Paper Roll
Students working together
Students using a template
Using a template for sketchbook cover
Choosing a wallpaper design
Punching holes
Sketchbooks
A place for everything
Creating their own personal sketchbook was the very first thing they did. It was a collaborative effort because they had to work with each other to cut paper from the roll (the paper rolls were given from Lin Ferrell-thank you). The very first thing I did was to show them a power point on photographer Peter Beard. The power point highlighted his collage-like journals and I explained that their sketchbook would be their visual diary. Their sketchbook will be constantly used to draw or write in it their thoughts, ideas, and memories. It was my fifth or sixth period class-I got an applause after the presentation. The students enjoyed the lesson and I hope I can continue that enthusiasm throughout the school year.
Students used a template to trace their pages and covers. The cover was from a wall paper sample book and the back was from heavy construction paper. They taped the sides to the back cover for extra stability, added graph paper for future perspective sketches and used fasteners to connect everything together.
Teaching Picasso 