Art+Fair

Here is the information for Art Fair that I gave students at the beginning of the year. I've copied the portfolio reflection template below.


 * Art Fair ~ Grade 6**


 * Date:** Wednesday, March 5 – Afternoon and Evening Displays

Must be the soul work of the exhibitor (that’s you!). Drawing or painting is to be done freehand – no tracing allowed. The art may be framed by the exhibitor if you wish.
 * Entries:**


 * Deadlines:**
 * Theme:** All artists must pick a theme deadline is Friday, November 2. Please be creative choosing your theme but be careful not to get too specific or too broad.

For example, an Animal theme may be too broad. A cat theme might be too specific. A theme of Jungle Animals might give you enough option and still be realistic.


 * Pieces:** All work must be submitted to Mrs. Sherwin no later that **Friday, February 29.** All items must have your __name and grade__ clearly printed on the **__back__**.


 * Portfolio:** will be check regularly in class and will be handed on February 29 with your pieces. The Portfolio will contain an entry for each piece of Art that you have drawn and will include:
 * 1) A thumbnail sketch of the piece (5cm × 5cm) pencil sketch (stapled to your reflection)
 * 2) A photo (3 ½ × 5 or 4 × 6) of your piece (this is OPTIONAL)
 * 3) An entry, handwritten, on loose leaf that answers the following:
 * The type of medium used
 * The elements of design that are present and an explanation of each (1 or 2)
 * The principles of design that are present and an explanation of each (1 or 2)
 * Your personal reflection:
 * Why did you choose to create this piece?
 * What do you like about the piece?
 * What do you want to improve on?
 * What was the most difficult part of creating this piece?
 * What part of **__YOU__** is represented by your piece?
 * Anything else that adds to your reflection – like the piece you were inspired by, a picture of the artist that has a style similar to your piece, etc…

All grade 6 students must enter into a MINIMUM of 6 categories. The categories with a star are required.
 * Categories:**

1. pencil sketch 2. wax crayon 3. pencil crayon 4. cut or torn paper 5. masks * 6. pastels * 7. painting 8. mixed media * – using 2 or more materials to create your work 9. sculpture * 10. Student’s Choice – scrap booking, photography, handwriting, crafts, sewing, computer generated ~ must be approved by Mrs. Sherwin


 * Display:** Once artwork is collected and returned, artists must put their collections together to create a display. Use a FREE-STANDING 3-fold cardboard, similar to ones we use for Science and Heritage Fair. These can be purchased in many Office Supply stores, including staples.


 * Dance, Music and Drama:** Remember that Art is not just visual. We have several other strand of Art. Things to think about:
 * Can you incorporate these into your Art Fair Pieces?
 * Should the Grade 6 class prepare a dance/drama demonstration for art fair?
 * Should you prepare a song/drama/dance related to your theme?

More information will come as we move closer to the date of Art Fair. Please note that these are the GRADE 6 requirements. Individual classes may vary.

1. **Colour –** an expressive element of design. All objects absorb or reflect light waves which creates the colour of an object. All colour comes from the primary colours. 2. **Value -** the lightness or darkness of a color. a. **Shade –** dark value of a colour made by adding black b. **Tint –** light value of a colour made by adding white 3. **Line –** found everywhere you look. All shapes and sizes joined together make shapes. 4. **Shape –** element of art that is 2 dimensional (flat) and encloses space 5. **Form –** objects that have 3 dimensions – length, width and height 6. **Texture –** the real or imitated sense of touch on a surface 7. **Space –** the empty place or surface around a work of art
 * Elements of Design**

1. **Balance -** arranging the visual elements in a work of art for harmony of design and proportion; symmetrical and asymmetrical 2. **Contrast –** used to emphasize, provide variety and interest or to create a feeling in a work of art. 3. **Proportion –** describes the size relationship of one part to another 4. **Pattern –** repeating a line, shape or colour in a piece of art 5. **Visual rhythm –** makes the viewer think about musical rhythm. The effect is created by using patterns 6. **Emphasis -** Artists use emphasis to make certain parts of their artwork stand out and grab your attention. The center of interest or focal point is the place the artist draws your eye to first. 7. **Unity –** the feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks like it fits 8. **Variety –** creating something that that looks different from the rest of the artwork to create a focal point or interest
 * Principles of Design**

Portoflio Template






 * Title of Piece:**

Medium:

Style:


 * Elements of design:**


 * Principles of design:**


 * My Personal Reflection:**

Why I chose to create this piece…

What I like about the piece…

What I want to improve on…

The most difficult part of creating this piece…

What part of ME is in this piece…

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