portfolio 6

students create a folder to store their assignments w/ name, grade level, and class. docoration added to tastes.

draw the rules contest 6

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.

mural paintings 6

1/2 face pictures 6+

students select a person to draw and incorporate a computer lesson by searching and finding pictures. frontal shot, large format. using microsoft word crop picture to half a face and give students a copy of original to draw from and the 1/2 face to draw on. teach shading techniques and how to draw hair. students may use original to find placement of eyes and nose if needed.

clown/mask faced coil pots 6+

small coil pot w/ added features (slip and score method) for interest.

Parody Art 6+

paper mache and paint
incorporates computer lesson for logos
incorporates drawing lesson for logos