
Teacher should encourage students to have a theme throughout the book. A review of the elements and principles of design should be conducted. Teacher leads discussion on the purpose of a book. Color or any element of design, nature, underwater, poetry are all possibilities for a hand made book. Teacher leads a discussion on the various themes that might be incorporated into a book. The class may critique or discuss ways in which the books have been embellished.

Examples of commercial books, especially by Robert Saluda or Nick Bangtok may be displayed. The simplest book is also called a zizzag, concertina or fanfold book. Teacher presents samples of various handmade books. Pointed Tip Student Scissors Best-Packīone folder (tongue depressor,1 per student), rulers, ribbon, salt, rubbing alcoholĮmbellishments (stamps, pens, feathers, sequins, buttons, collage papers, etc.) Per student: mat board (covers) strip paper (any kind of paper: wrapping, paper bag, construction) for end sheetsġ period to paint pages, 1 period to construct book, 23 periods to embellish Introduction and Motivation (Set): #22-6097 Washable Metallic Watercolor Magic #22-1001 Plastic Eyedropper Pipette Assortment The students will learn to make and embellish a handmade accordion book. Visual Arts Grades 9-12 Content Standard 3: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others Purpose: Visual Arts Grades 9-12 Content Standard 3: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures Visual Arts Grades 9-12 Content Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, Visual Arts Grades 9-12 Content Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions Visual Arts Grades 9-12 Content Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes Students will design, produce, and embellish a handmade accordion book that has an individual theme. Students will learn to make and embellish a simple handmade accordion book.

