UNIT PLAN

Course: Painting

Drawing Review

Medium: Graphite
Duration: 5 days

Kansas State Standard VA:Cr2.1.II

Materials

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.

Sketchbooks
12x18 Drawing Paper
HB Pencils
15 Ruler
Colored Pencils

Objectives
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Students will review how to use one- and two-point linear perspective to
create the illusion of depth on a 2D surface by creating three-dimensional
forms of various shapes.

Students will review contour line drawing by identifying the edges,

changes in plane, highlights, and shadows of a still life.

Students will review basic shape drawing by identifying the base shapes in
a complex objects to create a still life.

Art Production
Day 1 45minutes
Guided Practice: 1 Point Perspective - In Sketchbook
Draw a high horizon line & one vanishing point to the left side.
Draw a square below the horizon. Draw a circle below the horizon.
Using 1 Point Perspective turn the square into a cube & the circle into
a cylinder. Darken the shape, leaving the convergence lines visible.
Guided Practice: 2 Point Perspective - In Sketchbook
Using the same horizon line from 1 Point Perspective. Add another
vanishing point on the right side.
Draw three cubes using 2 Point Perspective. Leave one a cube.
For the other two create two cylinders in 2 Point Perspective, one
standing upright and one on its side.
Day 2 45minutes
Demonstrate: Contour Mini Still Life
Independent Practice: In Sketchbook
Using contour lines draw the fabric and fruit on your table.
Dont forget to mark any areas of highlight and shadow.
Vary your line weight to create depth (dark lines in dips and shadow,
light lines on raised areas and highlights )
Create clean contour lines, no sketchy, dashed lines
Day 3 45minutes
Demonstrate: Basic Shapes Mini Still Life
Independent Practice: In Sketchbook
Using basic shapes block out the still life objects using a blue pencil
Add more defining features to the objects using a brown pencil.
Finish your drawing by tightening it up with a black pencil.

Drawing Review

Elements of Art
Line, Form, Space

Principles of Design
Balance, Proportion

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.
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.
Contour & Line Weight- Contour
drawings use no shading, but lighter and
darker tonal areas can be "suggested" by
varying line width and pressure. Darker,
thicker lines can be used in shadow areas,
and lighter, thinner lines in lighter areas.

All lines will be visible in the end.

-Pay close attention to sighting and measuring your objects, use
reference lines to indicate height and width.
Day 3 45minutes
Guided Practice: Thumbnails In Sketchbook
Create at least three thumbnail sketches to aid you in determining the
composition. Use basic shapes, contour lines, or a combination to
block out the objects. Your drawing must touch at least three sides of
your canvas. You must try one portrait and one landscape.
Independent Practice: Complex Still Life
Using your thumbnail as reference, begin to draw your complex still
life on the canvas using chalk pastel.
Be sure to indicate areas of shadow (form and cast) & highlights

Art History/Resources
1 Point Perspective Demo Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjhk
xFDvD78&list=PLW-5Pa-fZc9w5a6dTCKmgZSq9FM1vOV&index=9

2 Point Perspective Demo Videos:

CUBES:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXl
psRQDTcI
CYLINDERS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED
ejHLAKhYU

Day 4 45minutes
Independent Practice:
Continue drawing and refining your complex still life on canvas.
Verbal Critique:
10minutes: We will critique the in progress drawing to provide
suggestions for how to finish your drawing next class.

DRAWING BASICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD
2v0Dwg2og

Day 5 45minutes
Independent Practice:
Finish drawing and refining your complex still life on canvas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqi
7S74ouqw

Aesthetic Questions

Modifications/Notes

-Do you find that some methods of drawing work in one part but not another?
-In what instance would contour drawing be preferable to basic shapes?

Provide detailed videos via NortheastArt

Website for reference.

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?

Evaluation Criteria
CONTENT

CREATIVITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Student
demonstrates
understanding of 1& 2-point perspective
concepts, contour
lines, & basic shapes.

Student
experimented with
various methods of
drawing in their final
canvas drawing.

Student created clear

and descriptive lines
in each drawing.

Student included all

required objects and
concepts outlined in
each assignment.
1

Student created a
distinct and
interesting shapes
and objects using the
various methods and
composition.
1

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.

TOTAL: __ / 20 pts.
COMMENTS:

Drawing Review