What is Collage?
Collage is an artwork made by cutting and pasting different pictures or papers on a surface to make a design or picture.
Materials Used for Collage
- Old magazines
- Old newspapers
- Coloured paper
- Cardboard or drawing paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Steps in Making a Collage
- Choose what you want to draw or show (your idea).
- Look for pictures that match your idea.
- Cut out the pictures neatly.
- Arrange the pictures on the paper without glue first.
- Apply glue and paste the pictures.
- Allow your work to dry.
Class Activity
- Make a simple collage with any of these themes:
Important Points to Remember
- Cut neatly
- Paste carefully
- Keep your work clean
- Be creative
Revision Questions
- What is collage?
- Mention two materials used for collage.
- List two steps in collage production.
Assignment
Make a neat collage at home using old newspapers or magazines.
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