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Multiple Level Powerpoint

Distorted Grids

Created on August 25, 2012 by Jenncook678

Students build on their knowledge of grid drawings as they try to master the distorted grid - inspired by the "melted" work of Salvador Dali. Suitable for any age after students have been exposed to regular grid drawings.

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THE PLAN
5 sessions; 60 minutes per session
1. SWBAT analyse and use a variety of image development techniques (e.g. distortion, metamorphosis, fragmentation)
2. SWBAT demonstrate increasing complexity in art skills and techniques
3. SWBAT analyse why images were created by artists
1.Resource images
2.Ruler
3.Pencil
4.Eraser

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1.Get resource images, use magazines, computers, newspapers... whatever you have access to.
2.Review grid drawings.
a. How to create even spaces
b. How to make sure your lines are straight
c. Square size
i. Small squares (take longer to create, but they make it easier to reproduce)
ii. Big squares (are fast to create, but they make it harder to reproduce)
d. You may choose to include a practice grid drawing.
3.Brief introduction/ review of Dali and surrealism.
4.Methods of distorting images.
a. Anamorphic
i. The Ambassadors
- Painted to demonstrate Holbein’s abilities (a ‘showcase’ piece)
b. Stretching
c. Transforming
i. Squiggly lines
5.Anamorphic worksheet
6.Students grid their reference image.
7.Chose a transformation type (Help students with Anamorphic option get started).
8.Draw. Add value, colour or both!
This is a good multi level project that my students enjoy. Being able to choose their image makes them feel comfortable and confident. Choosing the difficulty level of the transformation lets them challenge themselves in a safe way. The ‘wonkiness’ of the finished products makes everyone feel successful.
THE STANDARDS

Visual Arts Standard 1:
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes


[K-4] Students describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different responses
[9-12 Proficient] Students apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity that their intentions are carried out in their artworks

Visual Arts Standard 4:
Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures


[K-4] Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures

Visual Arts Standard 5:
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others


[K-4] Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art
[9-12 Proficient] Students identify intentions of those creating artworks, explore the implications of various purposes, and justify their analyses of purposes in particular works
THE FEATURES
Salvador Dali, Hans the Younger Holbein
Surrealism
Form, Proportion/Size
Math
ATTACHMENTS
Anomorphic Mouse Grid Worksheet.docx
Dali Grids Powerpoint.pptx

  • Jenncook678 08/25/2012 at 11:18am
    I'll post images of this year's work as soon as they finish! It's the first project, so it should be soon.

    As always, if you have questions or suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

    P.S. If you ever see little sketchbook icons in my resources, that is a cue for students to be using their sketchbook for notes, activities or practice.


  • The_smARTteacher 12/06/2012 at 03:08pm
    Would love to see how these turned out!


  • chadjerzak 02/11/2015 at 05:25am
    Super well designed project! Excellent plan and powerpoint!


  • RuthByrne 01/18/2016 at 10:11am
    Oh, Ms. cook, I'm coming back to this plan now that I teach up to 5th and 6th and finding I want to use it with my 2nd graders. You really made excellent plans, and I hope you still do!