words w/ non-touching lettering or small shapes or objects. encourage little touches like dotting i's w/ creative things. must fit w/in 11X8 sheet to fit on shirt.
picture is transfered onto freezer paper w/ carbon method and then cut w/ scissors (and seams taped back together) or exacto knife.
paper w/ cut design is ironed onto tshirt.
ink is sponged into holes for design and squeegeed through. make sure a plastic bag is inbetween shirt to prevent bleed through. peel of design and let dry for a day. iron for app. 30 seconds front and back before washing for set. wash warm dry and wear as normal.
5.08.2007
ceramic names 5+
students learn how to throw a slab and draw and cut out their name in connected bubble letterns. basic glazing techniques.
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