Mardi Gras Project

Mardi Gras Project

Objective
Students will be bale to create a piece incorporating the theme of Mardi Gras. Students will have to describe their process and rationale for grading.

Process
1.    Research Mardi Gras.
2.    Investigate how other artists have used this theme.
3.    Experiment with media and decide which medium to use.
4.    Plan your composition by creating thumbnails of your design.
5.    Create your piece!

Requirements
1.    Light & Shadow
2.    Composition
3.    Principle of Unity
4.    Original Reference
5.    Effort (use of time)

Mardi Gras Information Sheet
1.     What does Mardi Gras mean?
2.     Where did Mardi Gras begin?
3.     How long does Mardi Gras last?
4.     What’s the difference between Carnival and Mardi Gras?
5.     What are the traditional colors?
6.     What do each of the colors represent?
7.     When does Mardi Gras take place?
8.     What are Krewes?
9.     What are Parade Throws?
10. What is special about Kings Cake?
11. Who are the Mardi Gras Indians?
12. Why are masks worn?

Mardi Gras Project

Examples