Sheldon Statewide Classroom Initiative 2015/16 Art Project & Presentation Jordan Buschur Using the artworks by Nancy Graves and Kenny Scharf as inspiration, we will create a simple accordion fold book with a hard cover. Key Concept: Mapmaking as Storytelling in a Book Format Essential Questions: How can location and geography influence a story? Is there a particular place or landscape that is important to you? How would this place differ if located on another planet or on the moon? Can you imagine alternate life forms living on this planet? Are these life forms similar to humans? How do they differ? How do they interact with their environment? Is there a story that develops from this interaction? What part of this story will you write out? What parts will you illustrate? How can color help you tell your story? How can a book’s cover communicate about the story inside? Objective: The learners are able to define basic bookbinding terms, recognize bookbinding tools and their use, construct a book block, explore mapmaking and science fiction, demonstrate an understanding of page layout and color as a tool in storytelling and design a cover. Materials: bone folders (wide popsicle sticks may be substituted)- 1 per student scissors- 1 per student pencils and erasers- 1 per student markers colored pencils watercolors with brushes and small cups for water- 1 set per student PVA glue or white school glue Brushes for glue- 1 per student Watercolor or printmaking paper cut to 6” x 18” (or for larger books, 7” x 30”) - 1

per student. (this paper should be thick, but still able to hold a fold. BFK Rives works well, but many other papers will too)

8.5 x 11 copy paper- 1 per student Bookboard or mat board, pre-cut to 6.25” x 4.75” (or for larger books, 7.25” x 4”)

2-per student (compressed cardboard also works- save the back of drawing paper pads for this purpose)

Maps- enough for each student to cut a 7.25” x 12” piece (for larger books, 8.25” x 10.5)

Scrap paper (to protect table from glue) Activity Plan:

Engage-

1. Using 8.5 x 11 inch paper, students will learn a simple accordion book structure. Students will be introduced to the bone folder and proper paper folding techniques. This structure will serve as the warm-up, practice activity as well as a place for students to sketch initial ideas.

Step One: Fold paper in half on the short side. Use the folding tool to make a sharp crease in the paper. Reverse the crease. Tear along the peak of the fold.

Step Two: Fold one strip of paper in half on the long side. Use the folding tool to make a sharp crease. Fold each outside edge in to meet the center crease. When seen from the side, it should form a “W”.

2. Students will apply their folding skills to a larger sheet of paper. Students will create one large accordion folded section to create the book block.

3. Students will select a section of a map and cut it for the cover paper.

4. Students will respond to their section of the map to create an imagined alternate universe for the location. Focusing on the landscape depicted in the map, students will choose an event that happened at that place, or imagine an event that could happen there. Then, students will populate their scenes with people or beings responding to the event or location, using history and/or personal narratives as a springboard for story content. Students may also choose to continue their story to the center two sections of the reverse side. Using pencil and/or watercolor, they will draw and write on the accordion folded paper.  

5. Using the map section, book board and glue, students will assemble the cover and glue the accordion book block in to the cover.

6. Students will make a title or illustration card to glue to the cover.

Step One: Measure and draw lines for the book board. Maintain a 1 inch border around the top, bottom and outside edge of each board, with a ¼ space between the two covers.

Step Two: Spread an even layer of glue over one board at a time, affixing it to the cover paper and smoothing the surface with the folding tool.

Step Three: Cut the corners off all four sides, leaving at least a ¼ inch of paper between the corner of the board and the cut.

Step Four: Brush a small amount of glue on each flap and attach to the boards. Start with the long edges, then continue to the short edges.

Step Five: Brush a thin layer of glue to the backside of the interior paper. Place on the inside of the cover board, using the folding tool to smooth and seal. Repeat on back cover.

Build Knowledge- By viewing several example books, students will learn about pagination and story development. Students will watch short demonstrations on folding the paper to make the book block, assembling the cover, and adding the cover to their book block.

Apply and Immerse- In their practice books, students will brainstorm story ideas responding to locations on maps and the idea of exploring an alternate universe. Students will plan the sequence of their story by experimenting with variations of placement of words and images. Students will have access to a wide range of mediums including colored pencils, markers, watercolors, pencils, and black markers for outlining. As a group, we will apply each step of adding the covers to the individual books. Students will have the opportunity to add title and author information on their covers.

Refine / Reflect- Students will present and discuss their stories with the teacher and class. Each student will display their book for the rest of the class to view. Students will take turns talking about the experience of making the book and developing the story. Then, students will respond to and interpret one another’s books. The books may later be displayed in cases or on shelves. Standards: Create: FA 2.2.1.a, FA 2.2.1.b, FA 2.2. 1.e, FA 2.2.1.f, FA 5.2.1.a, FA 5.2.1.c, FA 5.2.1.e, FA 5.2.1.f, FA 8.2.1.a, FA 8.2.1.b, FA 8.2.1.e, FA 8.2.1.f, FA 12.2.1.a, FA 12.2.1.e, FA 12.2.1.f Present: FA 2.2.2.a, FA 5.2.2.a Respond: FA 2.2.3.a, FA 2.2.3.d, FA 5.2.3.a, FA 5.2.3.d, FA 8.2.3.d, FA 12.2.3.b, FA 12.2.3.d Connect: FA 2.2.4.a, FA 2.2.4d, FA 5.2.4.d, FA 5.2.4.d, FA 8.2.4.c, FA 8.2.4.d, FA 12.2.4.d