Project #3 - Landscape
The third project for 5th graders this year is to create a large winter landscape using both watercolor and tempera paint. For this project, students first learn about how to apply the wet-on-wet watercolor technique to transition between watercolors. They then explore foreground, middleground, and background, as well as other tricks for creating space in art. After students finish their watercolor background for this project, they sketch foreground, middleground, and background trees on their work. Students then use black tempera paint to paint their trees, making their trees have the appearance of silhouettes. As a finishing touch, students apply white tempera paint to add snow. Below you will find a copy of the winter landscape rubric.
Winter Landscape Rubric
Winter Landscape Rubric
Winter Landscape Examples
Project #2 - Name Self-Portrait
The second project for 5th graders this year is to design a name self-portrait where students turn the letters of their name into objects and shapes that represent them. For this project, students learn about symbolism in art, as well as the techniques of blending and shading with colored pencil. Students begin this project by generating two different ideas for each letter of their name in their sketchbooks. Student then pick their favorite ideas and plan a "sloppy copy," being sure to center their letters and use as much space as possible. When the "sloppy copy" is complete, students move on to their final copy, where they use the value scale and blending to make their shapes and objects "pop." Below you will find a copy of the name self-portrait rubric.
Name Self-Portrait Rubric
The second project for 5th graders this year is to design a name self-portrait where students turn the letters of their name into objects and shapes that represent them. For this project, students learn about symbolism in art, as well as the techniques of blending and shading with colored pencil. Students begin this project by generating two different ideas for each letter of their name in their sketchbooks. Student then pick their favorite ideas and plan a "sloppy copy," being sure to center their letters and use as much space as possible. When the "sloppy copy" is complete, students move on to their final copy, where they use the value scale and blending to make their shapes and objects "pop." Below you will find a copy of the name self-portrait rubric.
Name Self-Portrait Rubric
Name Self-Portrait Examples
Project #1 - Sketchbook Cover
The first project for 5th graders this year is to design a sketchbook cover using the zentalgle style. While this is one of the shorter projects this year, students will be expected to demonstrate particular skills related to line and composition. After the sketchbook cover is complete and paper is stapled to the inside, students will use their sketchbooks throughout the year in order to catalog ideas and sketches. Below you will find a copy of the sketchbook cover rubric.
Sketchbook Cover Rubric
The first project for 5th graders this year is to design a sketchbook cover using the zentalgle style. While this is one of the shorter projects this year, students will be expected to demonstrate particular skills related to line and composition. After the sketchbook cover is complete and paper is stapled to the inside, students will use their sketchbooks throughout the year in order to catalog ideas and sketches. Below you will find a copy of the sketchbook cover rubric.
Sketchbook Cover Rubric
Sketchbook Cover Example