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Unit Objective:To create interesting still-life compositions and draw them realistically using measured proportions, values and tones.
You are evaluated on process, participation as well as your end-product.
*lessons and assignments may be subject to change
Week 1 - Measuring
1. Upside-down drawing activity and discussion.
2. Quick gesture (or blind) drawings are done with simple objects, such as a cylinders (wine bottles).
Students are then introduced to observational drawing.
Further still life sketches and drawings are then executed paying close attention to proportions using the ‘crates’ technique. Students create these sketches with yellow marker and then the objects are outlined with a darker colour.
Homework: Create 2 drawings in marker at home of 2 separate simple objects focusing on the ‘crate’ technique.
3. Continue drawing simple cylindrical objects in marker paying close attention to proportions. Use the ‘crate’ technique. Students then create drawings that include 2 objects (cylinder + sphere). The objects do not have to overlap. Students examine proportions and spacial relationships between geometrical objects using marker.
Homework: Create 2 drawings at home of 3 simple objects focusing on proportions and measurements. Use the ‘crate’ technique. DO NOT use an eraser. Create one picture as a line drawing in marker and the other realistically in pencil. They may be the same still life if you wish.
Week 3 - Proportions
Review and discuss homework.
Gesture drawing warm-up.
Create drawings that include 2 overlapping objects (cylinder + sphere) using the ‘crate’ technique. Continue examining proportions and spacial relationships between geometrical objects using marker with a simple still life arrangement. Next students draw the same still life using pencil. How do we make the 2D look 3D?
B. Continous line drawing warm-up. (5min) (Student prepares the still life)
C. Negative space drawing of a chair: Tone your paper with graphite stick or charcoal. You may need to scale up if the paper is larger. Draw what you see focusing on the negative spaces and the relationships between them and the angles. Then use the eraser to erase the negative space or vice versa. (10min)
Task: Whole still life drawing using crates.
How can we make our work look realistic?
Students will add value and tone to their work by focusing on light and shadow using pencil/tortillons. Focus on proportions, shadows and light.
Homework: With pencil, draw a quick gesture sketch of a whole potted plant, then draw a close-up section realistically. Focus on shadows and light.
This article contains step-by-step images of the process Artist uses to create realistic looking drawings, as well as tips he have picked up over the years which anyone can use to improve their drawing skills.
Task: Draw a format on your drawing paper (rectangle). Tone your paper with graphite stick and draw a plant with 2 other objects in pencil. You will use tortillons and graphite on A3 paper (minimum). Pay close attention to value and tone.
Homework: Complete task and view next week’s web links.
(optional viewing at home)
Week 6 - Composition
Review and discuss homework.
How can we create an interesting composition? (Rule of thirds, golden rectangle [1:1.6], angles, framing, balance, etc.)
Classroom Task: Create a still-life in an area of the classroom. Try to let the objects run off the frame. Choose a different angle to work with, such as a low or high angle. include the background in your work.
Assignment piece 1: Zoom In on Still Life (*Please note rubric) You will create a realistic still-life drawing. Please create a frame for your work. You may include objects that are relevant to you. For example, a sneaker, a candy bar or an iPod. Try to include a plant if possible. You may photograph the composition for reference. Pay close attention to proportions, values, tones and composition. Carefully consider composition, visual balance and angle. Will you try a low angle? High angle? Or simply place it at eye level? How can using the crates technique assist you with this? Your objects may run off the frame. Use the 'crate' technique to assist you.
Homework: work on assignment. NOTE next week’s assignment!Please BRING the photo printed. Take several shots and angles just in case.
Week 7 - cont’d
Review and discuss homework.
Marker line drawings of areas in the art room (2 x 5mins).
Assignment piece 2:It’s All in the Details (*Please note rubric)
You will create a close-up drawing of an area in your your room. Choose an interesting angle or POV to create your composition. You may use a bird’s eye view or an insect’s view if you wish. You may take photographs for reference. Your work may look more interesting with clutter. Pay close attention to proportions, values, tones and composition. Use the ‘crate’ technique to assist you. Try to incorporate an object or area that represents something about you. This may include a corner, closet, shelf etc. Remember, zoom in and focus on details!
Homework: Complete assignment
Week 8 - cont’d
Assignment piece 3: (optional): Free to explore line drawings and techniques (*please note rubric).
Subject matter should be a still-life, a view from a window/doorway or of a room.
Catch up on any unfinished work.
Homework:
Complete all assignments for next lesson
Week 9
complete assignments
Week 10 (evaluation)
Presentations and self-evaluations of work
Student & Teacher rubric
Self-Reflection:
(when writing a reflection, consider the whole process done in class beginning with the crates technique, composition, adding value etc)
You will need to include an artist statement/self reflection for your pieces.
In paragraph form, please include the following information as well as key vocabulary used in class.
Describe how you used different tones, effects, techniques and why.
Describe the difficulties you had in these works.
What do you think you have learnt, or improved on in this project?
If you had to repeat this project, what would you improve on or do differently and why?
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