DESIGNING A POSTAGE STAMP – Chinese New Year, Symbolism

Students design a postage stamp to commemorate the Chinese New Year.

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DESIGNING A POSTAGE STAMP – Chinese New Year, Symbolism

Supplies:

  • Crayola Crayons
  • Crayola Fine Line Markers
  • Crayola Glitter Markers
  • Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
  • Crayola Sketchbooks - 1 per student
  • Rulers - 1 per student
  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Small Bottle Lids
 

Steps:

1
Step 1
  1. Make several thumbnail sketches of your different ideas.
  2. Remember to include:
    - Canada
    - 2019
    - cultural symbols for this Chinese New Year
  3. Test colour combinations that reflect cultural symbolism.
2
Step 2
  1. Use crayons to colour your design.
  2. Lightly draw a border on all 4 sides of your paper.
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Step 3
  1. Use a bottle lid to draw semi-circles around the edge of your design.
  2. Line the lid up with the border lines.
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Step 4
  1. View the stamp from a distance to see it with fresh eyes.
  2. Ask yourself:
    - Is the colour application solid and strong?
    - Are all the words and numbers included?
    - Are there cultural symbols appropriate for this Chinese New Year?
    - Is the paper in good condition?
Illustrated Crayon Character