Collage is derived from the french word "coller", which means to glue. A collage can encompass all kinds of materials (paper, photographs, fabric) glued onto a piece of paper or canvas.
It is an easy art medium to work with in a school, as most collages can be done with recycled or reclaimed materials. Teachers can keep a collection of newspapers and magazines or ask for such items to be donated by students' families.
Above, on the right is the starfish my group created. On the left, an exhibit of all those created.
The process:
In our groups we were asked to find our colour in magazines, limiting the amount of text in the pieces we cut or ripped out. Then we organized the colours into groups by shade. With this organization we made a creature from the sea!
Some resources and examples to check out:
VIVA Art Centre, Valley Institute of Visual Arts:
http://www.vivaartcenter.org/exhibits/CAA_2010_Fall/index.html
Opposites Attract, Collage Artists of America Exhibit
Collage Art Main Page
http://www.collageart.org/
links to artists, books and exhibits.
Art Projects for Kids
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/search/label/collage
Has lots of great ideas for collage lessons and activities, as well as other mediums.
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