Pi in the Eye: Visualizing Mathematics
For students entering grade 5 - 6
This class will look at math from a visual perspective. Geometry will be explored by focusing on concepts of symmetry, line, pattern, and design.
Art and math will collide as we study artists such as Mattise, Mondrian, and cubists artists. Students will incorporate elements of measurement and design while working with perspective drawings, photography, architecture, and quilt making. Computers will be utilized to manipulate shapes and design.
Session I will focus on perspective drawing, specific geometric shapes and designs, learning about Frank Lloyd Wright, reading Blue Balliet’s book The Wright lll. Field trips will include touring the Robie House and the Japanese Gardens, and tour of sculptures on campus and the Skokie Sculpture Garden. Major art projects will include a Matisse cut paper project, an art glass reproduction, and research on famous geometric artists.
Session II will focus on perspective drawing, geometric objects in photography, learning about architectural plans and Chicago trends in architecture, and geometric patterns and designs in quilts. Major projects will include architectural plans, black and white photography display, artistic reproduction, and sewing a pattern block wall hanging or pillow. Field trips will include photo tour of campus, Architectural Foundation tour (The Loop Tour), and a visit to the Smart Museum. For session II, students will need to bring in a black and white disposable camera on the first day of class.
Note: Students may attend both sessions as course material varies.
Session I: June 23 - July 11
Session II: July 14 - August 1
Morning: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Lisa Sukenic