Lesson 2: Perspective
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to create a series of sketches that demonstrates perspective drawing.
Students will be able to apply concepts of perspective to create the illusion of 3-dimensional space.
How does perspective work in drawing?
How is perspective used to create the illusion of space in drawing?
Perspective
Aerial
one point
Two point
Vanishing Point
Horizon Line
Converging Lines
Eye Level
Content NCCAP Standards:
VA:CR:HS:1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
VA:RE:HS:9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Graduation Standards:
1. Create: Students will engage in a process to produce new artistic ideas and work.
2. Present: Students will develop and present artistic ideas and work.
3. Respond: Students will interpret and evaluate meaning within different artistic mediums and processes.
Aquisition of skills and knowledge requires practice and perseverance.
Students will understand how space is used to create depth in artwork.
Students will understand how perspective creates the illusion of space.
Knowledge:
Students will be able to create a sense of space in sketches and drawings.
Students will be able to develop and refine their ability to create space in their artwork.
Students can observe 3 dimensional space in their surroundings. Students can identify converging lines, eye level, horizon in their surroundings.
Students may initially find perspective drawing techniques confusing.
Lesson delivery -visual exemplars, written instructions, demonstration of process and techniques, google classroom.
Check work in progress, immediate and individualized feedback to students.
Performance Task:
What skills will be assessed?
The ability to create space in drawing.
The ability to apply perspective drawing techniques.
Improved skill in creating space in drawing.
Key Criteria:
What specific aspects of task will be assessed?
Individual project evaluation based on project objectives.
Students will use a sketchbook to practice, develop and refine drawing concepts.
Students will apply practiced technique toward finished drawings.
Student's familiarity with vocabulary terms related to perspective drawing.
Final unit drawing and critique
Visual Exemplars of project
Demonstration tools -document camera, SMART Board, Dry Erase Board, Google Classroom
drawing paper, various drawing tools