Contour Line Drawing

 

Standards:

      OH.VA.K-12.2         STANDARD: Students create artworks that demonstrate understanding of materials, processes, tools, media, techniques and available technology.  They understand how to use art elements, principles and images to communicate their ideas in a variety of visual forms.

      OH.VA.9-12.2.A      Benchmark: Demonstrate mastery of materials, concepts and personal concentration when creating orginal art works.

      OH.VA.9.2.A.1        Demonstrate perceptual skill when drawing from direct observation.

 

Methodology:

• Simulation 
• Problem Solving
• Practice/Drill

Bloom's Critical Thinking Used:

• Knowledge
• Comprehension
• Application

Multiple Intelligences Exercised:

• Visual/Spatial
• Logical/Mathematical
• Bodily/Kinesthetic

Domains Addressed:

• Cognitive
• Kinesthetic
• Social

Assessment (y = Reflection process and x= For Product)

Y= Observation

X= Portfolio

X= Rubric

 

Essential Questions:

• How does knowing how to draw the outline of the form help me with my contour line drawing?
• What do I look for in my subjet when I'm making a contour line drawing?
• How can I use contour line drawing in the future to help me with my projects?
• What did I learn by using contour line drawing?

Accomodations (IEP, 504, Skill Level, and/or Multiculturalism):

Longer work time, aid, one on one help during after school open studio

 

Background Knowledge Needed:

Perspective

 

Materials:

Newsprint, pencil, student to model

 

Activity/Schedule:

2-3 mins     Pass out supplies/take attendance

10-15 mins  Demo and explanation of Outlines of Human Forms

1-2 mins     Pick students to model and them get positioned

8-10 mins  Students draw outlines of models

                 ***Repeat 4 times***

2-3 mins     Explain process of making larger more detailed Contour Line Drawing

15-20 mins  Students draw models using Contour Line drawing

                 ***Repeat 4 times***

5 mins end of class clean up

 

Total Estimated Time:  Roughly 2-3 Class Periods

 

Reflection After Lesson Implentation:

• To what extent did students learn what you intended? How do you know?
• Did you do anything differently than what you planned? If so, why?
• What would I do differently next time?