This week 6th grade art students have started a new unit of study that has connections to math,science and architecture.
At the start of this week students have begun a 1 point perspective drawing of a cube. All students have reviewed the basic vocabulary used in the creatiion of a 1 pt.perspective drawing which is used by architects ,industrial designers,and interior designers in the business world.
Students have seen connections to these areas through visuals done by professional artists in the field and class discussions. Later in this unit we will explore the historical connections to architecture,history,and scientific inventions.
We have also been exploring the relationship of the Elements and Principles of Art to both perspective drawing and radial design. In the area of radial design we have also begun an introductory worksheet that deals with math concepts of symmetry and repetition. Students have experienced the concept of a radial design and the kaleidoscope effect through the introduction of sample kaleidoscopes in art class which the students enjoyed.
Next week we will further explore the art of radial designs and their connections to math,architecture,history,and science.
Also, all 7th and 8th grade interested students should drop off your 2D or 3D artwork to the artroom on Monday for the exciting community art contest sponsored by the Downers Grove Junior Women's Club which involves the exhibiton of final winners at the Downers Grove Public Library!
Be sure to stop by the art room anytime you are free if you need help with matting your work for this fun contest!
