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Adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards
adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

Adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards Artist trading cards are small, one of a kind, miniature works of art that are meant to be traded or given away, but never sold. they are always 2 ½ x 3 ½”, much like other collectible cards, and have become a fun trend in the art world. exchanging artist trading cards with friends a great way to give and receive original art. Cards. i take bristol board, white oaktag, or heavyweight sulphite paper (whatever is available) and cut it down to 2.5″ x 3.5″ cards. i buy a ream of 24″ x 36″ paper for just this occasion. one large sheet is enough for one class of 24 students. and i cut a mountain of cards in preparation for this artist trading cards lesson.

adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards
adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

Adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards This lesson can be adapted to upper elementary and ms art classes! artist trading cards. objective: use various art supplies to design & create an artist trading card that reflects your personality, imagination, hobbies or interests. supplies: strathmore 105901 bristol smooth artist trading cards, 2.5 by 3.5 inch, 20 pack, various other art. Description. artist trading cards are miniature works of art that children can trade with others. this project is for art teachers, classroom teachers, parents, aunts, uncles, or anyone looking to provide a fun, open ended creative experience for children. this project is excellent for children from pre school to high school (adults love doing. Students make tiny artworks that are the size of cards and then trade them with other artists. the size is up to you, but i like using cards that are 3.5″ x 2.5″, the size of sports trading cards. the trading can take place within a single class, with two separate classes at school, or even with students from other towns. Implementation: for a 50 minute class, times may vary. day 1: introduction. • introduce the assignment using the artist trading cards powerpoint. • engage the students in a discussion during the powerpoint about artist trading cards, forms of art, and mixed media. • look at work from jasper johns and robert rauschenberg.

adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards
adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

Adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards Students make tiny artworks that are the size of cards and then trade them with other artists. the size is up to you, but i like using cards that are 3.5″ x 2.5″, the size of sports trading cards. the trading can take place within a single class, with two separate classes at school, or even with students from other towns. Implementation: for a 50 minute class, times may vary. day 1: introduction. • introduce the assignment using the artist trading cards powerpoint. • engage the students in a discussion during the powerpoint about artist trading cards, forms of art, and mixed media. • look at work from jasper johns and robert rauschenberg. This is their 'artist trading card cheat sheet'. this will be the first card that will go in their atc's sleave portfolio. as you can see the first thing it explains is what to write on the back of an artist trading card. sure, in my class i have a stamp to place on the back ( see previous post) , but this will help them know what to write even. There’s more details as we spend more time on the card. it’s an invaluable game, and it’s perfect for the artist trading cards. this small piece of art, the small format, allows us to experience many different mediums and processes very quickly because it’s so tiny. we are doing a lot of printmaking.

adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards
adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

Adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards This is their 'artist trading card cheat sheet'. this will be the first card that will go in their atc's sleave portfolio. as you can see the first thing it explains is what to write on the back of an artist trading card. sure, in my class i have a stamp to place on the back ( see previous post) , but this will help them know what to write even. There’s more details as we spend more time on the card. it’s an invaluable game, and it’s perfect for the artist trading cards. this small piece of art, the small format, allows us to experience many different mediums and processes very quickly because it’s so tiny. we are doing a lot of printmaking.

adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards
adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

Adventures In Middle School Art Class Artist Trading Cards

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