Surrealism Unit
Assignment
Your assignment is to create a composition in the surrealistic style using colored pencils.
Objectives:
I can learn about surreal artists and their style
I can create an interesting surreal inspired composition.
I can render a form with value.
I can draw texture with value.
I can understand positive and negative space.
In Class Practice
Exquisite Corpse- 10 Points
Objectives:
Students will work together to create a surreal image
Directions:
Fold your paper into 3 sections. Write your name on the back and label each section on the back
Begin with the top section and create a "head" drawing - open for interpretation
Make sure the very bottom edge of your drawing crosses over the line so the next person knows where to draw
Pass the paper to the next person, DO NOT PEAK AT THE LAST DRAWING!
Next person draws the torso, and the following person draws the legs
Still Life Transformation Drawing- 10 points
Objectives:
Students will transform objects in a surrealistic way
Directions:
Choose an object from the still life wall or from your own possessions
Create a drawing in which you transform the object from what it is- into something else.
You may use materials of your choice
Planning and Design
Objectives:
Students will create a dynamic composition in the surrealistic style
Students will understand positive and negative space
Students will understand point of view
Directions:
Brainstorm - 2.5 points
3 thumbnail sketches - 2.5 points
Print multiple resource images for each part of your design. - 5 points
Final full page sketch - 10 points
Composition
What is Positive and Negative Space?
Your composition needs to have a balance of positive and negative space!
What is Point of View?
A point of view in drawing is simply what position an observer is in relation to the objects in a picture.
Logic of Light
L/S Pattern- When light strikes a 3-D object, it creates a light side, a shadow side, cast shadow, and reflected light.
How to begin laying out value in a composition; Mapping. Mapping value is where you sketch the value roughly to organize it in space. You can do this in a thumbnail or on your final but it should be refined more later.
Mapping requires you to break down areas of value into simple shapes.
Summative Assessment:
Final Surrealism Drawing
Final Assignment Requirements:
Create a surreal composition by combining unexpected images into one composition.
Composition should have a concept. Why did you choose these ideas together?
Your composition should have texture incorporated into the design.
Composition should have a balance of positive and negative space.
Composition should be in full value with a wide range of light to dark tones.
You need to consider a light source and space. Whether that be a background or a cast shadow.
Your drawing should be completed with colored pencils.
100 points
Examples
