Q2 Immersive Interactives: Art

Be an animated cartoonist and test out how to make your drawings come alive.

Check with your teacher about the requirements for turning in your work for this activity.

Complete the following to animate your character.

Step 1. Think about a character in a recent book you read in ELA or for pleasure. You may also have a favorite creature you like to draw that could be used.

Step 2. Draw your character or creature on a plain piece of drawing paper (no lines, wrinkles, or tears).  Make sure the arms and legs do not overlap the body. You may use colors in your drawing.

Step 3. Go to Sketch Metademolab.

• Follow the instructions on the website.
• Check out the examples.
• Read through the checklist provided on the website. 

Step 4. Once you have completed the Upload steps, test the various Add Animation options.

Step 5. Share (by selecting the light blue Share button) your favorite animation with your teacher and school email address if allowed.

Are you interested in learning how to create drawings using scale, color, line, and shape? The video below is about Michael Booker, who has drawings at the National Gallery of Art. He shares how he sets goals, uses colored pens, patience, and dedication.

Play the video below (4:46) to learn the tools and steps he uses. 

Visit the National Gallery of Art for additional Process and Product videos about artists involved in Printmaking, Photography, Painting, and Sculpture.

The Smithsonian is a fantastic resource for exploring our history and appreciating artifacts that are connected to the past.

In this activity, you will learn how to embrace the elements of art through pieces of art displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Complete the following to explore some valuable history and culture:

Step 1. Use this recording document (Art in the Eyes of All Activity) to work through the activity.

• You may need to share this document with your teacher as proof of learning or to check for understanding.

Step 2. Go to Explore the Elements of Art and scroll through the slides using the arrow navigation at the bottom center.

Step 3. Answer the questions on each slide based on what you think, feel, see, and sense, along with the elements of visual art from slide three on the website.

Step 4. Check with your teacher about handing in your work on your recording document.

Google Arts & Culture is like a giant online museum where you can explore amazing artworks, historical artifacts, and cultural stories from all over the world. You can see high-resolution images of famous paintings, take virtual tours of museums, and even transform your own photos into art using cool tools.

Virtual Museum Scavenger Hunt

Objective: Explore different museums and find specific artworks or artifacts.

Instructions:

Step 1. Visit Google Arts & Culture: Go to the Google Arts & Culture website.

Step 2. Choose a Museum: You can select a museum from the homepage or use the search bar to find one that interests you.

Step 3. Find the Artworks: Look for the following items:

• A painting by Vincent van Gogh
• An ancient Egyptian artifact
• A piece of modern art
• A famous sculpture

Step 4. Take Notes: Write down the name of at least four pieces of artwork or artifacts, the artist or creator, and one interesting fact about it.

Step 5. Create a Presentation: Use your notes to create a short presentation or poster about your findings. Include images and the facts you discovered.  Make sure to credit any images used.

Step 6. Share with the Class: Present your findings to your classmates and explain why you chose each item.

Odd One Out Google AI-Generated Art Game

Find the odd one out in a race against time. You have four chances before the game is over!

Start the Odd One Out game and play until the Game is over. Select the small orange arrow on the right side, and review all of the sets of images. You may scroll left and right to review each set of images. Look carefully at each AI-generated image and determine a list of clues (things that don't seem right) that would help you pick out the AI-generated Odd One. 

• Write your list of clues down to share and compare with others.
• Think about how you noticed small details, like color, texture, or patterns.
• What can you tell someone about the differences between human-made art and AI-generated art?  

Activity options:

Step 1. After completing three rounds, compare your list of clues with others in the class. Try again using your clues and those that you may have added based on the comparison with your classmates.

Step 2. Play as a whole class and identify the AI-generated image. When correct, identify the clues you used. Discuss as a class.

Artistic website tools online for creative exploration are listed below. Check them out!

Decide on two or three to dive into as an artist and answer the following questions:

1. Describe what you can do in the tool/on the website.
2. What do you like about the tool/website?
3. What is challenging about the tool/website?

• Sumo PAINT (also a Chromebook app)
• Picsart.com 
• jacksonpollock.org 
• Mandala Gaba 
• Sculpting a Ball
• Canva.com
  • Canva Free Online Whiteboard Tool
• Adobe Express provides free accounts for students
• Artists network 

ART IS POWERFUL! The Smithsonian is a fantastic resource for exploring our history and appreciating artifacts connected to the past.

If you completed Art in the Eyes of All Activity, you have already experienced the Smithsonian Learning Lab.

Check out the valuable learning activities listed below!

• Please, Do Touch the Paintings!
• Art as a Platform for Social Justice
• Read Between the Brushstrokes

Check with your teacher about what is required to hand in as evidence of exploration.