Portfolio Collage ProjectAugust 11-14, 2015

Warm up: Day One• In your sketch / notebook, write “Portfolio Collage” at the top of the

page.• Draw a horizontal line in the middle of the page.• Draw a vertical line down the middle of the top box.• Example: Portfolio Collage

Vocabulary• Directions: Write vocabulary words on the bottom half of

your page.• 1. Dada—

• 2. Surreal—

Man Ray•At the top of the first column, write “Man Ray.”•Watch the short biography video:•He lived during the _______ century.•He painted, sculpted, created collages, and took

“__________________.”•His collages looked like:

Other Collage Techniques• Logo-Wrap:

• Paper Strip Painting:

Collage Techniques• Torn Paper:

• Quilt Patterns:

Turn and Talk•Which collage would be easiest to make?•Which collage would be the hardest?•What is one good thing about each type of collage?•What is one obstacle you might face when making each type of collage?

Planning• On the back of your notes, write the type of collage you would like to

try:• Man Ray’s style• Logo Wrap• Paper Strip Painting• Torn Paper• Quilt Pattern

• Draw a quick, sloppy sketch of what pattern you might make.

Materials Safety•Scissors: Cut slowly and carefully

Do not walk with scissorsLeave on table when not in use

• Glue: Cap tightly when not in useDo not sniff or lick!!

Getting started•Begin choosing magazines and papers you will use.•Carefully cut out the shapes you will use. •Begin laying them out, but don’t use glue today.•It is ok to bring cut-outs from home.

Cleaning up•Clip your paper pieces together.•Put your paper in a zip-lock bag.•Supplies: Take up baggies and materials.•Trash: Go around with the trash can and pick up scraps.•Everyone must be clean and seated when it is time to dismiss.

Day Two: Warm up•On the bottom half of your notes page, write a definition in your own words:•3. Portfolio—

•4. Collage—

Review Safety procedures•Scissors: 1. Cut slowly and carefully

2. Do not walk with scissors3. Leave flat on table when

not in use• Glue: 1. Cap tightly when not in

use2. Do not sniff or lick!!

Folding the portfolio•Fold your paper or poster board in half.•We will be making a pouch folder with your collage on the front and your name on the back.•Only use one half of your paper or poster board when making your collage.

Getting started•Papers: Pass out large paper. Please let me know if you brought your own.•Supplies: Pass out zip-lock bags.• I will place scissors in front of each person.•Begin cutting out shapes and planning your layout.•Today, you may begin gluing your collage to your paper or poster board.

Cleaning up•Clip your paper pieces together.•Put your paper in a zip-lock bag. Make sure a slip of

paper with your name on it is in the bag.• Supplies: Take up baggies and materials.• Trash: Go around with the trash can and pick up scraps.• Everyone must be clean and seated when it is time to

dismiss.

Day 3: Warm Up•On the bottom half of your notes page, write: “5. Mixed Media—Art that combines several different art materials.”•Write “Hannah Hoch” on the top right column on your notes page.

Hannah Hoch•Watch the short video.•She was an artist during the ___________ century.•She is associated with the ________________ art movement.•3 words to describe her collage The Beautiful Girl:

Collage Portfolio•Papers: Pass out zip-lock bags.•Supplies: Place scissors in front of each person.•Begin cutting out shapes and planning your layout.•Today, you may continue gluing your collage to your paper or poster board.

Cleaning up•Clip your paper pieces together.•Put your paper in a zip-lock bag. Make sure a slip of

paper with your name on it is in the bag.• Supplies: Take up baggies and materials.• Trash: Go around with the trash can and pick up

scraps.• Everyone must be clean and seated when it is time to

dismiss.

Day Four: Warm Up•Draw a line underneath your definitions. Write one

complete sentence to answer this question:

•Whose collages did you prefer– Man Ray’s or Hannah Höch’s? Why?

• Your sentence will look like this: I prefer the collage of ____________ because ___________________________.

Collage Portfolio •Continue working on your collages. •When you finish, on the back, write your first and last

name and the block in big letters.•Go over the letters with a dark marker.•When you are finished, staple the sides of our

portfolios and cover the edges with decorative tape•At the end of class, we will complete a personal

reflection sheet.

Clean Up•Trash: Walk around with the trash can.•Supplies: Neatly stack construction paper and magazines on the shelf.•Papers: Take up any completed reflection papers.•Keepers: Take up portfolios and place them on the racks.