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Negative Spaces / Positive Shapes - 70 points x2

Using a wooden pencil, students initially draw several unusual/uneven shapes (each approx. 3-4") on manilla tagboard then decide with teacher & cut out the unique shape. (Stay away from letters and numbers for shapes.)Again, using your wooden pencil, place your shape at various angles and very lightly sketch them on white tagboard leaving approx. 2" between the shapes. Lightly draw straight or curving lines between the shapes. (This will create the negative areas for patterns) Then begin creating colored tight-knit patterns using colored markers on scrap paper. Remember, patterns repeat. When you have created enough tight-knit patterns, you may begin drawing patterns on the white tagboard. Hint: Write on back of tagboard names of colors used so that you use the same color in your pattern. DO NOT OUTLINE shapes or patterns. Erase any pencil markings before turning in project with your rubric for grading.

Rubric Code: G477W3

By mjcraig

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Negative Space / Positive Shapes
	Emerging / Beginner 3 pts	Getting There 5 pts	Wow! 10 pts
Composition / Positive Shape	Emerging / Beginner Shape is not unusual.	Getting There Shape size is smaller than 3" and / or not unusual.	Wow! Shape size is at least 3" and unusual. Unusual shapes create movement in a fascinating and abstracted way.
Patterns / Designs	Emerging / Beginner Negative spaces are lacking patterns and / or repetition and / or not a pattern. Needs Definition	Getting There Some patterns are lacking detail and / or repetition / or some patterns incomplete. Lacks strong contrast	Wow! Patterns are precise; well designed; show repetition / very detailed. Good contrast between positive shapes and negative background.
Color	Emerging / Beginner Lack of colored pattern to create repetition.	Getting There Did not use same color throughout the whole pattern / space. Imperfections detract somewhat from the artwork.	Wow! Used brilliant, consistent and crisp colors in negative spaces.
Challenge	Emerging / Beginner Student did something as easy as possible.	Getting There Student played it safe, stayed in his/her comfort zone.	Wow! Student tackled a challenge and developed his/her art skills.
Neatness	Emerging / Beginner Messy.	Getting There Imperfections detract somewhat from the artwork.	Wow! Artwork is pristine, appears to be made with great care.
Work Process	Emerging / Beginner Artwork is rushed to finish on time and / or student aimed low.	Getting There Artwork indicates some inconsistencies. Student is capable of much better work.	Wow! Used time in class wisely; paid careful attention to detail in your artwork.
Work Habits	Emerging / Beginner Behavior unbecoming during class or disrespectful.	Getting There Did not always use class time wisely and / or did not always clean up at end of each class.	Wow! Consistent positive work habits / attitude. Kept art room clean.

Keywords:

Silhouette, design, pattern, positive shape, negative space, contrast, implied line

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Arts and Design

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