Symbolic self reflective Initial
Essential Questions:
2. How can you express yourself visually and symbolically?
3. What do you want people to notice about you?
Steps:
2. Brainstorm and sketch out different things that symbolize who you are. You can use words and drawings.
3. Go through magazines and find images that represent who you are, cut out and save.
4. Practice different fonts and draw your initial in your sketchbook.
5. Design the shape of a letter on drawing paper using a pencil. The letter should be a minimum of 2- 1/2” thick in all areas, but may be up to 14” x 22” in overall size. Cut the letter out and use it as a pattern to trace onto both chipboard pieces, then cut out.
6. Take one chipboard letter, right- side-up and glue paper cups onto it, staggering them up and down so the cups fit together, see (A). The more cups used, the stronger the letter will be. Allow glue to dry until tacky (or longer), then glue the top letter in place, being careful to align it with the bottom letter. Allow to dry completely.
7. Dampen a sponge and place it onto a plate. Cut paper tape into a variety of lengths. Dampen the adhesive on the tape and press an end on the top side. Smooth gently around and adhere it to the back side. Continue until all surfaces are completely covered with at least two layers of paper tape. Apply the tape as smoothly as possible, avoiding excessive overlapping.
8. As an option, apply two coats of acrylic gesso to make the surface white and help seal any edges. Allow the gesso to dry between coats.
9. Embellish the surface of the letter with descriptive words, images and symbols that are meaningful to the your personal identity.
10. Create an artist statement explaining your piece, what it represents, and what you want the viewer to understand by viewing your piece.
11. Prepare to read your artist statement and explain your work to the class.
In this lesson plan, you will design and construct a 3- dimensional letter using one of your initials. The surface will be decorated with descriptive words and images creating a collage that is personally meaningful and unique to the your identity. You can use photos, magazine clippings, drawings and paintings.
2. How can you express yourself visually and symbolically?
3. What do you want people to notice about you?
Steps:
2. Brainstorm and sketch out different things that symbolize who you are. You can use words and drawings.
3. Go through magazines and find images that represent who you are, cut out and save.
4. Practice different fonts and draw your initial in your sketchbook.
5. Design the shape of a letter on drawing paper using a pencil. The letter should be a minimum of 2- 1/2” thick in all areas, but may be up to 14” x 22” in overall size. Cut the letter out and use it as a pattern to trace onto both chipboard pieces, then cut out.
6. Take one chipboard letter, right- side-up and glue paper cups onto it, staggering them up and down so the cups fit together, see (A). The more cups used, the stronger the letter will be. Allow glue to dry until tacky (or longer), then glue the top letter in place, being careful to align it with the bottom letter. Allow to dry completely.
7. Dampen a sponge and place it onto a plate. Cut paper tape into a variety of lengths. Dampen the adhesive on the tape and press an end on the top side. Smooth gently around and adhere it to the back side. Continue until all surfaces are completely covered with at least two layers of paper tape. Apply the tape as smoothly as possible, avoiding excessive overlapping.
8. As an option, apply two coats of acrylic gesso to make the surface white and help seal any edges. Allow the gesso to dry between coats.
9. Embellish the surface of the letter with descriptive words, images and symbols that are meaningful to the your personal identity.
10. Create an artist statement explaining your piece, what it represents, and what you want the viewer to understand by viewing your piece.
11. Prepare to read your artist statement and explain your work to the class.
Some options for surface decoration include:
1. Drawing: Coating the
packing tape with acrylic gesso will create a smooth, white surface for drawing
with colored pencils or markers; see example on page
2. Collage: Collect photos,
magazine cut- outs, colorful paper, tissue and more. Apply them decoupage-style
to the surface of the letter. Gesso is not needed as a primer for this
technique.3.
Painting: Priming the
surface with gesso first will make colors brighter and easier to apply. Use
acrylic or premium-grade tempera colors to create designs.