Elements of Art

This was another short week due to snow, but we had enough time for students to review the Elements of Art! I call it a review because these are concepts that every student first learns in elementary school, and we are conducting lessons to help reactivate this information in our brains. The past three years I have had students take notes while I stand around and basically lecture, providing examples of the elements through little pictures. The lesson wasn't so exciting for students, so I decided to make a change and I put together a digital scavenger hunt! First students watched a video that described each of the seven elements. Then, following the prompts of the sequential slides, students either typed in the definition or they were searching for imagery that demonstrated the element. I am beyond proud of the examples that these students were able to uncover! Once students completed the scavenger hunt, they started working on sketches and rough drafts to plan for their Elements of Art Composition, where they must demonstrate the 7 Elements of Art through subject matter of their choosing. Some artists are choosing to divide their paper into sections devoted specifically to one element, while others are creating a cohesive composition that subtly incorporates all seven elements. After the long weekend, we're going to get started on our final artwork. Students can use colored pencil, pencil, marker, or crayon to complete their artwork and show off their knowledge of the elements!