Plasticine Landscapes
Students will create landscapes using the non-traditional medium of plasticine.
Resources
- Plasticine clay- white, blue, green, brown, red is optional
- 6×6 squares of poster board
- Pencils
- Mess mats
- Clay sculpting tools optional
- Scissors or a knife for prepping the clay
- Video of Barbara Reid using Plasticine as paint
Fine Art Standards
- The student will explore and refine the application of media, techniques, and artistic processes. In this standard the student learns to use new tools and materials and expands skills in the creation of art.
- The student will interpret and apply visual arts in relation to cultures, history, and all learning. In this standard the student will place their artwork and the artworks of others within the context of civilization, other areas of learning, and life skills.
Integrated Standards
This lesson ties in to 3rd grade social studies and science curriculum.
- Seasonal weather and animals
- Landscape
Objectives
- Students will create a landscape using plasticine as a paint and sculpting medium using applied knowledge of basic landscape composition and sculpting techniques.
- Students will become familiar with the art of illustrator Barbara Reid
- Students will develop and strengthen their fine motor skills using plasticine.