Sixth Grade Name Sculptures

The first project we did in sixth grade this year was a sculpture project using the letters of our names. Students created interesting letters on cardstock and cut them out in order to assemble them into one large sculptural piece. We discussed visual interest, form vs. shape, and the engineering that goes into creating a 3D structure. They are on display for a while in the library. If you get a chance stop by to check them out, they look much better in person!

one point perspective name drawings

In 7th grade we recently finished one point perspective drawings of our names. After studying perspective and space, students set about drawing their names so that they looked as if they went backward into space. Check them out below:

Radial Symmetry part 2

Seventh graders started out the new grading period by learning about radial symmetry. We started out by looking at some images and discussing what it means for something to have radial symmetry, and then we did some practice drawings using shapes to create radial symmetry. During this time we also looked at lettering styles and how to create a unique style of lettering. To end the unit, students used their name (or nickname, or a word) to create radial symmetry.

Graffti

Our first project in 8th grade was a graffiti project, where we studied creative ways of lettering and how to use words to create a work of art. Students looked at images of graffiti and spent time creating their own unique style and executing a tag of their name or a nickname.