Scrap fabric microrganism collage
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a fabric collage inspired by a petri dish.
Key learning points
- Artists might use the colours and textures that they observe in a subject.
- Artists might use a dark background to provide contrast to the bright colours of their main subject.
- Different types of fabric can be combined in an artwork to create different colours or textures.
Keywords
Colour palette - the group of colours you choose for your artwork
Texture - the feel or appearance of a surface
Background - everything that is behind the main image, or images, in an artwork
Common misconception
The fabric colour palette selected should precisely match the colours present in the petri dish.
Remind children that artists might choose to take inspiration from a similar colour palette of fabrics, rather than those that match exactly.
Teacher tip
After children have completed thier artwork, it could be photographed or photocopied for thier sketchbook.
Equipment
fabric scraps, cardboard circles or paper plates, PVA glue, glue spreaders
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A mixed media artwork ...
Q2.What is the first step in creating a tonal collage?
Q3.What could an artist use to make the main part of the microorganism darker?
Q4.What might an artist use to add highlights to darker collage paper?
Q5.How are collages made?
Q6.Order the steps to create a tonal collage.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A colour palette is one colour you choose for your artwork.
Q2.Texture is the or appearance of a surface.
Q3.In a piece of artwork, what do we call everything that is behind the main image or subject?
Q4.What is a tint in art?
Q5.What is a shade in art?
Q6.How do you create a fabric collage? Put these steps in order.
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