After reading the article
Painting with Scissors: Art Education Beyond Production by Joann Honigman and Navaz Bhavnagri we looked at different art projects that can be made using scissors. So this week is an entry of an art activity that can be done with scissors and cut up pieces of paper.
So what I've come up with is "Mosaics with Scissors". The idea is to create one of these picture mosaics. So what it is a whole bunch of small pictures that are combined to create one large image. If doing this project with children I thought it could either be done individually or for a younger age group it could possibly be a group effort. If making it individually, children might choose a picture of their favorite place or their favorite thing. The picture could also be of something they've experienced or their view on something. They could then cut up pictures in the designated colours to create their final picture. Children could also cut out pictures that relate to the topic of their picture. If doing this as a group project, then children can bring in some pictures of their favourite things or people and everyone one could combine their photos together. This would also be a great way for the children to share their thoughts, ideas or feelings with their peers. It would be a project that has the potential to be fun whether its done alone or collaboratively.
Definition of the week: Design or Composition
"The overall mark of success or the standard of achievement in artistic creation" (Schirrmacher & Fox, p.364) It can include creating something, making a sketch of something, or working out a plan.
References:
Schirrmacher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009). Art and creative development for young children, sixth edition. Belmont, CA: Delmar
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