Middle School Graffiti Name Designs- Colored Pencil Drawing! Step-by-Step

Graffiti lettering is easy to create! Middle School Visual Arts students and 2-D High School Art Unit. This student-tested product is distance virtual online learning ready!

• Step-by-step instructions and handouts make teaching this edgy typography art lesson easy to teach!
• National CORE Visual Arts Standards: The lesson aligns with these standards, setting clear learning objectives and goals.
• Analogous color blending creates a satisfying effect
• This resource includes a handout to teach students to shade letters to look reflective and metallic!
• Portions of the product can be delivered in chunks as mini-lessons with the name design as the final project.
• The lettering handouts will be useable for other art projects where you need to support students trying to draw block and bubble-style lettering too!
• This 7th and 8th-grade student-tested product is suitable for students in grades 6-12!

⭐ART CONCEPTS & SKILLS

• Typography and Lettering Styles: Students learn various graffiti font styles, including block letters, bubble letters, and 3-D letters with drop shadows.
• Analogous Color Blending: Blending analogous colors using colored pencils creates a satisfying and harmonious effect.
• Shading Techniques: Students are taught how to shade metallic lettering to add depth and make letters look reflective.
• Design Process: Guided through creating their own graffiti font style or "tag," students explore different font styles and develop their unique designs.
• Artistic Expression: Students use graffiti lettering to express themselves artistically and showcase creativity.
• Critical Thinking: Activities on graffiti as art and the famous and controversial artist Banksy promote critical thinking about art's societal impact.
• Hand-Drawing Techniques: Students develop hand-drawing skills through step-by-step instructions and handouts.
• Multi-Grade Level: Suitable for 6th to 12th-grade students, allowing for differentiation and adaptation.
• Distance and Virtual Learning Skills: Designed for online learning, the lesson fosters self-guided and independent learning.

⭐WHY YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE THIS LESSON:

• •Engaging and Edgy:
• Graffiti lettering is a dynamic and edgy art form that appeals to their sense of style and self-expression.
• •Relevant and Modern:
• Graffiti is a prevalent urban art form, making it relevant and relatable to students' contemporary experiences.
• •Freedom of Creativity:
• Designing their graffiti font styles allows students to express their individuality and creativity freely.
• •Analogous Color Blending:
• Learning a unique color blending technique provides a sense of accomplishment and creates visually appealing artwork.
• •Step-by-Step Guidance: The step-by-step instructions and handouts make it easy to follow, even for students new to art or graffiti.
• •Reflective and Metallic Effects:
• The opportunity to create reflective and metallic lettering adds an exciting and eye-catching dimension to their work.
• •Popular Culture Tie-In:
• Activities like researching Banksy, a renowned street artist, connect art to popular culture, piquing students' interest.
• •Distance Learning Ready:
• The lesson's adaptability to online learning allows students to enjoy and learn at their own pace.
• •Applicability Beyond the Lesson:
• Students can apply the lettering techniques to other art projects, expanding their artistic skill set.
• •Freedom of Expression:
• The "tag" creation and graffiti art debate activities encourage students to think critically about art and express their opinions.

⭐HOW THIS LESSON BENEFITS TEACHERS:

• Easy to Teach: Step-by-step instructions and handouts make teaching graffiti lettering hassle-free for the art teacher.
• Engaging Content: The edgy and contemporary nature of graffiti appeals to both the teacher and students, enhancing classroom interest.
• Student-Tested: The lesson has been tested and approved by middle school and high school students, ensuring its effectiveness.
• Applicable Across Grades: Suitable for grades 6 to 12, providing flexibility for the teacher to implement with different classes.
• Support for Learning Styles: The lesson caters to diverse learning styles with visuals, handouts, and instructions.
• Aligned with Art Standards: The lesson aligns with National CORE Visual Arts Standards, meeting educational objectives.
• Online Teaching Ready: Easily adaptable to virtual or blended learning settings.
• Promotes Creativity: Encourages students to explore creativity in their graffiti font designs.
• Develops Artistic Skills: Covers typography, color blending, and shading, leading to noticeable improvements in students' abilities.
• Reusable Resources: The provided handouts and materials can be used in future lessons or adapted for other projects, saving time and effort.

⭐This 40-page PDF includes:

• 10-page Lesson Plan with pacing and teaching procedure for days 1-7
• National CORE Visual Arts Standards
• Step-by-Step Instruction Packet to guide teaching and for student self-guided use or to leave for a Substitute.
• 4 Art teacher "Must Have" Handouts! Support Handouts to help students develop skills in creating a variety of hand-drawn lettering fonts:

-How to Draw Block Letters

-How to Draw Bubble Letters

-How to Draw 3-D Letters with Drop Shadows

-How to Shade Metallic Lettering

• Graffiti Font Style Handouts to assist the Design Process
• Color Handout to help students to decide on an Analogous color combination for colored pencil blending

⭐Additional Activities:

-Design your own Graffiti Font Style to create a personal "Tag".

-Reading Enrichment Activity with Questions "Is Graffiti Art or Vandalism?!"

-Additional Research Activity with Questions "Who is Banksy?"

-Supplemental Links and Online video suggestions

Many Colored Examples are included!

⭐Excite your students with graffiti lettering! Engage middle and high school learners as they explore the world of urban art.

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