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Objectives:
Objectives:
I can create a zoomed in composition of a complex natural form.
I can draw using interior and exterior contour lines to add depth to my forms.
I can utilize cross contour lines to add dimension to my form.
I can draw smooth contour lines that vary in thickness.
I can draw using marker.
In Class Practice
In Class Practice
Day 1: Cross Contour Lines
Day 1: Cross Contour Lines
What are cross contour lines?
A cross contour drawing contains parallel lines that run across the surface of an object (or radiate from a central point), such as those that appear on a topographical map or a digital wireframe.
Cross contour lines can give the illusion of volume because of the direction that they move!
Compare cross contour to a pure contour drawing.
Assignment: Cross Contour Hands - 10 points
Assignment: Cross Contour Hands - 10 points
-Draw your hand multiple times to fill the page. Begin with the “pure” contour line.
-Add in cross contour lines that follow the form of the hands.
-When finished, find a more complex object from the still life wall to practice with.
CrossContourHand.wmv
Day 2: Finding interior contour lines and controlling line weight.
Day 2: Finding interior contour lines and controlling line weight.
Interior lines can show reflections
Interior lines can show textures.
Controlling line weight:
There are two basic guidelines for this technique:
1. Accentuate lines nearest to you (everything is more distinct when close up).
2. Accentuate only one side of an object and/or lines on the bottom (to represent shadow and weight).
Assignment: Still Life Interior/Exterior Lines - 10 Points
Assignment: Still Life Interior/Exterior Lines - 10 Points
Draw a grouping of still life object. Choose objects that are reflective or have texture.
Use interior and exterior contour lines
Use line weight.
Fill one full page in your sketchbook.
InteriorLInesLineWieght.wmvSummative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Complex Contours of Natural Objects
Complex Contours of Natural Objects
Requirements:
Create a zoomed in composition - fill the space of the page
Lines should have a variety of weight
Materials should include ink or sharpie
Subject should be a detailed natural object. Examples include but are not limited to: leaves, pine cone, fruit/vegetable (careful because it can rot), corn, flowers, wood.
Examples:
Student Examples:
Materials
Materials
Bristol board paper
Pencil bag - pencils, sharpies, eraser, sharpener
Ruler- as large as possible
Still life object(s)
Process
Process
1. Choose object
1. Choose object
Select an object that has lots of interior lines and details
Examples include but are not limited to: leaves, pinecone, fruit/vegetable (careful because it can rot), corn, flowers, wood. You can also choose to go the route of something very reflective or textured.
Bring in the object to draw from. If the object can rot, photograph it in class AFTER arranging your composition.
2. Creating Composition
2. Creating Composition
Assignment: Draw 3 thumbnail sketches in your sketchbook - 15 points
Fill the space of the frame
Object(s) should go off the frame of the page in multiple places
Consider best orientation of your paper
Consider direction and angle- can you create the illusion of depth?
3. Drawing a Boarder
3. Drawing a Boarder
Video directions:
Measuring a Boarder with a Ruler.mp4Measure out a boarder around the frame of your bristol board.
Boarder should be 1"-2" wide, up to you.
The boarder line will frame your drawing but DOES NOT need to be drawn in as a permanent line.
The boarder will act as a frame that your lines wont cross. It looks nice!
4. Sketch
4. Sketch
Use light sketching lines to layout GENERAL composition- do not focus on details with pencil.
Make marks that represent major landmarks on your object.
Draw as light as possible!!! You do not want to see this pencil later!
Video directions:
DrawingBoarderSketching.MOV4. Sharpie Exterior Contour Lines
4. Sharpie Exterior Contour Lines
Adding Sharpie- Complex Contour Line Drawing.mp4Clean up your lines with sharpie
Find the prominent exterior lines
5. Add Detail and Line Weight
5. Add Detail and Line Weight
Begin to find interior lines
Be conscious of how the texture and line work follows the cross contour of the form
Draw interior lines lightly
Thicken up prominent lines and add line variety
Grading
Grading
Practice:
Cross Contour Hands- 10 points
Still life Interior/Exterior Lines- 10 Points
Thumbnail Sketches- 15 points
Final:
Complex Natural Forms Drawing- 100 points
Reflection- 6 points
Critique- 10 points
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