Webelos Activity Badge - Artist
Among my fall 2013 projects was to create a scout program. I wanted to do something art-related because of my background in art history. We already had a painting girl scout program, and we didn't have anything for the boy scouts, so I decided to create a program for the Webelos - Artist badge.
There are several requirements that must be completed:
Do these:
1. Talk to an artist in your area or to your art teacher abuot the different occupations in the art field. Make a list of them.
2. Create a scrapbook (portfolio) of your Artist activity badge projects and show it to your den leader.
Do FIVE of these:
3. Draw of paint an original picture out-of-doors, using the art materials you prefer. Frame the picture for your room or home.
4. List the primary and secondary colors. Explain what happens when you combine colors.
5. Using a computer, make six original designs using straight lines, curved lines, or both.
6. Draw a profile of a member of your family.
7. Use clay to sculpt a simple object.
8. Make a mobile, using your choice of materials.
9. Make an art construction, using your choice of materials.
10. Create a collage that expresses something about you.
11. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Academics belt loop for Art.
From the above choices, the ones that are bolded are the ones that I chose for the program.
There are several requirements that must be completed:
Do these:
1. Talk to an artist in your area or to your art teacher abuot the different occupations in the art field. Make a list of them.
2. Create a scrapbook (portfolio) of your Artist activity badge projects and show it to your den leader.
Do FIVE of these:
3. Draw of paint an original picture out-of-doors, using the art materials you prefer. Frame the picture for your room or home.
4. List the primary and secondary colors. Explain what happens when you combine colors.
5. Using a computer, make six original designs using straight lines, curved lines, or both.
6. Draw a profile of a member of your family.
7. Use clay to sculpt a simple object.
8. Make a mobile, using your choice of materials.
9. Make an art construction, using your choice of materials.
10. Create a collage that expresses something about you.
11. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Academics belt loop for Art.
From the above choices, the ones that are bolded are the ones that I chose for the program.
To encourage students to use unconventional materials, the lesson introduces Marcel Duchamp and Ai Weiwei who are known for using found objects.
(above) Marcel Duchamp, Bicycle Wheel, 1951 (3rd version after lost original of 1913) Read more about the Bicycle Wheel at the Museum of Modern Art's website. |
(above) Ai Weiwei, Template (after the collapse), 2007 (1001 wooden doors and windows from destroyed Ming and Qing dynasty houses)
With these two examples, the lesson encourages scouts to use natural materials found outside to create a work of art that sends a message. It doesn't have to be political controversial, but something simple and personal. Read more about Template here. |
For the full lesson plan, please request via email.