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?