UNIT PLAN

Course: Art 1

1-Point Perspective

Medium: Graphite/Colored Pencil

Duration: 9 days

Kansas State Standard VA:Cr2.2.II & VA:CR3.2.I

Materials

Performance Standard: Through experimentation, practice, and persistence,

demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Performance Standard: Engage in constructive critique with peers, then reflect
on, reengage, revise, and refine works of art and design in response to personal
artistic vision.
Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.

Sketchbooks
12x18 Drawing Paper
HB Pencils
15 Ruler
Colored Pencil

Objectives
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Students will learn how to use one point linear perspective to create the
illusion of depth on a 2D surface.

Students will learn to create cubes, cylinders, and openings in each using
one-point perspective and demonstrate these skills in designing their name.

Students will demonstrate the skills they developed to create a building

and room interior using one point perspective.

Art Production
Day 1 45minutes
Introduction: PPT
Demonstrate:
Create a horizon line and vanishing point.
Creating Cubes: Above, below, & on the horizon line.
Creating Cylinders: Above, below, & on the horizon line.
Guided Practice: In Sketchbook w/ Vocab
Create a horizon line and vanishing point.
Creating Cubes: Above, below, & on the horizon line.
Creating Cylinders: Above, below, & on the horizon line.
Day 2 45minutes
Demonstrate:
Creating open spaces/holes in objects
Stacking forms
Guided Practice:
Draw your initials in 1-Point Perspective (one above, below & on the
horizon line) Your letters can go as far back in space as you would like
but they must have an end. Leave all perspective lines visible; darken
lines that form the letters. (Sketchbook)

Elements of Art
Line, Form, Space

Principles of Design
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Vocabulary
Horizon Line The apparent intersection
of the earth and sky as seen by an
observer.
Vanishing Point The point in linear
perspective at which all imaginary lines of
perspective converge. The point at which
parallel lines receding from an observer
seem to converge. The point at which a
thing disappears or ceases to exist from
the vantage pint of the viewer.
Convergence Lines The lines that make
up the sides of an object in a perspective
drawing that relate directly back to the
vanishing point.
Parallel Lines Lines that are always
equal distance apart from each other.
They do NOT converge.

Day 3 & 4 90+45minutes

1-Point Perspective

Independent Practice:
Draw your first name above the horizon line and last name below the
horizon line. Your letters can go as far back in space as you would like
but they must have an end. Leave all perspective lines visible; darken
lines that form the letters. Add color using colored pencil
(12x18 Drawing Paper)

Day 5 & 6 45+45minutes

Demonstrate & Guided Practice:
Create a small building with pitched roof, add sidewalk, tree lines, etc.
Independent Practice:
Buildings- Create a building or house that displays understanding of
one point perspective. Your drawing must include the following:
-Vanishing Point not in center of paper
-A street and sidewalk
-A building with a door, window, & chimney
You can also include bricks, wood paneling, a porch, trees, street
signs, fire hydrants, etc. for added interest to your building.
Day 7, 8, & 9 90+45+45minutes
Demonstrate:
Creating a room interior in one point perspective.
Creating a bed & bookshelf
Adding softness to a object in perspective (ex. Couch or Bed).
Creating wood floors and tile floors
Independent Practice:
Create a drawing of the inside of a room using 1-Point Perspective.
Your drawing must include:
-Vanishing Point not in center of paper
-At least 3 pieces of furniture, a window, & a door.
-Wood Flooring or Bookshelf
-Something soft in perspective (couch, chair, bed, etc.)
Add color using colored pencil
Written Critique:
Answer these questions in a Google Doc, use complete sentences:
1. What part of your 1Point Perspective portfolio do you think was
most successful? Why?
2. What did you find most challenging in this portfolio? Why and
how did you overcome it
3. If you could change one thing about your final room drawing
what would it be and why?

Art History/Resources
Video With Step by Step Perspective:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjhk
xFDvD78&list=PLW-5Pa-fZc9w5a6dTCKmgZSq9FM1vOV&index=9
Looney Tunes: Wile E Coyote
DaVinci, The Last Supper
Raphael, School of Athens

Modifications/Notes
Provide PowerPoint presentation and
detailed videos via Google
Classroom/Website for reference.

Aesthetic Questions

What other techniques could we use to create the illusion of space?

Art Criticism/Analysis Questions

-Do your projects clearly demonstrate illusion of space on a 2D plane?

-What would you do differently in your pieces if you were to do it over?

1-Point Perspective

Evaluation Criteria
CONTENT

CREATIVITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Student
demonstrates
understanding of 1point perspective
concepts.

Student
experimented with
various shapes in one
point perspective.

Student created clear

and descriptive
convergence lines in
each drawing.

Student included all

required objects and
concept outlined in
each of the project
descriptions.

Student created a
room interior with
distinct and
interesting shapes
and objects.

Student used a ruler

to create strait lines
where appropriate
and softened/curved
lines to create plush
objects where
appropriate.

COMPLETION:
Student completed
each step of the
project within
designated class
periods.
Student completed
all assigned tasks for
this project including
written critique.

TOTAL: __ / 20 pts.
COMMENTS:

1-Point Perspective