Lesson 1: Observational Drawing Exercises
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will draw from observation.
Students will practice techniques such as using view finder, size reference, estimation in a series of observational exercises.
What challenges can come from drawing from life, using direct observation?
How can an artist create a realistic drawing from an observation?
Observational Drawing
Direct Observation
Size Reference
View Finder
Estimation
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.
Learning Plan:
Students will use a sketchbook or other surface to practice, develop and refine drawing concepts.
Students will apply practiced technique toward finished drawings.
Students will respond and reflect through critique.
Individual student progress will be assessed through pre/post tests, self crtique and class rubrics.
Students may use viewfinder outside of classroom to practice isolating areas of an image.
Students may believe they are unable to draw realistically from observation.
Lesson delivery -visual exemplars, written instructions, demonstration of process and techniques, google classroom.
Check work in progress, immediate and individualized feedback to students.