Creating Your Symmetrical Monster from Your Name

This video tutorial introduces the concept of symmetry in art and provides three project options: creating a lighthouse reflection, a symmetrical named monster, and graph art. The tutorial focuses on the named monster project, guiding students through folding paper, writing their name, outlining, cutting, and decorating to create a unique symmetrical creature. The video encourages creativity and exploration of symmetry through hands-on activities.

What are the three options for creating symmetrical artwork mentioned in the video?

• Lighthouse reflection, symmetrical named monster, graph art

• Lighthouse painting, symmetrical named creature, graph drawing

• Reflection drawing, monster sketching, symmetry painting

• Mirror images, named creatures, paper folding

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What materials are needed to start creating a symmetrical named monster?

• Computer and software

• Clay and tools

• Canvas and markers

• Paper and pencil

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How should the paper be folded to begin the monster creation?

• No folding required

• In a triangular shape

• Like a hot dog, long and skinny

• Like a hamburger, short and wide

Where should you write your name on the folded paper?

• Close to the folded line

• Near the edges of the paper

• At the center of the paper

• On the back of the paper

What is the next step after writing your name on the paper?

• Cutting out the name

• Drawing the monster's eyes

• Coloring the name

• Outlining around the name

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What tool is used to cut the outlined shape?

• None, tearing is used

• A laser cutter

• A knife

• Scissors

After cutting, what is the next step in creating the monster?

• Attach it to a canvas

• Fold it again differently

• Start coloring immediately

• Open the fold and lay it flat

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How can the shape be manipulated to envision the monster?

• Add more paper layers

• Cut it into smaller pieces

• Use a mirror to reflect it

• Turn it sideways or upside down

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What artistic choices can be added to the monster?

• All of the above

• Glasses, hats, and shoes

• Wings, tails, and horns

• Sleeves, fingers, and crazy hair

What can be used to color the monster?

• Any coloring materials available at home

• Only watercolors

• Digital coloring tools

• Special monster coloring pens

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