Surreal Environment
1: Project Goals (8 Days)
SWBAT (Final Project Goals)
1...show an UNDERSTANDING of SURREALISM by using surreal ideas in their Surreal Environment drawings
2...use previous learning of 1-point perspective by Including at least 3 rectangular objects with diagonals that connect to a vanishing point
3. Include one shaded object drawn from observation
4. Use the gradual blending of values/colors to create the illusion of 3D form and Space
8 class days
2. Project Overview Video
(7 Minutes)
Get project ideas after learning about the Surrealist Art movement
On a small paper, and lightly done with pencil, draw a room interior with at least 3 interior details that have diagonals that connect to a vanishing point.
Use previous learning of 1-point perspective to connect diagonals to a vanishing point
3. Drawing Room: Walls, Floor & Ceiling (May 21)
(15 Minutes)
SUPPLIES NEEDED
2 sheets 8.5" x 11" paper (9" x 12" ok too)
Ruler or 3rd sheet of paper to fold into a straight edge
Coin or other small hard object
Pencil & Eraser
4. Draw 3 Rectangular Details (2 Days - May 24 & 25)
5. Get Photo of Object and Add Contour Line Drawing to Room : May 26
Take 1 Day
11 Mins
Get Photo (Options)
Draw a Grid on Photo (Optional)
Draw a Grid on Drawing (Optional)
Add Contour Line Drawing of Object to Your Room
6. Add Shading/Color Blending (May 28, June 1 & June 2)
3 Days to complete. See options below
Use the above linked room lighting reference or find one on your own with a Google Image Search for "Empty Room"
7. Extension and Modification Ideas & Options
8. Assessment
9. Assessment
Submit your work through Google classroom only
Surreal Ideas
• Objects or animals that aren't normally found indoors
• Objects or animals that are the wrong size
• Mythological/demonic creatures
• A portal into another dimension or world
• Solids behaving like liquids
• Objects defying gravity
• Staircases or portals leading to nowhere
• Something transforming into something else
• 2D transforming into 3D or vice versa
• Two different kinds of environments combined into one
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning