Exploring Mixed Media: Unleashing Creativity

Exploring Mixed Media: Unleashing Creativity

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand basic mixed media methods and be able to apply them to create your own artwork.

What do you already know about mixed media art?

What is Mixed Media?

Mixed media art involves using a variety of materials and techniques to create a single piece of artwork.

Types of Mixed Media

Common types include collage, assemblage, and combining painting with other materials like paper or fabric.

Exploring Texture

Texture can be added to mixed media art through the use of different materials such as sand, beads, or texture paste.

Layering Techniques

Layering involves building up different elements in a piece of artwork, creating depth and interest.

Color Mixing

In mixed media, color can be achieved through traditional paints, but also through the use of inks, sprays, and other coloring agents.

Incorporating Found Objects

Found objects, such as buttons, keys, or natural elements, can be incorporated into mixed media art to add interest and depth.

Creating Your Own Mixed Media Art

Now that you've learned about different methods, it's time to create your own mixed media artwork using the techniques discussed.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.