Value Drawing Unit

Unit Plan

In Class Practice

Objectives:

I can create a gradual gradation on a 10 step value scale
I can draw using different value techniques
I can model forms with value
I can use the gird method
I can shade facial features

Grades of Drawing Pencils:

Value Notes

Directions:

In your sketchbook, copy these notes down to familiarize yourself with how to create a gradation with different values and the different shading techniques.

Value NOtes.wmv

10 Step Value Scale - 20 points

Assignment:

Gradually draw 10 differents steps of value using the following techniques. Try to keep as gradual of change between each step as possible.

-hatching

-cross-hatching

-scribbling

-shading

-stippling

Value scale .pdf

10 Step Value Scale Video.mp4

5 Sphere Drawing- 15 points

Assignment:

Use the 5 techniques learned above to render the form of 5 different spheres.

1. Match the value gradation seen on the form of a sphere.

2. Draw in the direction of the form. Make sure your mark making is following the curve of the sphere.

ShadingSpheres.wmv

Facial Feature Practice- 10 points

Directions:

Draw your eye from observation.

Draw shapes lightly first.

Look CLOSELY at your eye- draw what you see.

There are a minimum of 8 shapes in the eye

Use ebony pencil or a dark pencil to create value - lights & darks

Build up slowly and lightly

Make sure to use all 10 values

Now practice with another facial feature!

Grid Drawing Practice- 10 points

Directions:

Measure and draw a 1inx1in grid in your sketchbook.
Go one box at a time and carefully draw each part of the giraffe into its corresponding box on the blank grid.

Grid Drawing Practice Demo.mp4

Final Assessment: Value Self Portrait

Objectives:

I can develop a concept based on contrast and opposites.
I can create an even 1”X1” grid with my ruler
I can use one of the value techniques I learned consistently throughout my drawing
I can break my drawing down into smaller squares and shapes of value to help me piece together the larger picture
I can match the values seen in a photograph to the values drawn in my drawing

Theme: Opposites Attract

CONTRAST = OPPOSITES

Arinze Stanley - Portraits with emotion and meaning

Opposites Attract Brainstorming Assignment- 10 Points

Choose one partner and decide on two opposite expressions that you will depict through facial expressions and gestures for their final self portrait.

Each student will work on their own drawing, but will come together at the end.

If you want to work alone, then choose two opposite/unlike things to create a contrasting value drawing

Opposites Attract & Contrast- Unit 2 Value Brainstorm

Step 1: Complete the brainstorming handout

Step 2: Work with your partner to take each other's portraits

Some things to think about when taking your photos…

What expression/gesture/style will you be showing? What about your partner?

How will your artworks come together?

Looking towards or away from each other?

Side by side or above and below?

What prop or symbols will you use that could evoke your expression/mood?

How will you use lighting?

Student Examples:

Process

Step 1: Taking Reference Photo and Editing It- 10 points

Assignment:

1.Take a self portrait from the shoulders up.

No filters.
Edit photo to be black and white.
Heighten contrast if necessary.

Portrait reference photo selection and edit .mp4

Step 2: Creating a Grid on your Reference Photo - 10 points

Assignment:

1. Draw a 1" X 1" grid over your reference photo either manually or digitally. Your grid should be roughly 8 x 10 inches or larger.

2. Label the grid with letters and numbers.

Video directions for creating a grid digitally:

Video directions for Drawing Grid Manually

Drawing a Grid Over Reference Photo Using a Ruler and Pencil.mp4

Step 3: Drawing grid on drawing paper & labeling

Lightly draw your grid onto your drawing paper.
Label with letters and numbers.

Drawing Grid on Drawing Paper.mp4

Step 4: Drawing contour lines of your portrait using the grid method.

How To Draw Contour Lines Using The Grid Method.mp4

1. Create a contour line drawing of your self-portrait LIGHTLY on your drawing paper.

2. Most contour lines you will not see later so only draw the lines that you need to know your place in the drawing

Step 5: Shading in Values

Assignment:

1. Use the grid method to draw the values of your photo. Go square by square or start with the darkest values first.

2. Remember! Shade in the direction of the form. Try to follow the curves of your face.

3. Build up values slowly to help blend your shading.

Video Directions:

How to Shade Your Self Portrait.mp4

Step 6: Framing Your Finished Piece

Directions:

Trim your portrait
Align into frame
Tack with tape
Flip, and tape back side
Carefully peel of tape on front side
Tape on name tag and write name

Video directions:

FramingPortrait.MOV

Grading

Rubric

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