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Mosaic Collage

Justin Opperman

Second Grade

2-3 (45 minute) class periods to teach lesson

Goals: Students will be introduced to the world of mosaic art through 2 types of media; pixilated computer animation and Greek/Roman Mosaic tiles. Students will choose a subject matter to create their own paper mosaic collages.

Objectives:

• Students will be introduced to computer animation and Greek/Roman Mosaic tiles identifying/discussing how they are related. (NS 1, 2, 3, 4) Complex Communication

• Students will sketch out their own subject matter for their final mosaic work on 12”x 12” black construction paper. (NS 1, 2) Creativity

• Students will select the colors for their subject matter and paint them on a 12” x 18” paper. (NS 1, 2, 3) Creativity

• Students will analyze where to place their colors to best communicate their subject matter cutting their painted work and glue it to the final piece. (NS 1, 2, 3) Creativity

• Students will successfully create their mosaic collage and share it with their teachers and peers in the art display case. (NS 5) Productivity and Accountability

• Students will reflect on their mosaic collage experience through a self evaluation journal. (NS 5) Complex Communication

Prerequisites:

Students will need to have prior instruction in separating colored spaces.

Students will have prior experiences in painting, drawing, cutting, gluing, and cleanup.

|Materials: |Fiscars Scissors |Construction Paper (Black) (White) |Elmer's Glue Sticks |

| | |(12x18) (12x12) | |

|Cost: |25 @ $2.03 |4 packs (50 shts ea) @ $2.29 |25 @ $0.56 |

|  |$50.75 |$9.16 |$14.00 |

| | |Total= |$73.91 |

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Safety Hazards:

Students will be reminded of proper handling of scissors and glue.

Interdisciplinary Connections:

Math- Mapping out design (patterns)

History- ancient techniques of decorating structures

Technology- techniques used to make animated motion pictures

Artistic Movements/ Periods: Computer Animation and Mosaic Tiles

Computer animation has taken leaps and bounds to become the visual wonder that it is today. Images are created with the use of tiny pixels or squares that are almost invisible to the naked eye. Only upon zooming into the picture can one see the individual squares. Movies such as Toy Story 3 would have never been possible without this technological advancement. Anything that is displayed digitally works with this same principle. The originator of this technique, however, was the use of mosaic tiles. The Greeks and Romans used to make mosaics from small squares of colored stone or glass which were set into cement. The small tiles of color were arranged to make designs and pictures. These beautiful works of art were used to decorate the walls, floors, and ceilings of their houses, temples, and public buildings. From mosaic tiles to computer animation, the main idea is the same: make a larger image by using smaller pieces of color.

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Toy Story 3 Poster, 2010, Walt Disney Pictures

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Buzz Light Year, Close up

Toy Story 3, 2010, Walt Disney Picture

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Hippocamp Mosaic, Roman Empire

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Roman Mosaic bird

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Roman Mosaic ducks

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Examples

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Super Mario Mosaic

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Student Work

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1st grade example

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Lesson Procedure

Day 1

Introduction: (children sit together in listening area for intro to lesson) (10 min.)

Today we are going to learn how to make a picture using tiny separated bits of color.

Before we begin:

Who in here has played a video game or watched an animated movie? Have you ever wondered how an animated cartoon like Toy Story 3 is made?(show 15 seconds of Toy Story 3 movie trailer) I’m sure most of you have seen that movie already or another animated movie very similar. However, has anyone ever heard of a pixel? Have you ever got really close to your TV. and been able to see little squares? What do you think those are? (class discussion)

I want to take you on a little journey of how the present day video game and cartoons came to be. First we will look at some pictures of animated movies so you can get a better idea of what I am presenting to you today. Here is a picture of the whole gang from Toy Story 3. Now here is a close up of Buzz Light Year. If you look you can see the little squares of color. However, if you are far enough away and the squares are small enough your eye can’t tell the difference. (Answer student’s questions)

Now computer animation isn’t the only art that uses this technique. What we are going to be doing in class is Mosaic Collages. Now you say Mr. Opperman, we don’t even know what that is. Well Mosaic is basically where computer animation came from. Over 2000 years ago, in Greece and Rome, people used to decorate their floors, walls, and ceilings with tiny little tiles. These tiles were made up of stone or glass and they were set into the cement. They were all different colors and were arranged to make a picture or a design. (Show Roman Mosaic Pictures) As you can see it is just little colors put together to make a big picture just like computer animation except they did it with their hands. (Answer Questions)

For our project we are going to be doing the same thing that the ancient Romans and Greeks did except instead of glass and stone we are going to be using paper. We will be painting our own paper in various colors and then cutting the paper in smaller pieces for your collages. There will be plenty of colors for your pictures. The subject of your collage will be your first initial of your name or your favorite animal. (Show students other completed students’ work)

Demonstration: (10-15 min.)

Before you start your actual collage, I am going to show you the first steps to make one.

Ask them to be thinking about what they would like to do for their actual collage during the demonstration. Draw on the white board a large picture of an animal. Include a boarder for composition purposes. Explain to them that the figure should be large and must not be too detailed because they will be filling it in with at least ½ inch pieces of paper. When demonstrating a drawing that will be finished in mosaic, point out the patterns, repetition, and design elements. Also explain that for mosaic it is better to draw the image in shapes. Have a few squares of paper cut out to show the size needed for their collage, giving them something concrete to look at and think about when creating their own pictures. When showing them how to create a picture in Mosaic style, emphasize that like colors have to go with like colors in the pattern. Show them the correct techniques in order to communicate there idea across to the viewer. (write directions on board and ask if there are any questions)

Work Time: (10-15 min.)

(Have paints, brushes, and paper set out on students’ work stations prior to class)

Ask students to go to their work stations and paint their white 12” x 18” paper with the color related to their workstation. If time permits have students start to do a sketch on the black construction paper of the final subject they wish to create. Circulate around the room answering any questions the students may have or giving suggestions.

Clean Up: (5 min.)

Wash brushes and place painted papers in drying racks and black paper in cabinets. Put pencils back in container. Go to listening area after all materials are put away.

Closure: (5 min.)

Review what was covered in class. What did you learn today about animation and mosaic? Why is it important to keep your design large? Why do we use color repetition? Next time we are going to work on our Mosaic Collages. Does anyone have a cool idea they have come up with to share with the class?

Day 2

Lesson Procedure: (children are in listening area) (5 min.)

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Let’s do a little review from last time we met. How does an animated cartoon look if you get really close to it? (call on student) How can someone decorate their house? (call on student) Who remembers what we are doing in class today? (choose someone to talk about what class is doing)

(Have slideshow going of pictures from previous class)

Demonstration: (5 min.)

Show example of previous student’s finished collage while demonstrating. Remind students how to choose color based upon their chosen subject. Continue working with day 1 demonstration collage. Glue a couple of sections to show students color and spatial relationships. Explain and demonstrate to students how to mimic techniques from Mosaic tiles and computer animation. (discuss and write directions on board)

(Have paintings from day 1 precut into strips and organized by color. Hand out students’ black paper and direct them to their work stations. (pencils, glue, and scissors are already set out on tables) (5 min.)

Work Time: (30 min.)

(Part of the class will still be in the designing portion of the project and the other part will be starting to cut and glue.) Circulate the room to work with students one on one as they create their projects. Ask questions, make comments, and concentrate student’s attention to the task at hand. As a handful of students may finish their work let them know to put their name on it and put it in the drying rack.

Clean Up: (5 min.)

Have students place papers in appropriate bins/drying racks. Leave glue and scissors on tables. Wash hands and tables.

Day 3

Brief Overview: (5 min.)

Remind students what still needs to be done for their finished collages. (all white painted paper cut and glued to convey a picture of selected subject matter) Some students may already be done with the mosaic collage but many will still need more time.

Pass out painting strips and black papers. Direct them to their work stations. (glue and scissors are already set out) (5 min.)

Work Time: (15 min.)

Circulate the room to work with students one on one as they finish their Mosaic Collages. Ask questions, make comments, and concentrate student’s attention to the task at hand. As students are finalizing their work let them know to put it in the drying rack. For those students already finished pass out the journal page that they will write a few sentences regarding their work. As the rest of the class finishes have them write their journal page as well.

Closure: (5 min.)

Let students know that they did a great job and should be very proud of themselves for taking on such a large task. Allow students to talk briefly about the experience. Let students know that work will be displayed in the hallway.

Next Lesson (10 min.)

Assessment:

1. Did the student demonstrate a simple subject or personal pattern on their Mosaic collage?

2. Did the student use collage squares to demonstrate understanding of mosaics?

3. Did the student reflect on their completed work in the self-assess journal handout?

Journal Page:

Name

Project Title

What do I like about my mosaic collage?

How is my design interesting?

Does my design work well as a mosaic?

Is my mosaic collage well done?

Am I pleased with my final product?

What areas do you think need improvement?

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