Course Title: Visual Art Grade: 6
Unit: Tessellations
Month Presented: Unit
#6 Unit Length (in weeks): 4 days
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Essential Question (s): What are tessellations? How can repeated pattern be used in art? Who are some artists that have used tessellations in their work? |
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Learning Objectives: To understand tessellations and their use in art. To become familiar with artists who use tessellation (MC Escher, Jim McNeil, Islamic artists). To enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills. To enhance creative thinking skills. |
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Skills: Fine Motor: (sketching, cutting, tracing) Problem solving Composition and Design Creative thinking |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Introduction of M.C. Escher, Jim McNeil, and Islamic art. Students design their own tessellations. |
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Materials Utilized: Drawing paper Oak Tag Markers |
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Assessment Strategies: Analysis of Composition, Design, Craftsmanship, Effort and Creativity
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