B. Introduction to Inquiry in Art: Leaves
Level 1: identify & locate
"I see . . . "
1) Observe your Leaf
"Our leaves are the same because . . ." Level 1: Match Anticipating Level 4: Compare/Contrast
Levels 2 & 3: describe, illustrate, draw
Level 1: identify
Level 1: identify & locate Moving into Level 4 thinking with diagram & examine
Level 5: combine, compose, find a new way, design
"Our leaves are different because . . . " Vary time: ranging from 2 minutes to 10 minutes
Write statement on cover of portfolio
Vein structure enclosed by ovoid with wide variety of edges
Must use art expectations established for Observational Warm Ups. Students may make own decisions about how much observation, memory or imagination they use to create their drawing.
3) Make Observational Sketches 4) Discuss: "Artists are researchers, investigators, question askers, curious people. We will be participating in a process of artistic research."
Y shape of branching vein structure
Draw any scene of your choice using crayons but it must include at least one leaf.
2) Observe your leaf with a partner
5) I draw, you draw . . .
6) CREATE A WORK OF ART
LEAF INQUIRY