Lesson Plan 6- Collage
Age: 3 -5 years.
Location: Indoor activity.
Lesson duration: 30- 45 minutes.
Number of children: Open ended, but a group of maximum 4 children at the art table at a time.
Rationale: Collage is a technique of creating art out of assembling different media, such as newspaper clippings, magazine cut outs, paper shapes, photographs or other materials and gluing them on paper or a canvas. This activity encourages children to develop skills in working with scissors, using their fingers as tools, and creating shapes. Using these skills, children use bits of material to create either a specific or non-specific form of artwork. In this way children experience new ways of expressing themselves through a range of different media.
Objectives:
Lesson:
Introduction:
Distribute a range of materials (newspaper clippings, magazine cut outs, paper shapes, photographs etc.) for children to arrange on a piece of paper or other form of canvas. Encourage students to define and describe their creations. Tell children that famous artists also use shapes to create art, collage artist Henri Matisse can be used as an example by downloading some of his famous collage pieces such as "beasts of the sea" or "the snail" to use as inspiration.
Provide children with a demonstration of the activity. Choose a range of different materials and cut out different shapes, then glue them on a piece of paper. Demonstrate that the different cut-outs should overlap slightly when positioning them on the page. Next demonstrate an additional option of drawing outlines such as an animal, plant or object that will then be filled in with different cut-out shapes. For example a butterfly that is filled in with differently shaped cut-out materials.
Main Component of Lesson:
The next step is for the children to begin creating their own collages. Ask children to choose either a free form design or to draw an outline of something they are interested in. Encourage children to use their imagination and think creatively.
Encourage each child to choose their favourite media and materials and place them in a pile on their table.
Once each child has a pile of media and materials in front of them, they can then begin to cut out the parts or shapes that appeal to them the most. They can arrange these parts by colour, shape, or subject matter etc. Talk with the children about creating patterns with shapes, designs and colours. Scaffold in areas that children may need help, for example cutting, pasting or thinking of outline designs.
Encourage children to concentrate on arranging the various shapes to produce a well-balanced composition and to be considerate of how shapes and colours can be placed to create different effects throughout the work (e.g patterns, sequencing, colour variances- light to dark/dark to light etc). Encourage children to try out a few different arrangements before they decide on the final composition.
Children should then glue down their pieces in their preferred arrangement on the piece of paper. Once done the collage is to be set aside to dry.
Conclusion:
To conclude a reflective discussion should be encouraged once a child has finished their collage piece. Have children discuss the process of creating the artwork:
Children can be encouraged to develop visual Literacy by observing and discussing their work.
Key events:
Demonstrate collage techniques and steps.
Scaffold children when needed through the activity.
Reflective discussion.
Resources:
Table/ 4 chairs.
Images of famous collages by collage artist Henri Matisse to be used as inspiration.
Magazine pages, newspaper clippings, different coloured papers, photographs, other media.
Glue sticks.
Scissors.
Assessment:
Observe children during the activity and document the follow areas:
Engage children in discussion on the following topics:
Extension Activity:
Papier Mâché: Provide the opportunity for children to experience the sensory art technique of papier mâché, keeping in line with working with mixed media, such as different papers, magazines and newspaper materials, a papier mâché activity will allow children to decorate three dimensional objects with paper materials. Children will work with texture, shape and form.
Links to framework: (VEYLDF 2009).
Outcome 1: Identity- Children openly express their feelings and ideas in their interactions with others. Respond to ideas and suggestions from others. Learn about ways of making personal responses into arts works.
Outcome 3: Wellbeing- Seek out and accept new challenges, make new discoveries, and celebrate their own efforts and achievements and those of others. Increasingly cooperate and work collaboratively with others.
Outcome 4:Children are confident and involved learners -Children are curious and enthusiastic participants in their learning.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators- Respond verbally and non-verbally to what is seen, heard, touched and felt.
Age: 3 -5 years.
Location: Indoor activity.
Lesson duration: 30- 45 minutes.
Number of children: Open ended, but a group of maximum 4 children at the art table at a time.
Rationale: Collage is a technique of creating art out of assembling different media, such as newspaper clippings, magazine cut outs, paper shapes, photographs or other materials and gluing them on paper or a canvas. This activity encourages children to develop skills in working with scissors, using their fingers as tools, and creating shapes. Using these skills, children use bits of material to create either a specific or non-specific form of artwork. In this way children experience new ways of expressing themselves through a range of different media.
Objectives:
- Use scissors with control.
- Use glue with control.
- Can create a portrait, landscape or design using mixed media.
- Can identify and use shapes; circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles.
- Can categorise shapes as large and small.
- Can identify colours and patterns by repeating a single shape, line or colour.
- Can create original artwork that communicates ideas and self expression.
- Develop fine motor skills while practicing creative expression.
Lesson:
Introduction:
Distribute a range of materials (newspaper clippings, magazine cut outs, paper shapes, photographs etc.) for children to arrange on a piece of paper or other form of canvas. Encourage students to define and describe their creations. Tell children that famous artists also use shapes to create art, collage artist Henri Matisse can be used as an example by downloading some of his famous collage pieces such as "beasts of the sea" or "the snail" to use as inspiration.
Provide children with a demonstration of the activity. Choose a range of different materials and cut out different shapes, then glue them on a piece of paper. Demonstrate that the different cut-outs should overlap slightly when positioning them on the page. Next demonstrate an additional option of drawing outlines such as an animal, plant or object that will then be filled in with different cut-out shapes. For example a butterfly that is filled in with differently shaped cut-out materials.
Main Component of Lesson:
The next step is for the children to begin creating their own collages. Ask children to choose either a free form design or to draw an outline of something they are interested in. Encourage children to use their imagination and think creatively.
Encourage each child to choose their favourite media and materials and place them in a pile on their table.
Once each child has a pile of media and materials in front of them, they can then begin to cut out the parts or shapes that appeal to them the most. They can arrange these parts by colour, shape, or subject matter etc. Talk with the children about creating patterns with shapes, designs and colours. Scaffold in areas that children may need help, for example cutting, pasting or thinking of outline designs.
Encourage children to concentrate on arranging the various shapes to produce a well-balanced composition and to be considerate of how shapes and colours can be placed to create different effects throughout the work (e.g patterns, sequencing, colour variances- light to dark/dark to light etc). Encourage children to try out a few different arrangements before they decide on the final composition.
Children should then glue down their pieces in their preferred arrangement on the piece of paper. Once done the collage is to be set aside to dry.
Conclusion:
To conclude a reflective discussion should be encouraged once a child has finished their collage piece. Have children discuss the process of creating the artwork:
- Why they chose the images they did?
- Why did they arranged the images the way they did?
- What does their collage represent?
- Younger students should be encouraged to discuss the colours, shapes and pictures they have found.
- How did they use shape and colour to create their art?
Children can be encouraged to develop visual Literacy by observing and discussing their work.
Key events:
Demonstrate collage techniques and steps.
Scaffold children when needed through the activity.
Reflective discussion.
Resources:
Table/ 4 chairs.
Images of famous collages by collage artist Henri Matisse to be used as inspiration.
Magazine pages, newspaper clippings, different coloured papers, photographs, other media.
Glue sticks.
Scissors.
Assessment:
Observe children during the activity and document the follow areas:
- Capacity to use materials such as different media, scissors and glue- noting fine motor skills and hand grip and positioning.
- Proficiency in drawing outlines or ability to fill in space on a page.
- Ability to use imagination and creativity in creating designs, patterns and/ or visual images.
Engage children in discussion on the following topics:
- What kinds of reasons do they give for their design preferences (based on subject matter, elements, feelings, etc.)?
- How quickly can they define their preference? Are they willing to be individual in their choice or is there a tendency to follow the group?
Extension Activity:
Papier Mâché: Provide the opportunity for children to experience the sensory art technique of papier mâché, keeping in line with working with mixed media, such as different papers, magazines and newspaper materials, a papier mâché activity will allow children to decorate three dimensional objects with paper materials. Children will work with texture, shape and form.
Links to framework: (VEYLDF 2009).
Outcome 1: Identity- Children openly express their feelings and ideas in their interactions with others. Respond to ideas and suggestions from others. Learn about ways of making personal responses into arts works.
Outcome 3: Wellbeing- Seek out and accept new challenges, make new discoveries, and celebrate their own efforts and achievements and those of others. Increasingly cooperate and work collaboratively with others.
Outcome 4:Children are confident and involved learners -Children are curious and enthusiastic participants in their learning.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators- Respond verbally and non-verbally to what is seen, heard, touched and felt.