Connie Richards – William Byrd Middle

Objectives: The student will learn

how to do block letters using the method of a square or rectangle with a strip for the width of the letter.
how to construct their letter using chip board strips and masking tape.
how to paper mache’.
the three color schemes – Monochromatic, Complimentary, and Analogous.
the difference between Realistic and Non-objective.

SOLS: 7.1,7.3,7.9,7.10,7.12

Procedure:

Teacher will demonstrate how to do the block letters using a matt board rectangle for a pattern and a strip of matt board for the letter’s width.
Students will then practice doing various letters.
Teacher will then demonstrate how to construct a 3-D letter using chip board strips and masking tape.
Students will then begin constructing their initial.
Teacher will then demonstrate how to paper mache’ their letter.
Students will paper mache’ three layers on their letter.
When dry, students will then paint their letter with Gesso.
Teacher will then go over the three color schemes – Monochromatic, Complimentary, and Analogous… showing examples of each.
Teacher will also review the difference between Realistic and Non-objective.
Prior to actually painting their letter sculpture, students will need to make plans as to whether their painting on their letter will be Realistic or Non-objective and also which of the three color schemes they will be using. All their plans will be discussed with the teacher for suggestions and approval.

Materials:

· newsprint paper, matt board rectangles and strips for patterns – for the practice of block letters

· chip board strips, masking tape – for the letter construction

· newspaper and newsprint paper strips, paper mache’ glue – for the paper mache’ of the letter

· Gesso

Evaluation: Students’ sculpture letters will be given two grades –

First grade will be given on the constuction of their letter

The second grade will be given on the painting on their letter