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Collage Composition with Variety & Unity
 

In this unit, students will create a collage using both variety and unity to create a visually pleasing arrangement of colored shapes.

The unit includes two exercises, one finished composition, a rubric and reflection.

Final Composition:  Collage with Variety & Unity

This composition requires you compose collaged shapes in an visually pleasing arrangement. You will make decisions about how to place the shapes you create. You will consider how to balance your artwork by placing objects in different areas of the composition. You will nest your cut pieces together to leave rivers of negative space between collaged objects, or imply objects are overlapped even though your collage is flat. You will think about variety, unity, and negative space while you compose your artwork.

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   You'll need:

• Final Paper (9"x12")
  
• Three to Four Colors of Construction Paper
  
• Scissors or X-acto Knife
  
• Glue & Glue Spreader
  

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