Above & Below: Cut paper illustrations by Ms. Lovin
Cut Paper Stories
How and why do artists tell stories? In this project you will create a cut paper narrative that shows a day in the life of any subject you choose.
Since a story is a change over time, you are required to design at least 3 frames to tell your story using positive and negative space. |
Artists who explore narrative
Contemporary Artist: Beatrice Coron
Sketchbook: Plan your story
Think about Positive and Negative Space
Practice: X-Acto Knives
Edit: Look back and alter your sketch
Draw: Pencil lines on each frame of the story
Display: Cut, mount, title, and sign your work
Gallery
Objectives & Assessment |
Standards |
1. SB: planned out final design
2. SB: shaded in areas to keep/ cut out 3. Positive/ Negative space practice: cut out and glued in SB 4. Used at least 3 frames to tell story 5. Story shows change over time 6. Drew shapes in pencil before cutting 7. Composition: good use of space 8. Variety of sizes of shapes 9. No solid areas larger than 3 fingers 10. No solid areas larger than 3 fingers 11. XActo cutting is smooth- no jagged areas 12. Added details to describe the action 13. Mounted all pieces on paper that fit design size 14. Signed and titled 15. Reflection questions 16. Safe use of cutting materials 17. Neat- no pencil marks/ jagged edges 18. Complete |
VA7MC.1 a. Uses imagination and the elements and principles of design to shape meaningful works of art.
VA7MC.3 b. Compares and contrasts how factors of time and place influence the development of and meaning in works of art. VA7MC.3 c. Recognizes and evaluates how artists choose and use materials, visual elements,/principles, styles, techniques and tools to shape and communicate meaning. VA7MC.4 a. Writes, reflects upon, and revises personal answers to artistic essential questions VA7PR.1 b. Uses tools and materials with craftsmanship (e.g., with care in a safe and appropriate manner). VA7PR.1 c. Explores various techniques/processes as well as the properties of art materials in preparation for art making (e.g., drawing, painting, mixed-media, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, technology based art works, graphic design). VA7PR.1 e. Produces original two-dimensional artworks for intended purpose, using a variety of media VA7PR.2 b. Produces increasingly complex original works of art reflecting personal choices and increased technical skill. VA7PR.3 a. Purposefully selects and manipulates elements of art and applies principles of design in the development of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. VA7AR.2 b. Evaluates personal works using multiple criteria. VA7AR.4 b. Mounts or mats finished works in a visually pleasing manner VA7C.1 b. Integrates themes, ideas, and concepts from a variety of disciplines/subjects. |