LEGO PORTRAITS

Every 8th grade student created a portrait of themselves in the form of a Lego!
This lesson really honed in on individuality and personal invention. 

For Fun: Some 8th grade teachers, administrators and staff also made a lego portrait..can you find theirs?

Lesson Objective...

Students created a Lego version of themselves incorporating….

•personal elements to the portrait that represents their style,  hobbies etc.

• variety of materials and real and implied textures as clothes, hair etc.

•color theory and monochromatic colors to create backgrounds for an exhibit design concept

 

Ma Visual Art Frameworks

1.5 – Expand repertoire of 2D & 3D art processes, techniques and materials

1.7 – Use the appropriate vocabulary related to art

2.7- For color – identifying hues, values and shades

3.5 – Create artwork that employs free use of symbolic imagery demonstrating personal invention, ideas and emotions

4.7 – Maintain sketches and finished work

4.8 – Create and prepare for public displays