Amorphous Shapes Design

Grade: 9-12 Curriculum Area: Visual Art Unit of Study/Art history/Cultural context: Shapes: Geometric and Amorphous, Abstract. SPI's/Standards of Art: TN: 1.1.1-1.1.4, 1.3.1-.1.3.4, 1.4.1-1.4.4, 2.1.1-2.1.4, 3.1

Objectives: Students will analyze and apply elements of art: Shapes to create an abstract design. (1.1-2.1, 3.1) Students will create amorphous shapes, differentiating between amorphous and geometric. (1.1-2.1) Students will apply colors following an analogous color scheme, which will slowly introduce them to color theory. (1.1-2.1)

Materials: Pencil Eraser 18x24 Newsprint paper Colored Pencils Markers (outlines)

Assessment Strategies: Questions and responses during presentation to show understanding. Individual monitoring during independent practice (double-check comprehension). Rubric for the final project: scoring based on how well Objectives were met in the project. (Good effort; cleanliness and craftsmanship; primarily has amorphous shapes, with very few geometric or lines; analogous color scheme with some patterns; composition of the image.) At the end of the semester, the final exam will include questions about both types of Shapes.

Guided Learning Steps: PowerPoint Presentation Introduce the elements of Shapes: Geometric and Amorphous. Amorphous is also known as organic or freeform. Students compare and contrast the two types, and then study examples of artwork with shapes, featuring Kandinsky and Mondrian. A brief introduction into color schemes, since they will use analogous on their designs, which later will lead into a full lesson on color theory. Demonstration/Guided Practice Students will practice creating their own freeform shapes before starting on their project. Individual Practice (Project) [2 days] Students will draw amorphous shapes into a cohesive design on newsprint paper. This project is open-ended and has a little more freedom. (This is a great project for those who like to doodle!) A majority of their designs must be amorphous, with few geometric shapes to balance certain areas. Students must pay attention to composition and movement of their designs. They will color in the shapes with colored pencils using an analogous color scheme (colors next to each other on the color wheel). Reflection Students will discuss which shapes are which, and things they might see in the design.

Vocab: amorphous/freeform/organic, geometric, movement, analogous color scheme

Essential Questions: 1. What are the two types of shapes? 2. Compare and contrast the types and what mood they might give an artwork. a. Geometric: rigid, mathematical, precise. Amorphous: free-flowing, calm, loose. 3. What is an analogous color scheme? Why is it also known as harmonious?