This lesson introduces the concept of positive and negative space in a very concrete manner. It ends the unit that my Art 1 class does on Japan and leads directly into the 'Mola' project because it uses similar skills and concepts.
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THE PLAN
6 sessions; 45 minutes per session
1. SWBAT identify positive and negative space
2. SWBAT demonstrate proper use and safety with craft knives
3. SWBAT differentiate between abstract and representational
1. 6x6" black construction paper squares
2. craft knives
3. glue sticks
4. 18x24" white paper
5. scissors
1. Introduce the Japanese design concept of Notan
2. Go over the criteria
3. Demonstrate to the students how to create one 'Notan' square
See attached rubric
THE STANDARDS
Visual Arts Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
[9-12 Proficient] Students apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity that their intentions are carried out in their artworks
Visual Arts Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions
[9-12 Proficient] Students create artworks that use organizational principles and functions to solve specific visual arts problems
Visual Arts Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
[9-12 Proficient] Students reflect on how artworks differ visually, spatially, temporally, and functionally, and describe how these are related to history and culture
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