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VITAL INFORMATION

Subject(s):

Art, Mathematics

Topic or Unit of Study:

Composition in art

Grade/Level:

9-12

Objective:

To teach the students spacial relationships within a proper composition.
To illustrate the positioning of objects within a composition.
To develop skill using art media

Summary:

The students will design an 8" grid separated by 12 lines creating 13 open spaces. Each space is divided by one third until the number of spaces is achieved. The grid will then be filled with drawings based on a single theme and positioned in such a way to enhance the main object which falls on a third.

IMPLEMENTATION

Learning Context:

The activity teaches composition skills as well as proportions relating to math. Problem solving skills are also addressed. The ability to alter drawings to fit into assorted shapes is a challenge for young artists. The selection of media has to be decided as well as the introduction of illustrating skills with razor tip markers to finish makes this project a real challenge.

Procedure:

The students will sketch out possible solutions to the 12 line/13 spaces problem trying to save the largest shape to fall on a third. Teacher direction is crucial to make sure that accuracy in 1/3 divisions is consistant. Once the sketch is completed it is then re-created on finish paper using lines 1/4 inch wide. Once the grid is complete, the students will draw in their drawings based on a theme in the 13 spaces created. The students will place the largest or most important object in the largest box on a third and fill the other 12 with secondary objects to enhance the main object and create flow within the piece. The drawings then will be colored and outlined, and possibly the artist may be creative with the grid to complete the work.

Sample Student Products:

These are a few of my students completed grid projects:

Attachments

Grid1
Grid2

Collaboration:

Students will work individually.

Time Allotment:

8 class periods. 40 Min. per class.

Author's Comments & Reflections:

This project is a creative change from the normal drawing experience. The students view it as a challenge and we have good results.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Instructional Materials:

Resources:

Materials and resources:
rulers
pencils
razor tip pens
markers

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

Standards:

PA- Pennsylvania Academic Standards

• Subject : Arts and Humanities

• Area 9.1: Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts

• Grade : Grade 12

Standard A.: Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.

Standard B.: Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.

Standard E.: Delineate a unifying theme through the production of a work of art that reflects skills in media processes and techniques.

Standard H.: Demonstrate and maintain materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance places

Standard J.: Analyze and evaluate the use of traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.

• Area 9.3: Critical Response

• Grade : Grade 12

Standard A.: Explain and apply the critical examination processes of works in the arts and humanities.

Standard G.: Analyze works in the arts by referencing the judgments advanced by arts critics as well as one’s own analysis and critique.

• Area 9.4: Aesthetic Response

• Grade : Grade 12

Standard A.: . Evaluate an individual’s philosophical statement on a work in the arts and its relationship to one’s own life based on knowledge and experience.

Assessment Plan:

Assessment/Rubrics:

Rubrics
Art Class

Conquer the Grid