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Macro Drawing

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Essential Question

  • Why is observation so important to drawing and how do we imporve it?

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Objectives

  • Students will understand and be able use vocabulary related to observational drawing.

  • Students will understand and be able to use the body mechanics of the drawing process.

  • Students will create a series of drawings of everyday objects using contour line.

  • Studnets will be able to create form using tonal planes.

  • Students will create a macro drawing of a small object using observation and charcoal.

  • Students will reflect on their process and product in writing using their art vocabulary.

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Vocabulary

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  • observation

  • contour

  • planes

  • tones / values

  • negative space

  • form

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  • compressed charcoal

  • vine charcoal

  • chamois

  • kneaded eraser

  • stick eraser

  • proportion

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