Create drawing on 12 x 18 paper using graphite (pencil)

Overlapping shapes – use at least 3 Choice one Overlapping shapes – use at least 3

Apply an 8 tone value scale DO’S Put a border (1 inch or less) on your paper Draw a value scale (small) in the bottom border Overlap or repeat shapes Use an 8 tone value scale- all 8 tones- to create a dynamic composition Incorporate all parts f the picture plane Use contrast. Movement, balance Don’ts Leave off a border Leave off a value scale Use less than 8 values Create a static composition Ignore the background/empty space Limit contrast

Drawing forms – use at least 3 Choice Two Drawing forms – use at least 3

Apply an 8 tone value scale DO’S Put a border (1 inch or less) on your paper Draw a value scale (small) in the bottom border Model forms according to light source Use an 8 tone value scale- all 8 tones- to create a dynamic composition Incorporate all parts of the picture plane Use contrast. Movement, balance Apply a consistent light source Cylinder, cone, sphere Don’ts Leave off a border Leave off a value scale Use less than 8 values Create a static composition Ignore the background/empty space Limit contrast Us einconsisten lighting Create flat shapes instead of forms

Choice 3 : Value still life

Apply an 8 tone value scale DO’S Put a border (1 inch or less) on your paper Draw a value scale (small) in the bottom border Use an 8 tone value scale- all 8 tones- to create a dynamic composition Incorporate all parts of the picture plane Use contrast. Movement, balance Apply a consistent light source Draw objects in the classroom from life Don’ts Leave off a border Leave off a value scale Use less than 8 values Create a static composition Ignore the background/empty space Limit contrast Use inconsistent lighting Create flat shapes instead of forms

Choice 4: Integrating value scale in an original composition

Include the value scale in your drawing (8-10) DO’S Be original Incorporate the background Apply graphite consistently and neatly Consider all of the aspects of the drawing such as balance, movement, contrast Use creative shapes and imagery Do Not’s Copy another person’s idea Use a rote set of shapes Leave the background unaddressed Create a static composition Use marker, paint, or charcoal

Suggestion: Use still life objects as components of your drawing. Keep in mind that if you plan to use your phone for reference, you may do so by drawing at home or using the last 10 minutes of class. Suggestion: Use still life objects as components of your drawing.