This lesson was designd to connect to FCPS's Globalization and Time theme. My students and I began by examining World Heritage sites and buildings of architectural significance throughout the ages. We reviewed about 15 sites.
Here is a selection of them:
During the discussion...
"I had two different objectives. First, to give the students an opportunity to practice using descriptive adjectives such as 'ornate,' 'simple,' and 'imposing' to articulate how they percieved the architecture. We started our discussion reviewing adjectives.
Then, I asked the students to pay close attention to the different architectural details of each building.
After we finished reviewing the sites, I pulled up an FCPS resource. This slide show reviewed how to group shapes to form architectural designs.
The goal for day 1 was to plan out the buildings the students wished to design. We used pencil, crayons, and markers.
Step 1: Open your sketchbook.
Step 2: With a pencil, please write down what shapes you want to include in the design of your building. If you were inspired by any of the images we looked like, write down some of the elements of the building that resonated with you. Use descriptive words like "futuristic" "simple" or "ornate".
Step 3: Start sketching out the building you wish to design.
Day 2: Painting and Collage
We began class by discussing what textures are. The students were tasked with painting their own textures, which they would later use to create their buildings.
Can anyone tell me what texture is? Could you list an example?
Texture: the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.
Possible examples: Wood, Soil, Stone, Brick, Matte, Shiny
Grass and Brick textures courtesy of two of my students.
I demonstrated how to paint rock and brick textures. I also introduced my teacher exemplar showing how they could use the textures in the creation of their buildings.
Day 3 and 4 were focused on the collaging and construction of their artworks. During this time, I introduced a mini-lesson on how to write artist statements. Their artist statement would serve as the assessment and closing reflection for the project.