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This project transforms a simple ribbon into a rich exploration of color theory, value, and composition. A classroom favorite that always delivers strong student work, the materials below provide everything you need to teach this lesson with confidence and ease
Includes a 22-page presentation on color theory with art history examples from Edward Hopper, Wayne Thiebaud, Giorgio Morandi, and Josef Albers. Discusses analogous color, complementary color, tint and saturation, value, and color relationships. Includes 6 student examples.
Full lesson plan includes student learning objectives, standards-alignment, materials list, teacher tips, and instructional steps/pacing.
Also includes 6-page Color Theory Cheat Sheet Bundle
In this project, students create a still life using ribbon to practice skills including color theory, value, and realistic drawing. In pinning up the ribbons (independently or in small groups depending on your classroom setup, students can design their own mini-composition on the wall.
This project can be completed in either soft pastels, colored pencils, or even adapted for graphite pencil/charcoal depending on material supply budget.
included in this bundle
The Color Theory Cheat Sheet is a must-have reference for any students learning color relationships, with 6 pages describing everything from primary color to complementary colors, tint, hue, saturation, and warm vs. cool colors with examples.