Give each student: 1 sulphite paper, 1 tag board, 1 large colored paper, 1 pencil, 1 black sharpie Give each table : 1.Cover each table in paper from racks & give each place one mat board 2.Basket of scissors erasers 4.Watercolor sprays 3-4 per table (in bin) 5.Elmer's glue – 4 per table 6.Neon sharpies (optional) Docent Material & Setup List: Docent Clean up List: Make sure names are on artwork Place completed in your folder Wipe down tables, refill any items and return handouts and materials to bins as you found them, turn off projector, close lens cap – thanks for doing this and leading the lesson! Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Lesson 8 – 4th Grade Tag, You're It!

Today’s LessonSkill Development: Today you will learn about urban art, artists, and social responsibility while creating a graffiti-style “tag” Social responsibility - What do you think is the artists responsibility when creating “Public Art” versus vandalizing public property? Introduction to street art. You will learn: that lettering is not only important in communicating, but that it can also be an artistic expression To know the differences among visual characteristics and purposes of art in order to convey ideas Tag, You’re it! Street Art

What is Street art? Displaying a work of art in a public place allows an artist to reach a very wide audience – likely many more people will see it than would see a painting in a gallery. However, because street artists often paint their pieces on walls and buildings illegally, this type of art is often controversial. Tag, You’re it! Street Art Today, more so than ever before, graffiti-style street art is being recognized around the world as a true art form. Some people see it as valuable art, others as simply vandalism. What do you think?

Some of the most influential Street Artists:  The Rainbow Serpent (1999) Patries van Elsen Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Banksy The notorious street artist has created art all over the world, been nominated for an academy award and been shown in major galleries... all while remaining mysteriously unknown. Yellow Lines Flower Painter, Pollard Street, E2. London Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Are a trio of artists who make super realistic works of street art. This piece (with the sunglasses) was part of a competition in Gran Canaria, Spain which is held annually – the whole town becomes a canvas! Maclaim Tag, You’re it! Street Art

All in San Francisco and San Jose Tag, You’re it! Street Art

What is a “Tag”? This is the most common form of graffiti. One of the first pieces an artist in this genre will create is his or her own personalized signature, also known as their “tag.” A good tag will showcase an artist's talent and skill Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Lettering styles are widely varied – here are some : Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Let’s get started.. Supplies Needed : Pencil Sulphite paper Glue Watercolor sprays Black Sharpies Tag board Bright colored Paper Scissors Neon Sharpies (opt) Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Process: Sketch your tag to the full size of the sulphite paper Copy / trace onto the tag board. Outline it using black sharpie. Cut it out (either by letter or block). Place the tag on mat board to catch overspray. Apply spray liquid watercolors to the design. Create shading, gradations, or just random spots of color. Tag, You’re it! Street Art

Select background paper. Layout your tag (careful to overlap if you cut out individual letters) Glue tag Design background for your tag. These can be outlines, shadows, brick pattern etc. Tag, You’re it! Street Art

LESSON PLAN ADAPTED FROM DICKBLICK.COM By Tara Button February 2016