Art Belt Loop & Pin Requirements

Belt Loop: Complete these three requirements
1. Make a list of common materials used to create visual art compositions.
2. Demonstrate how six of the following elements of design are used in drawing: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance, or perspective.
3. Identify the three primary colors and the three secondary colors that can be made by mixing them. Show how this is done using paints or markers. Use the primary and secondary colors to create a painting.
Academics Pin: Complete six of the following:
1. Visit an art museum, gallery or exhibit. Discuss with an adult the art you saw.
2. Create two self-portraits using two different art techniques, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or computer illustration.
3. Demonstrate how to make paper. Make a sampe at least 4"x4".
4. Make a simple silkscreen or stencil. Print a card or t-shirt.
5. Create a freestanding sculpture or mobile using wood, metal, soap, papier machie, or found objects.
6. Create an object making clay that can be fired, baked in the oven, or hardened in water.
7. Photograph four subjects in one theme, such as landscape, people, animals, sports or buildings.
8. Make a collage using several different materials.
9. Use your artistic skills to create a postage stamp, book cover, or music CD cover.
10. Use a computer illustration or painting program to create a work of art.
11. Display your artwork in a pack, school, or community art show.

The boys completed the belt loop requirements at the pack meeting on November 19, and the following pin requirements: 5, 6, and 11. They only need to complete two more items to earn the pin. Please let your den leader know when they have completed them.

Note for Webelos: If you attended the Pack Meeting and completed the projects you complete Requirement 11 for the Artist Activity Badge. Check your books to see what other requirements you may have completed.