Thursday, February 28, 2013

Doodle for Google!

Every year, Google offers this amazing opportunity for students to use their creativity to create their own interpretation of the Google Logo.  This year, the theme is "My Best Day Ever..."
I encourage students in all grades to participate in this contest as it is a fabulous way to showcase your talents and creativity! You can click here for a direct link to their website, to download contest forms and read over contest rules.

Here are a few important tips to remember when creating your Google Logo.

STEP ONE:
Your drawing should represents a personal narrative.  You should think about these questions when you begin to PLAN what your best day ever will look like.


  • Who are you with?
  • What are you doing?
  • Where are you?
  • When is it? (past, present, future?)
  • Why is it your Best Day Ever?


Take a look at famous picture books & illustrators as inspiration:
(I will try to get copies of these books to have in my art room for you to look at as well)



STEP TWO: 
  • Using the blank Google Logo, you can begin to design.  I would start lightly in pencil with basic shapes, then build in the detail and finally add color 
  • Remember your rules for good craftsmanship, creativity and composition 
  • Balance color, be bold and color
STEP THREE:

  •  Complete your personal statement
  •  Title your doodle and (2) write a supporting statement (50 words max) explaining how your doodle portrays the theme "My Best Day Ever..."
  • Make sure all your information is filled out correctly and you have a parent signature

STEP FOUR:

  • Submit your artwork and paperwork in the box outside of Mrs. Markwald's artroom by Friday March 15th  (the last day before spring break)

OR
  • you can scan and upload your artwork and forms directly on the Doodle for Google site


**Read about last year's winner from Prairie School!!!

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