Course Title: Visual Art Grade: 8
Unit: Transformations
Month Presented: Unit #4 Unit Length (in weeks): 1.5___
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Essential Question (s): How can shading and value be used to create a realistic drawing? How can one object transform into another using a series of steps? |
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Learning Objectives: To improve upon observation drawing skills. To improve creative thinking skills. |
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Skills: Fine Motor Creative Thinking Problem Solving Composition and Design |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Examples provided and M.C. Escher posters analyzed. Sketching demonstration and emphasis of technique. Students practice sketching 3-dimensional shapes. Students create 5 drawings using shading and drawing techniques demonstrated in class. |
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Materials Utilized: Pencil, ebony pencil Erasers Smudging tool White drawing paper |
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Assessment Strategies: Analysis of composition and design Analysis of shading and craftsmanship Effort Journal Checks |