Stepping into a projects of sculptural shoes!
Naeir.org is a resource I check monthly for odd materials I can use in my classroom. They collect merchandise companies might otherwise throw away and pass it along to non-profits and teachers for a fraction of the original costs. Though I can find brushes, tools, paints, pens and more, I often use the search term “white” to find canvas hats, gloves, shoes, etc that students can personalize as a special art project.
For these projects I have students brainstorm their interests…
I might also assign a topic…
I show samples of what other artists have done for artistic clothing design that motivates my students to not just create merchandise that could easily be purchased in a store. I remind them this is art class, and we are making wearable works of art, no gift shop items like a simple sports cap or faux Nike shoes.
I identify 3 requirements, and 3 ways to exceed expectations.
Required:
To exceed expectations:
I make blank templates available to students, easily found with a Google search. Like this one for shoes. I have students list their interests and then select two for colored sketches. We come together and share our sketches to get group or peer partner feedback before selecting the design we will each move forward with.
For these projects I have students brainstorm their interests…
- Political
- Activism
- Cultural
- Hobbies
- Sports
- Travels
- Careers, etc…
I might also assign a topic…
- Historical Art Periods
- Styles of art
- Artists contemporary/historical
- Art elements or other art concepts
I show samples of what other artists have done for artistic clothing design that motivates my students to not just create merchandise that could easily be purchased in a store. I remind them this is art class, and we are making wearable works of art, no gift shop items like a simple sports cap or faux Nike shoes.
I identify 3 requirements, and 3 ways to exceed expectations.
Required:
- 2 sketches and 1 formal proposal
- All sides of the item, front and back, must be considered.
- There should be a clear and personal theme
To exceed expectations:
- Use gradients and or detailed pattern
- Use of embellishments
- Sewing or embroidery
I make blank templates available to students, easily found with a Google search. Like this one for shoes. I have students list their interests and then select two for colored sketches. We come together and share our sketches to get group or peer partner feedback before selecting the design we will each move forward with.
Not all my classes will be able to do this assignment. I usually save special ones like this for the end of a semester after I am sure the class knows how to work independently, clean brushes, set up their work areas, etc. If students can’t consistently wash brushes or put things away, I opt for a different assignment.
For more about how I scaffold media, visit this LINK.
For more about meeting and exceeding expectations, visit this LINK.
For more choice based lessons for grades k-12 I have created these books: Book 1, and Book 2.
You can learn about how I teach my choice-based program HERE.
For more about how I scaffold media, visit this LINK.
For more about meeting and exceeding expectations, visit this LINK.
For more choice based lessons for grades k-12 I have created these books: Book 1, and Book 2.
You can learn about how I teach my choice-based program HERE.
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