Mandalas

Our mandalas were personalized projects that were tailored around the interests and personalities of each student.

I introduced students to Chinese philosophies on medicine and the influence of the 5 elements (metal, water, earth, fire and earth). Also we looked at mandalas from around the world including Australian aboriginal people, native american mandalas, european cathedrals, buddhist sand painting and Bay Area artists.

In creating them students learned about radial symmetry, how to use drafting tools, elements and principals of design and how to create a finished work of art. Their work was displayed in the Arts Education center as a part of the Season of Service project and were viewed by the school and its visitors.

AIDS awareness posters

Students learned about world AIDS day and art projects that addressed the AIDS crisis. They saw images of posters to raise awareness about AIDS and made posters to display in the hallways of their school.

Paper Maché Totem Animals

Students selected an animal that they felt a connection to and created it using paper maché. They make sketches of their animal, built the animal body, layered it with paper maché and spray painted it. Students made at least four colorful patterns on the outside of their animal that best represented the personality of their animal or their own personality.

Edward, owl

Alex, kangaroo  Edgar, turtle

Tamia, elephant

students painting

Jovan, T rex

Crystal, parrot

Alex, kangaroo

Jordan, penguin (Sparky)

Emonii, baby elephant

Amari, lady bug and blossom

 Students learned about wooden painted animals from Mexico:

BayTech Midpoint Projects

Midterm projects from BayTech students grades 9-12

Students selected the midterm project of their choice. They could do either a concert poster, a self portrait, or a fashion board.