Lesson Layout
Introduce stencils - why use them. (to make multiple copies of a pattern)
- show examples of using the positive and negative
- demonstrate how to cut out a stencil with scissors (that is, without an exacto knife)
- show examples of patterns
- encourage sharing of stencils
Materials
Pencil crayons, pastels, scrap paper for rough layout/experiments, heavy card stock (index cards, scrap bristol board (bring up 3 Rs to model environmentalism), good paper for final copy (in varying sizes), scissors. A selection of pre-made stencils would also be helpful.
Resources
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/lizcoolmompicks/CMP%2007/cool-bu…
http://collection.aucklandartgallery.govt.nz/collection/results.do?view…
http://patterninislamicart.com/
Assessment
Self assessment - two stars and a wish, rating out of 10.
Rubric
| Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uses the elements of design (positive and negative images, patterning) when creating with stencils | Uses the elements in limited ways | Uses the elements in developing ways | Uses the elements in developed ways | Uses the elements in highly developed ways |
| Uses allocated time efficiently | incomplete | limited completion | complete | detailed and precise completion of task |