Framing Question

How might connecting with nature inspire you to use colour and proportion in your art?

Learning Goal
If students connect with nature in the creation of a two-dimensional work at Forest Valley, then they will experience how nature can inspire the creative process and develop our understanding of the elements of design and the principle of proportion.

Curriculum Connections

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/arts18b09curr.pdf

D1. Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process (see pages 19–22) to produce a variety of two- and three-dimensional art works, using elements, principles, and techniques of visual arts to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings.

D2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process (see pages 23–28) to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of art works and art experiences.

D3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of art forms, styles, and techniques from the past and present, and their sociocultural and historical contexts.

Possible Sequence of the Day

An art based mini hike program with an indoor component. Students will discover natural lines by outlining objects found on hike. They will then return to their Forest Valley classroom and using primary and secondary colours will finish their work of art.

Pre and Post Activities