PATTERNS
IN NATURE
"Art is pattern informed by sensibility."
Herbert Read
What is a pattern?
Simply put, patterns are things that repeat over and over.
You can find many patterns in nature, such as the shape of a honey comb, a
snowflake, or the shape of a seashell. Many of these patterns are seen over
and over in nature. It is these patterns in nature that we are going
to be investigating in this weeks journal!
Start by exploring the websites (listed at right). In particular, read about classes of patterns, such as:
- SPIRALS
- RADIALS
- REPETITION of lines, shapes, etc.
After you've explored the sites, begin thinking about creating a journal page that reflects patterns in nature. How you approach this is up to you. There is no "right" or "wrong" answer, so long as it's about patterns in nature!
JOURNAL REQUIREMENTS:
Size:
1 page
Due Date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Critique Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
FOR FULL CREDIT, your page must:
- Meaningful handwritten text about patterns in nature
- Collage (no more than 20% total)
- Drawing & Coloring-Create a page that illustrates your research on patterns in nature!
- The entire page must be FULLY colored (NO construction/colored paper)
- Layering & Overlapping: Create several layers of information (text, collage, drawing, etc.)
- Create a door, window, peephole, slider or some other device that makes an opening in the page....Imagine a paper window that the viewer must open to see another view or a surprise. Or, you might create a window using transparent materials of some sort.
- ALSO
REMEMBER...If you are not going to be in class due to a school approved
activity or game, your journal must be turned in before you leave. NO CREDIT
for late homework! Find a buddy to bring it, if necessary! Also, journals
are due at the start of the period.
Students who do not report to class on time run the risk of
losing credit for their journal! 
