Art 1
Shape/Texture Project
Name_______________________
GOAL: Create an expressive work of art that is personal to you using shapes and textures.
VOCABULARY:
SHAPE is a closed line. Has height and width. 2-D
FORM has height, width, & depth. 3-D.
Use a light source and shadows to define.
GEOMETRIC:
ORGANIC:
VISUAL TEXTURE:
TACTILE TEXTURE:
Collage- A work of formal art, primarily in the visual arts, made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a
new whole.
Assemblage- Work of art made from putting together various pieces
DIRECTIONS:
Sketches:
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You may create a scene of a favorite memory, or a collection of your favorite objects.
Remember to pick something you are interested in to ensure that not only you, but also the viewer understands
something about you.
You must have a background, middle ground, and foreground that include a subject.
Start with a line drawing of your objects or scene, and create shapes to construct your image with collaged
paper.
Work from the background to the foreground.
Create three sketches with different compositions checked. This ensures a dynamic composition.
Project Paper: Gathering textures and collaging.
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Create a line drawing of your composition.
When you are satisfied with your line drawing, trace your different shapes onto printer paper. If you have an
area that stretches the long length of your paper, you will have to use two pieces and creatively connect them
when you collage.
Refer to your texture squares to figure out what textures will match your images best.
Pick a color palette that suits your expressive mood and create rubbings on your printer papers.
Cut and glue background shapes first and work your way to the middle and foreground. For seams: cut along
the texture to avoid straight edges that stick out on your project.
Watercolor:
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Make sure you have brushes, pigments, palette, a paper towel, and test paper.
Mix colors on your palette and test in your sketchbook or test paper.
Use the techniques we practiced in class to apply watercolors: washes for large areas, bleeding where you want
to mix colors, salt (if you have no wax resist).
Layer watercolors of different colors and values to make more intense or create a darker value.
Objectively assess yourself by circling what grade you think you earned for each bullet point within each criteria.
Following
Directions
Craftsmanship
Creativity
A
B
C
D
-You created an
expressive
collaged piece of
art with BG, MG,
and FG.
-Your shapes and
textures highlight
what is important.
-You layered
watercolors to
achieve a sense of
depth.
-Your shapes are
cut neatly and fit
perfectly together.
-There are no glue
smudges or
corners up.
-Excellent use of
class time.
-You cleaned
materials properly.
-You have an
intricate collaged
piece of art with
BG, MG, and FG.
-You used a variety
of shapes and
textures.
-You used different
watercolor
techniques.
-You created a
collaged piece of
art. Missing a BG,
MG, or FG
-Your shapes and
textures don’t
correlate with your
subject.
-Your treatment of
watercolor doesn’t
add depth.
-You created a
simple collaged
piece of art. You
do not have BG,
MG, and FG.
-You have missing
textures or shapes.
-You did not
experiment with
watercolor.
-Unfinished.
-Your shapes are
neatly cut and fit
pretty well.
-There are a few
glue smudges on
your paper.
-Managed class
time well.
-You consistently
cleaned materials.
-Your shapes are cut
out neatly but may
not fit perfectly.
-Glued properly to
your paper; a few
corners up.
-Class time could be
used better.
-Clean-up is okay.
-You did not use
your class
time well and
were distracting
to other students.
-Time off task
directly affects
quality of work.
-Your use of
expressive shapes
creates a feeling
for the viewer.
-Textures fully
relate to objects
represented.
-The idea behind
your artwork is
personal and tells
the viewer about
you.
-Your use of shape
is intriguing.
-Textures relate to
the texture of the
object within your
project.
-The idea behind
the artwork is
personal.
-Your use of shape
is predictable.
-Some textures are
not representative
of the object actual
textures.
-Your idea behind
the artwork is
general, not
personal.
-Your shapes are
sloppily cut.
-Obvious glue
smudges or shapes
are not properly
glued.
-Too often off-task,
need frequent
redirection.
-Did not properly
clean.
-Your shapes do
not relate to your
concept.
-Textures have no
apparent link to
actual textures of
objects.
-No personal link
to artwork.
Reflection Questions: Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.
What did you do very well?
What did you struggle with?
If you did this project again, what would you change?
How did you use shapes and color to express a mood for the viewer?
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-Your use of shape
is minimal.
-There is no
variety or thought
behind texture
choices.
-No personal link
to artwork.