Sample Week: Lesson 2

COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA

Creating a collage of your animal or creature

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • To create a picture based on your research
  • To create a collage from found materials.

 

Main Activity

  • Watch the video and follow the instructions.
  • You will need a surface for your collage. You can use one you have prepared during Lesson 1 or a piece of card or paper.
  • Gather together some collage materials or painted textures.
  • Have your mood board nearby.
  • Cut out your shapes to create a picture of your animal.
  • You can use different types of materials such as tissue paper, magazines, fabric or string.
  • PVA glue is best to use for thicker materials, it will dry clear.

Reflecting

Let’s review your learning.​  How confident are you now with the following?

  • Researching and developing an idea in art
  • Following and researching a theme
  • Collecting images that you like on animals or creatures
  • Putting all your ideas together on a mood board
  • Creating a picture based on your research
  • Creating a collage from found materials.