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The ART LESSON

We integrated art with technology by designing the TechnoTeddy Bears in Art class first. Then we created them on the computer using Microsoft Publisher in the Computer class. After the computer generated project was completed, the TechnoTeddy Bear was brought back to the Art class for construction.

Below is a description of the Art Component:

Phase I and Phase III.

Phase II is accomplished in the Computer department.

 

Phase I and Phase III

PHASE I-designing the TechnoTeddy Bear in the ART room.

Supplies needed: sketch paper, pencils, markers, samples of teddy bears, history lesson

• Session 1: In the Art room, the history lesson is presented via the computer (and /or the paper copy). Theodore Roosevelt, Teddy Bears and American history at the turn of the century are discussed.
• Session 2: An initial sketch for the computer generated bear is created in art using shapes only. It is suggested that the children come up with a type of bear they might make (for example: a ballerina bear, a fireman bear, a crazy bear). This will foster better language development later in the project as the children write about their bears.
• The predominant geometric shape to be used in sketching is the circle. Discuss symmetry in design, as well as possible color choices-children can add color to the sketch.

PHASE II of the project is to take the sketch to the Computer department and transform the sketch into a geometric circle bear using Microsoft Publisher. Once that is done, it is printed on TRANSFERABLE paper and sent back into the Art room for Phase III.

*If you are unable to utilize technology in this way, no problem! Be creative with what is available to you!

PHASE III. Back in the Art Room

Supplies needed: muslin, iron, bear transfer, variety of supplies such as ribbon, felt, puffy paint, wiggly eyes, glue gun, stuffing

• Session 5: Teacher preparation-using a piece of muslin double the size of the bear (approx.8.5 x 11 times 2), fold in half and iron flat. Take transferred bear and iron onto muslin following directions on the transfer packet. Student: Embellish bear using a multitude of supplies based on the sketch. Allow to dry.
• Session 6: Cut out muslin-teacher may need to assist. Teacher hot glues edges closed except for a small stuffing area. Children stuff the bears and the teacher closes the hole with the hot glue gun.