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Negative Space is Positively Geometry (6 - 8)

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Program Description:
In this engaging program students will use a plexiglass picture plane (provided by the artist) to explore how negative space (the background) is as important as the object (positive form) in creating ... Read more
Cost Per Student: $10
Available to Grade(s): 6, 7, 8
Program Can Serve: Visual Art, Phy. Education, Dance, Theater
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Focus: Math, English Language Arts
Program Type: Grade Level Program
Integration Continuum Level: Alignment
# of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 60 min
Location: In-School
Program Format: In-School Workshop
Availability: all year
Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: 100
Program Requires Prior Meeting: yes
Meeting Method: Email, Phone
Materials Arts Provider Provides: plexiglass for picture planes; cutout frames; dry-erase markers; demonstration materials; examples; study guide
Materials School Provides: dry erase board and markers for demonstration and artist's notes; copy paper for student work; pencils; scissors for props; student protracters and rulers if measurement applies such as in Math classrooms
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program:
Students at tables or desk clusters so they can see white board/front of room. Table or area for artist's materials. With teacher approval, students may move around to look around the classroom for ad... Read more
Program Learning Objective: I CAN identify positive form and negative space. I CAN identify geometric shapes in negative spaces. I CAN create a design turning negative shapes into positive form.
Additional Notes:
This program makes the skill of drawing very accessible to any student at the same time as being a superb way to approach the perception of shapes in geometry! Students enjoy using different materials... Read more
Parent Engagement Opportunities: 1-2 caregivers are welcome to assist with handing out/collecting materials; to walk around and ensure student understanding of tasks; and to ask questions that help students clarify what they understand.
Get to Know Our Arts Provider:

Sanna Stanley

www.SannaStanley.com