Students learn about values and how to create a smooth value change using graphite.
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THE PLAN
3 sessions; 45 minutes per session
1. SWBAT define and use line.
2. SWBAT define and use value.
3. SWBAT demonstrate exceptional skill in using blending tools and graphite pencils in an artwork.
1. Pencil
2. Eraser
3. 12 x 18 drawing paper
4. Animal or plant resource image
5. Blending stump
1. Students choose an animal or plant.
2. Students will lightly draw their plant or animal in the center of the paper.
3. Using their pencil, students draw wavy lines radiating from the center of the animal. (They will draw the lines right over their animal or plant drawing.
4. Using their graphite pencil, students begin shading in each space.
5. Students will start with dark values at one end of the shape, gradually getting lighter as they shade towards the other end of the shape.
6. Students repeat that same procedure for each shape.
Student will be assessed by a visual assessment of smooth gradations, correct contour lines, and craftsmanship.
THE STANDARDS
Visual Arts Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
[9-12 Proficient] Students conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques, and processes they use
[9-12 Proficient] Students apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity that their intentions are carried out in their artworks
Visual Arts Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions
[9-12 Proficient] Students create artworks that use organizational principles and functions to solve specific visual arts problems
Visual Arts Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
[9-12 Proficient] Students apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in their artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life
Visual Arts Standard 4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
[9-12 Proficient] Students differentiate among a variety of historical and cultural contexts in terms of characteristics and purposes of works of art
Visual Arts Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
[9-12 Advanced] Students correlate responses to works of visual art with various techniques for communicating meanings, ideas, attitudes, views, and intentions
Visual Arts Standard 6: Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines
[9-12 Proficient] Students compare the materials, technologies, media, and processes of the visual arts with those of other arts disciplines as they are used in creation and types of analysis
THE FEATURES
Abstract Art
Color/Value, Contrast, Line, Rhythm/Pattern, Space
Drawing, Graphite
Science
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