Altered Pokemon Cards, Middle or High School Art: Elements & Principles of Art

Teaching the Elements and Principles of Art is part of the visual art standards for nearly every state and some say are boring to teach. Not with this project! Students design and paint an altered trading card using the elements of art and principles of design. This painting project is a perfect introduction to acrylic paint for even the youngest teenager. Why students will love it: Well...students love Pokemon, Yugioh and Magic cards. Nuff said? No but really, they will love the idea of creating a piece of art from an existing card and acrylic painting is really fun! Why teachers will love it: This lesson will keep your students engaged and learning about something that they typically would find boring, the elements and principles of art. This makes your job easier, believe me! Teachers will love the demonstration video of two altered Pokemon cards, the full lesson plan, and Elements & Principles of Art sheets that can be used for any lesson. Included: