TATTOO PORTFOLIO
Drawing Unit | Visual Art Foundations I (9-12)
Drawing Unit | Visual Art Foundations I (9-12)
Tattoos are an art form that has existed for millennia, with deep cultural roots and traditions. While tattoos have been considered taboo in Western history, they have gradually become more accepted and normalized in recent years, leading students to become interested in becoming tattoo artists themselves.
In this project, 9-12th grade visual art learners will explore the history and traditions behind tattoos, and apply drawing techniques to create their own tattoo portfolio. This project serves as the culmination of the drawing unit. Up to this point, they have learned mark-making, contour drawing, observational drawing, grid drawing, and shading. Students will apply those drawing skills, along with symbolism and imagery, and become tattoo artists for a few weeks!
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ALBUM COVERS
Color Unit | Visual Art Foundations I (9-12)
Color Unit | Visual Art Foundations I (9-12)
Every day is a struggle with learners and their phone usage. The most common excuse is “I was changing the song!” Teenagers love to listen to music, ranging from all genres from country to hyperpop, and are often drawn to their eye-catching covers.
This lesson aims to combine teens’ interest in music with essential principles of design. Graphic design is also a viable career in the arts. For 2-3 weeks, learners will understand the basics of album art history, design, symbolism, and representation while applying color mixing and drawing skills.
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