Name of lesson: Complimentary colors painting

Grade level: 9-12

Unit of study: Painting: color theory

Materials: Pencil, Paper, Acrylic Paints

Time frame: 1-2 weeks

National Core Art Standards:

VA:Cr1.2.Ia: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present day life using a
contemporary practice of art or design.

VA:Cr.1.1.Ia: Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.

Lesson Objectives (what will the students do):

Students will understand the color wheel
Students will plan out what complimentary colors can work together to create a unique art piece

Learning Targets (what do you want the students to leave with):

Students will be able to use color theory to create a painting of their own topic or object.

Procedures (what will you do , what will they do):

I Do:
Present the color wheel
Review the vocabulary: primary and complimentary colors

You Do:
Create thumbnail sketches of proposed plans.
Draw and paint object or topic of choice
Write an artist statement that explains artwork.

Artists:
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Assessment:
1. Thumbnail ideas.
2. Execution of ideas in a painting.
3. Explanation in artist statement.

Vocabulary:

 Additional resources:

https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?
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