Photograph experiments in high school art

If you have ever been a chair of a school accreditation committee then I feel your pain. It isn't much fun herding cats and hunting down documents. Sorry I haven't posted in awhile.

My high school students printed out their photos and were given access to scratching tools, x-acto knives, origami paper, and magazines. The objective was to physically manipulate the photos. Most were scannable while the more blurry ones with glare were taken by camera since they have pull-out areas. Enjoy these non-photoshopped images.

Somewhat 3D with the hands coming forward.

Grade 8 construction paper cutout party scenes.

When I taught elementary school art during the 90's (I know I'm an old man) I developed a construction paper portrait project that was a lot of fun for the kids to make. My grade 8 class loves parties-pool parties, dance parties, etc. they are always scheming ways to make a party at school. I thought why not make a project about parties but with a twist. The objective was that there had to be a minimum of five characters and an atypical setting was highly encouraged. 

This is the kind of party your parents warned you about.

Seasonal

A Black Friday fan made this one month out.

Dig the jet ski.

Disco

Love this one! party in heaven and rain on earth

Inter-glatic party

Yes, that is a bunny eating a carrot.