Color Theory & 1pt. Perspective

Who knew learning how to draw a shape in one point perspective could lead to beautiful works of abstract art?

Concepts Covered:

Low Relief Sculpture

Variety of Color Schemes

1 point Perspective 

This year's 9 week sculpture class has been learning about color schemes and one point perspective. We started off by reviewing primary vs. secondary colors and color mixing.  From there we learned that when we combine colors together into groups, we are creating a color scheme.

Color Schemes we focused on:

Warm   

Cool

Primary   

Secondary

Analogous 

Complementary

screenshot from color scheme powerpoint

We practiced drawing assorted shapes in groups using one point perspective.  

Each group had to use 7-11 shapes

Each group had its own vanishing point and horizon line

Each group was then colored in using a different color scheme

5 groups of shapes= 5 different color schemes

2 student examples of practice pages

Once they created all five groups, the students selected their favorite color scheme.  With their favorite color scheme in mind, they began to raid my magazine drawers for pages and ads that had samples of their needed colors.  The end result...a lot of paper scraps on the floor.
The magazine pages were then cut into strips or circles (the student's choice) to add texture and color to their backgrounds.
Then using cardboard as their "canvas" the students drew their favorite arrangement of shapes in one point perspective.  Cut out the shape arrangement. Then cardboard shapes were painted with colors from their selected color schemes.  

Examples of Cool Color Scheme and Analogous Color Schemes

Example of Primary Color Scheme

Despite all the snow days and the crazy testing schedule the students were able to create beautiful and eye catching works of abstract art.

The classroom mascot and my teacher's exemplar of the project.

Tech Art Stage Types

STAGE TYPES

& 

STAGE LINGO

This year's Tech Theatre class is focusing a great deal on theatre theory, as well as designing concepts for our upcoming school drama production.

One of the first topics the students learned about were the variety of stages and performance areas there are to act on.  

The 4 types of stages we learned about.

The students took notes off a Powerpoint and viewed a youtube video hosted by Krista Price that described the different types and uses for the performance spaces. 

(if interested in viewing the video copy the link below into your browser)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L99g_Wg5Gh8&list=TLl6H9vFFaaSS-BPBIruvXWTeqkeuIyX5w

Today we went over the basic theatre terms and acting areas.

Rigging 

Batten

GOBO

Scrim

Cyclorama (CYC)

Taveler 

We have covered a lot this week and all this information will help the students design their floorplans next week.

Circle Weavings 

Student Chosen Inspirations 

(I loved this project so much, I am a little late to post this but I just had to.)

My 3rd quarter visual arts elective class is a unit based on sculpture and this year I wanted to do something with yarn.  I wanted my students to have a chance to create something with a lot of texture and color but not as much mess. It's also a plus for me that I am a huge fan of textiles and weavings.

The students first looked at the history of dreamcatchers and circular weavings; what materials were used, how they were made, and why they were made.  

They then created 3 design ideas for their circle weavings and dream catchers.  Many made designs based off of elements found in nature (i.e. sunset, beach, water, and forest).

The students soaked their own reeds, to shape the frame of their looms.

Then they measured out  6 feet of yarn to string the warp lines of their looms.

The students used an over, under pattern, as well as, some special braiding inspired weaving methods to  recreate their original designs on their looms.

There were many great designs and finished weavings. Below are images from some of those in our school's middle school art show.

Art Show Display

Detail Shots