Sketchbook Covers

Following the "Home Collages", students were asked to personalize their sketchbook cover using their choice of pencil, markers, collage or colored pencils.  
 Before beginning their sketchbook cover, the students were introduced to 
the elements and principles of art.  
The elements of art are the building blocks of each art piece, and the principles of art are the way that artists use those elements to create a beautiful and/or interesting work of art. 



After watching a slide show and discussing the elements and principles, students in Art 1 and Art Appreciation were required to choose 1 element and 1 principle of art to guide the design of their sketchbook cover. 

I did a mini-demo on using paint to cover up their sketchbook, as well as experimenting with ink. As long as they expressed an element and a principle, they could focus on any subject for their sketchbook cover and could chose their own materials.

 

The students did a fantastic job with this project. Their covers are unique and thoughtful, and I really enjoyed the diversity of the results.