Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about collage and its use in art, and create your own collage artwork using materials you have at home.

Materials and Prep

• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Old magazines or newspapers
• Construction paper or cardstock
• Pencils or markers

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a clear workspace and gather all the materials listed above.

Activities

• Activity 1: Introduction to Collage

Start by explaining what a collage is. Show examples of different collages from magazines or online. Discuss how collage is a technique where you create an artwork by combining different materials, such as pictures, words, and textures, onto a surface.

• Activity 2: Collecting Materials

Give the student some time to gather old magazines or newspapers. Encourage them to look for interesting images, patterns, and colors that they might want to use in their collage.

• Activity 3: Planning the Collage

Have the student sketch out a design for their collage on a piece of construction paper or cardstock. They can decide on a theme or a story they want to tell through their artwork.

• Activity 4: Creating the Collage

Using scissors, have the student cut out the images and words they want to include in their collage. Then, they can arrange and glue the cutouts onto their construction paper or cardstock, creating their own unique collage artwork.

Talking Points

• Collage is a fun and creative way to make art.
• You can use different materials like pictures, words, and textures in a collage.
• Collage allows you to tell a story or express yourself through the combination of different elements.
• When collecting materials for your collage, look for images, patterns, and colors that catch your attention.
• Sketching out your design before starting the collage helps you plan and visualize your artwork.
• Be creative and experiment with different arrangements and compositions for your collage.
• Use a glue stick to attach the cutouts onto your construction paper or cardstock.
• Have fun and let your imagination guide you as you create your own collage masterpiece!