Art Foundation "Drawing is, primarily, to look with the eyes, to observe, to discover. Drawing is learning how to see..."
Project 1: Still-Life Observational Drawing
-Le Corbusier
Students are evaluated on knowledge, process, participation as well as product. *lessons and assignments may be subject to change
August ~ October (10 Weeks)
Unit Objective: To create and draw realistic, interesting compositions in pencil using measured proportions, values and tones.
Unit wiki: http://curkovicartunits.pbworks.com/Observational-Drawing-Project
Week 1 - Measuring
Warm-up 1: Upside-down drawing activity and discussion. Warm-up 2: Quick gesture drawings are done with simple objects, such as a cylinders. Task 1: Students are introduced to observational drawing (video). Further still life sketches and drawings are executed paying close attention to proportions using the ‘crates’ technique. Students create these sketches with marker. Student artwork is discussed highlighting techniques, successes and failures. Homework: Create 2 drawings in marker at home of 2 separate simple objects focusing on the ‘crate’ technique.
Week 2 - cont’d
Review and discuss homework. Warm-up: Blind drawing of a bottle with a round object. Task: Continue drawing simple cylindrical objects in marker paying close attention to proportions. Use the ‘crate’ technique. Students then create drawings that include 2 objects (cylinder + sphere). Students examine proportions and spacial relationships between geometrical objects using marker. Homework: Create 2 drawings at home of 3 simple objects focusing on proportions and measurements. Use the ‘crate’ technique. DO NOT use an eraser. Create one picture as a line drawing in marker and the other realistically in pencil. They may be the same still life if you wish.
Week 3 - Proportions
Review and discuss homework. Warm-up: Gesture drawing Task 1: Create drawings that include 2 overlapping objects (cylinder + sphere) using the ‘crate’ technique. Continue examining proportions and spacial relationships between geometrical objects using marker. Task 2: Next students draw the same still life using pencil. How do we make the 2D look 3D? Homework: to be announced in class
Week 4 - Value, Tone & Gradation
Review and discuss homework. Warm-up: Students create a still life and attempt a continuous line drawing. (10-15min) Task: Whole still life drawing using crates. How can we make our work look realistic? Students will add value and tone to their work by focusing on light and shadow using pencil/tortillons. Focus on proportions, shadows and light. Frank Curkovic & James McCrory