6th Grade First Project: Elements and Principles

For my first 6th grade project, we work on reviewing the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. 

Students begin with notes on the elements and principles and begin learning about bubble/block letters. We then talk about how sometimes the space you have to work in is not always a square with straight edges. I demonstrate to the students how to 'fit' their letters into a circle. 

• Then we talk about the difference between a 2nd grade design and a 6th grade design. I demonstrate how they can take a very simple design and by simply adding more to it, they can turn it into a more advanced idea.

• They add their initials into the shape of a circle and then add designs and patterns in and around their letters. Some hide their letters and some decide to make them obvious to the viewer. 

• They can use markers or colored pencils or both. I am really impressed with this years results. 

Can you find their initials??