Beautiful, textural collaged fish! Dive into an exciting and eco-friendly art lesson that brings creativity and sustainability together! In this engaging collage project, students will create a recycled fish collage using old magazines and scrap paper on a cardboard surface.
Not only does this lesson develop skills in layering and texture, but it also inspires discussions about environmental awareness and the importance of recycling. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, this lesson is perfect for promoting creativity while making a positive impact on the planet.
Included in this download:
- A 17-slide presentation that includes assessment objectives and is a step-by-step guide to creating a detailed, layered collaged fish.
- 6 fish outlines for students to choose from. Alternatively, students could draw their own fish.
- A two-page fish handout. (Pictured here and available separately) This will help students add detail to their fish collages.
Some of the fish for students to draw around and the fish in the fish handout are Ai generated.
Please note there is no lesson plan included with this download as all the information you need is in the presentation.
Materials required: A large piece of card for each student. Scissors. Masking tape. Lots of magazines. Glue. Coins or circle templates for the scales.
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Comments
5 responses to “Collaged Fish”
I had so much fun creating these fish with my students. The fish became so vibrant in colors and it was fun to see the students fish in the end.
Hi Kirstine, Thank you for your review. Let me know what would make it 5-star please!
The PowerPoint step by step is nice with short description. What we need more of was basic collage instruction to be included. Didn’t realize that this exercise / project is for experienced collage students. Would be nice to have a rating next to the project like beginner, intermediate, advance or something. Or, just a short section talking about what type of paper work best for collage, what to look for when cutting, how to cut the shapes etc
Hi Ploy, Thank you for leaving a review. I have considered your comment and reviewed the project, and yes, you’re right, there could be more guidance for a student who hasn’t done collage before. I have added 4 new slides to the presentation which I hope you find give students extra support. You can redownload this resource, and any of your previous purchases, from your ‘Purchase History’ which you’ll find under your username. I didn’t consider this an advanced collage project, but as a high school art teacher who has worked with age 11 – 18, I would imagine most 11 year olds and above could easily manage this. I hope the new slides are helpful. I always appreciate feedback as it helps me to know what people want and to make my art lessons and projects even better.
Kia ora,
wondering if anyone has done this with 8-9 year olds and found it successful? It looks so vibrant and an effective use of glossy magazines for the colours.
Thanks
Jo
NZ