RECYCLED ART PROJECT
Fifth Grade Art Assignment
Making Something Out of Nothing.
Every year the fifth graders are asked to make a sculpture out of random items found around the house, in the junk drawers, down in the corners of their basements and the best place of all, under their beds. These sculptures are the highlight of our Winter Art Festival that will be held on Saturday, January 24th.
The actual due date for the project is Monday, Jan. 19th.
Directions
The goal is to create an object out of found items that produces something that people can easily identify. Above is a dog entitled Clipper, by Tommy Snipes '13, who made it out of cut paper, a soda bottle, four soup cans, and a tennis ball. When the child brings their sculpture in to school, it will be dropped off in the art room along with an index card that has the title of the sculpture and a list of the items they used to create it.
I want students to create something out of items that they find around the house or borrow from a friend or neighbor. Past students have been very resourceful and amazing sculptures have been created. The one item I have allowed to be purchased only if necessary is spray paint. When multiple items become a uniformed color it can make a big difference in the final project. The sculpture must be sturdy and well constructed.
During the art critique, the artist of the sculpture is only allowed to say "yes" or "no". Their classmates have to guess what materials were used to make the art and they have to guess what it is the child made in order to receive a passing grade. The students make the final decision. If it is not identifiably they will be asked to do it over again until they pass.
This can be a lot of fun for the students and also for the whole family. I have had students say that it was a little brother who thought of adding a particular item into the sculpture. Feel free to offer ideas or suggestion and help only if it's needed. I don't want the kids to bring in your work but I also don't want them to get injured. It can be a great opportunity for your child to learn a new skill with you like sawing, drilling, sewing or using metal cutters.
I am always available if you need a question answered or help if your stuck.
Jillian Katona Cell# 267-475-5623