Pixel Art

Minnesota 6-8 Visual Art Standards
Used in this Lesson

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.
  • 1A. Analyze how the elements of visual art including color, line, shape, value, form, texture and space are used in the creation of, presentation of, or response to visual artworks.

  • 1b. Analyze how the principles of visual art, such as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and balance are used in the creation, presentation of, or response to visual artworks.

  • 1c. Describe characteristics of Western and non- Western styles, movements and genres in art.

  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.
  • 2a. Demonstrate the characteristics of the tools, materials and techniques of various two-and-three- dimensional media for intentional effects in original artworks.

  • 3. Demonstrate understanding of the personal, social, cultural and historical contexts that influence the arts areas.
  • 3a. Compare and contrast the connections among visual artworks, their purposes, and their personal, social, cultural and historical contexts, including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 3b. Analyze the meanings and functions of visual art.
  • 4. Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.
  • 4a. Create original two- and-three-dimensional artworks in a variety of artistic contexts.
  • 4b. Revise artworks based on the feedback of others and self-reflection and artistic intent.
  • 4c. Develop an artistic statement, including how audience and occasion influence creative choices.
  • 5. Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.
  • 5a. Assemble and prepare personal artworks for public exhibition.
  • 5b.Revise a presentation based on the feedback of others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
  • 5c. Develop an artistic intent, including how audience and occasion impact presentation choices.
  • 6. Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.
  • 6a. Analyze and interpret a variety of visual artworks using established criteria.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Image Resolution
  • Computer Graphics
    • Students are shown how images on a computer screen are drawn with pixels. A photoshop file is shown at 100 percent so the image is understandable. Then the image is enlarged more and more until individual pixels can be seen.

    The teacher discusses how to make rounded shapes with squares. A letter J and K are illustrated on the board (translated from the smooth letters into jagged pixels). Next, A short demonstration on how to color the squares to form pictures is given by the teacher. A rainbow is shown along with other random patterns.

    Inspirational examples are shown as well.

    Students are given grid sheets that they use to make their own pixel drawings.

    Evaluation:
    2 points -- Curved shapes included
    2 points -- Page filled nicely
    3 points -- Good use of color
    3 points -- Neatness
    10 points total


    Kaylee S.


    Addy W.


    Natalie V.


    Megan H.


    Ava V.





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