Observational Drawing 7th Grade
Objective
Draw from observation by demonstrating new techniques to make objects look real.
Concepts (Students Will Know)
How to render objects so that they look realistic.
That they can use lines and shading to create details in texture and outlines to represent an objects shape and form.
Skills (Be Able To)
Draw a contour. Draw volume. Draw considering a full composition.
Recognize the difference between 2d shape and 3d form.
Draw from observation by demonstrating new techniques to make objects look real.
Concepts (Students Will Know)
How to render objects so that they look realistic.
That they can use lines and shading to create details in texture and outlines to represent an objects shape and form.
Skills (Be Able To)
Draw a contour. Draw volume. Draw considering a full composition.
Recognize the difference between 2d shape and 3d form.
Lesson 1 Contour “Art Supplies Still Life”
Art Problem:
Use you whole page to draw the contour lines of the art objects you see.
Guiding Questions:
What does it mean to observe? When you observe something, you look at it very closely. How can we be good observers? We can look at something very closely and carefully. Take notice of the details in the edges of objects.
Supplies:
Art objects for still life: scissors, watercolor, glue, crayon box, paint brushes etc.
Construction paper mat for still life
China crayon, White Drawing paper
Contour Prezi
Rationale:
Most adolescence are comfortable drawing with pencil, but the task here is they cannot erase and must continue using the same drawing they started. It will be difficult, some students will be mad they cannot erase.
Vocab:
Contour is a French words meaning outline.Contour Drawing is a continuous line drawing.
Assessment:
Did they only use contour lines?
Did they span the drawing to the whole page? Or did they draw in a tiny corner?
Standards:
National-
#1. Understanding and applying media techniques and processes.
Use you whole page to draw the contour lines of the art objects you see.
Guiding Questions:
What does it mean to observe? When you observe something, you look at it very closely. How can we be good observers? We can look at something very closely and carefully. Take notice of the details in the edges of objects.
Supplies:
Art objects for still life: scissors, watercolor, glue, crayon box, paint brushes etc.
Construction paper mat for still life
China crayon, White Drawing paper
Contour Prezi
Rationale:
Most adolescence are comfortable drawing with pencil, but the task here is they cannot erase and must continue using the same drawing they started. It will be difficult, some students will be mad they cannot erase.
Vocab:
Contour is a French words meaning outline.Contour Drawing is a continuous line drawing.
Assessment:
Did they only use contour lines?
Did they span the drawing to the whole page? Or did they draw in a tiny corner?
Standards:
National-
#1. Understanding and applying media techniques and processes.
Lesson 2 Vine Charcoal “Fruit Still Life”
Art Problem:
Show volume in your drawing by blending and rubbing vine charcoal to draw the Fruit Still life.
Guiding Questions:
What shadows do you see?
Where do things overlap or go backwards in space by getting smaller?
How can I use my hand and/ or an eraser as a tool to adjust my shading to show volume?
Supplies:
Vine charcoal, Erasers, White drawing paper
Vase, fruit and construction paper for still life.
Rationale:
Student at this age are ready to tackle complicated and sophisticated drawing issues involving considerations such as the top, side, and bottom of objects to show volume.
Vocab: Volume
Show volume in your drawing by blending and rubbing vine charcoal to draw the Fruit Still life.
Guiding Questions:
What shadows do you see?
Where do things overlap or go backwards in space by getting smaller?
How can I use my hand and/ or an eraser as a tool to adjust my shading to show volume?
Supplies:
Vine charcoal, Erasers, White drawing paper
Vase, fruit and construction paper for still life.
Rationale:
Student at this age are ready to tackle complicated and sophisticated drawing issues involving considerations such as the top, side, and bottom of objects to show volume.
Vocab: Volume
Lesson 3 “Ice Cream Still Life”
Art Problem:
Use your whole page to make an observational drawing of the Ice Cream Still life.
Guiding Questions:
What does it mean to observe?
What might I need to add to make my drawing look more real?
Supplies:
Box mashed potatoes, food dye, sprinkles, ice cream cones, Construction paper mat
Ice cream scooper
Drawing paper, drawing tools
Motivation:Ice Cream sandwiches prize for being on task and demonstrating good craftsmanship
Rationale:
To continue with observational drawing skill, looking at details. Drawing the ice cream look alike will be more exciting that hopefully will engage students.
Vocab: Observation, Detail
Assessment:
Did they use the whole page for their composition?
Did they demonstrate that they were looking closely for details?
Standards:
National-
#1. Understanding and applying media techniques and processes.
#5. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
Use your whole page to make an observational drawing of the Ice Cream Still life.
Guiding Questions:
What does it mean to observe?
What might I need to add to make my drawing look more real?
Supplies:
Box mashed potatoes, food dye, sprinkles, ice cream cones, Construction paper mat
Ice cream scooper
Drawing paper, drawing tools
Motivation:Ice Cream sandwiches prize for being on task and demonstrating good craftsmanship
Rationale:
To continue with observational drawing skill, looking at details. Drawing the ice cream look alike will be more exciting that hopefully will engage students.
Vocab: Observation, Detail
Assessment:
Did they use the whole page for their composition?
Did they demonstrate that they were looking closely for details?
Standards:
National-
#1. Understanding and applying media techniques and processes.
#5. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
