Line Challenges
Line and Its Function
The Big Idea:
Line – an element of design
Essential Question:
How can I use and appreciate line as an expressive, sensory element?
The Challenge:
Learning to be aware of and associate expressive qualities with different lines in my environment and artworks so I may increase my ability to use line expressively as a communicative element.
Guiding Questions:
- What are the expressive qualities of different kinds of line in artworks?
- How will I associate expressive line qualities with different mark making techniques?
- How will I produce different kinds of lines with marking making tools?
- What qualities differentiate descriptive, implied, and expressive lines in art works?
- What is the difference between contour line and outlines in artworks?
- How will I produce contour drawings that imply depth?
- How will I use hatch lines for shading value contrasts?
- How will I identify real and implied line in multiple environments?
Taxonomy of Thinking:
Marzano’s Dimensions of Learning
- Positive Attitudes and Perceptions About Learning
- Acquisition and Integration of Knowledge
Costa & Kallick’s 16 Habits of Mind
- Persisting
- Managing Impulsivity
- Thinking About Our Thinking (Metacognition)
- Striving for Accuracy and Precision
- Gathering Data through All Senses
- Responding with Wonderment and Awe
Target Learning Goals:
State Standards:
Student Knowledge Goals:
- Students will know & understand...
- The expressive qualities of different kinds of line in works of art
- The difference between contour line and outlines in artworks
- The qualities differentiating descriptive, implied, abstract, and expressive lines in works of art
- How to identify real and implied line in multiple environments
Student Skill Goals:
- Students will be able to…
- Produce several different kinds of lines with several marking making tools.
- Associate and produce expressive line qualities using different mark making techniques
- Produce contour drawings that imply depth.
- Use hatch lines for shading value contrasts.
Content:
Activities & Resources:
- Activity – Pre-instruction Drawings
- Activity – Vase Faces
- Activity – Upside Down Drawing
- Activity – Signature Analysis
Activities & Resources:
- Activity – Expressive Line Sketchbook Concepts
- Activity – Expressive Line Image Analysis
- Studio – Expressive Line Challenges
Reflection & Assessment:
- Expressive Line Reflection
- Expressive Line Assessment Rubric
Document & Publish:
- Expressive Line Album
Topic 3: Contour & Modeling Lines
Activities & Resources:
- Activity – Blind Contour
- Activity – Modified Contour
- Studio – Contour Line Challenges
- Studio – Modeling Line Challenges
Reflection & Assessment:
- Contour & Modeling Line Reflection
- Contour & Modeling Line Assessment Rubric
Document & Publish:
- Contour & Modeling Line Album
Topic 4: Motion & Implied Lines
Activities & Resources:
- Studio – Path of vision Challenges
- Studio – Motion Line Challenges
- Studio – Implied Line Challenges
Reflection & Assessment:
- Motion & Implied Line Reflection
- Motion & Implied Line Assessment Rubric
- Line Taxonomy Questions
- Line Test
Document & Publish:
- Motion & Implied Line Album