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During this unit we will be studying the work of painter Chuck Close. His early work was created in the photo realism genre. We will learn about his life, work and philosophy on art.
Assignment:
Students will create a portrait using the Chuck Close style of making a grid of themselves or someone they now personally. The portrait will be created from a photo taken in class using our lighting system and backdrop. Students will complete a 20x25 inch final charcoal portrait on white folio paper.
Learning Targets:
Students will learn how to use a grid to create realistic facial features and proper proportions of the face.
Students will learn Subtractive and additive techniques in charcoal.
Students will continue to build on their observational drawing skills.
Vocabulary:
Charcoal
Photo realism
Portrait
Additive Drawing
Subtractive Drawing
Kneaded Eraser
Gradation
Value
Contrast
Line
Shape
Emphasis
Materials:
Folio Paper 22 x 30 inches grid with 2.5 x 2.5 inch squares
Kneaded Eraser
Charcoal pencils black
Charcoal pencil white(optional)
graphite pencil
Tortillion stump
8x10 black and white photo grid with 1 x 1 inch squares
Time Frame:
4-6 weeks
We will be watching this video during class. The worksheet can be found under worksheets\Rubrics towards the bottom of the page.
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Resources:
Gallery of Chuck Close's work we will use in class
Biography of Chuck Close
What is photo realism?
Great example of realism in a charcoal drawing, step by step.
State Standards:
D12.2, E12.1, H12.2, H12.3
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