Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own visual art inspired by Minecraft and understand the basic principles of visual arts and art appreciation.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer with Minecraft, paper, pencils

Prep: Make sure Minecraft is installed and ready to use on the computer.

Activities

1. Explore Minecraft: Spend some time exploring different landscapes and structures in Minecraft, paying attention to the colors, shapes, and patterns.

2. Choose a Scene: Select a favorite Minecraft scene or structure that you find visually appealing.

3. Create Art: Use paper and pencils to sketch and color your own artistic interpretation of the chosen Minecraft scene.

Third Grade Talking Points

• Minecraft is a game where you can build and explore different worlds. You can find many interesting things like buildings, animals, and landscapes.
• When we look at the colors and shapes in Minecraft, we can get ideas for our own art. We can use these ideas to make our own drawings and paintings.
• Just like in Minecraft, we can use different colors and shapes to create our own beautiful art. We can use our imagination to make something special.