Figure Drawing 1:
1. Figure Drawing Project Goals
SWBAT:
SWBAT
1...observe the figurative work of a
variety of artists
2...understand that artists use thumbnail sketches
and preliminary drawings in planning final work
3...develop studies for a figure in
motion drawing
4...use reference images to create
a background
5...use space, shape, and form to create original
and balanced compositions
2. Lesson Goals
1. Choose a Figure Drawing/Painting
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2. What do you like about it?
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3. What questions do you have about it or the artist?
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4. How do you think artists get good at figure drawing?
4. 10 Gesture Drawing in 2 Days
• Include Entire Figure
• Show Gesture with ....
S Lines
Zig-Zag Lines
Diagonal Lines
C Lines
• No Stick Figures
• No Small Details
4.
5. 2 Plotting Proportions Line drawings
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3 Day Shaded Figure: Planning
1. Google Image Search Words for Figure References:
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Create a Thumbnail Sketch for Bonus Points.
3 Day Shaded Figure: Materials
1. Choose Paper:
....White or Tonal
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2. Choose Medium:
....Charcoal, Thin Sharpie, Pencil, Colored Pencils
6. Assessment
7. Extension
1.
NB Do Now
Complete a full figure line drawing from observation
GOALS (to the best of your ability):
Center on paper
Include entire figure
Show natural proportions
Include details
NB Do Now
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