Who doesn't love Mythology? You have drama, love, hate, and everything else The Real Housewives of whatever city is most popular these days. Our 6th graders do a big unit on Greek Mythology in Language Arts (well, they learn about Greece in Social Studies too). The students this year took a huge interest in the myths! So, I had a chance to do a mythology project for the first time!
My art class background: I try to teach the students "journaling" techniques throughout the year... and this was perfect opportunity...
First, I showed them 4 different acrylic painting method:
- Splatter paint with tooth brush
- Layering 2 colors of paint and spreading it with a credit card
- Drips by watering down the acrylic paint
- Texture Tools!
They create a technique page where they played and experimented with these different methods. I love to give the students the chance to mess around and see what happens with a little bit of freedom!
Here were the guidelines for the Mythology Journal Page:
- Be inspired by one god/goddess
- 2 page spread
- Must use colors that "make sense" with the god/goddess. Example: Poseidon - Blues and Greens
- Must have a silhouette that would "make sense" with the god/goddess. Example: Athena - Owl
- Must use the 4 techniques I taught them... I did not make them include all 4, they chose which would work with their page
- Must have a quote relating to the god/goddess - use interesting font!
They use a mythology book to find their quote. We discussed what makes for a stand out quote and a lame quote. I really like the way these journal pages turned out!
