The Elements of Art
Shape/Form
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The shape/form poster I created provides easy access to definitions of the words: shape, geometric, organic, and form. It can be used as a reference when the students explore different units in math and science where they will have to expand their knowledge on different shapes and forms they come into contact with in everyday life. I added on examples of each definition to help students be able to remember the differences between each shape. Although these are not the only examples of these definitions, these are simple ones that students may have prior knowledge about.
Line
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This line poster presents the definition of what a line actually is. I decided not to make this poster too complex with so many definitions, so I glued them to the back. I feel like it is important for elementary students to have visual examples that help them understand the differences between each type of line. I separated the poster by types of lines on the left side and the characteristics of lines on the right side. Students will be able to refer to this poster as they experiment drawing different types of lines in their artwork.
Color
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It is important for students to know the color wheel and all of the components to the different combinations colors can make. Understanding the primary, secondary, and intermediate colors allows students to artistically design their art using patterns of colors that make sense to the eye. This poster can be used hands on to where the students can take turns pointing to the different combinations of colors they can find on the flower. To expand on their knowledge the teacher can have them find things around the classroom that also show examples of primary, secondary, and intermediate colors. Other combinations of colors are defined and glued to the back of the poster.
Texture
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This hands on poster will enhance student learning and allow them to make predictions about what they think are examples of different actual and implied textures. I thought that putting examples in an envelope was a creative way to organize the textures and make it so that the students can actually feel the difference between the textures. As an activity to go along with this poster, the students could walk around the classroom and find their own examples of things that show rough, soft, hard, or smooth textures. They could even develop their own ideas of textures that are not represented on the poster and share them with the class.
Space
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For this space poster I decided to place the definitions on the back and create an image for the students to actually see what space is. I placed "+" marks on the trees to symbolize that the objects the eye focuses on in the picture is known as the positive space. The "-" marks in the background are known as the negative space of the picture. I showed size variation by the difference size trees and flowers. The ones that are bigger appear closer and the ones that are smaller appear farther away. The flowers are overlapping to show a different idea of space. I believe that the picture I have created shows a good visual image of what students should understand about different aspects of space. From looking at this poster, students should be able to apply these terms to their own artwork.