UNIT 2: Line Lesson 2: Contour Line

Artist statement & collage Do Now October 9, 2015 Warm-up: Write the art definition for the word “Line.” (reference your notes) What do you think a contour line is? Using one rule of composition, draw a picture of your hand. (remember to keep it school appropriate! And DO NOT TRACE!!) Finish the Upside Down drawing if you haven’t already. Page 34 Objective: (Copy onto your paper) SWBAT apply knowledge of Contour line by drawing their hand 2 times from observation. Office Hours Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00 PAST DUE: Artist statement & collage

Art Room Rules… Electronics put away!** Be RESPECTFUL!!! No Food during class!** **If you choose to consume food during class, you will be assigned detention to be served immediately following class, in which you will be washing the tables. Yes, this might make you tardy to your next class, but it will not be excused. Drink only drinks with lids that screw on! Electronics put away!** **If you do not keep electronics put away during class, your class will loose the privilege of using them during studio time! Bags off your desk and out of the aisles!

If not finished this week, it will go down another letter grade. Announcements: If you did not finish your collage, you MUST come to office hours to finish! If not finished this week, it will go down another letter grade. Agenda: Contour line notes Contour line practice Exit Slip Finish Abstract Line Drawing Office Hours Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:00

Table of Contents Date Assignment Pg # 10/2 Do Now 28 10/5 Do Now 29 10/5 Intro to Drawing 30 10/7 Do Now 31 10/7 U2 L1 Types of Lines 32 10/7 U2 L1 Abstract Line Drawing 33 10/9 Do Now 34 10/9 U2 L2 Contour Line Notes 35 S: set up table of contents T: circulate

Lesson 2: Contour Line Individual C—Level 0 H—Raise a Hand A—Follow instructions M—In Seat P—Head up, Pencil Moving

Outlines Definition: Surrounds the outside edges of a shape. What does it Look Like? Images look FLAT. EXAMPLES: Shadows, silhouettes

Contour Lines: Describes inside AND outside edges of an object, it is one continuous line. What does it Look Like? Drawn without lifting your pencil Drawing has details found in the object. Details = unique shapes, bumps, folds, cracks and wrinkles

Blind Contour Drawing: drawing an object without looking at the PAPER Blind Contour Drawing: drawing an object without looking at the PAPER. Used for close observation of an object. What does it Look Like? Drawn without lifting your pencil Looks somewhat like the object Has unique details of the object The point is.. To closely observe the object so you can draw it better! NOT to look realistic or “perfect”

Think-Pair-Share What is the difference between an outline and contour line? What makes blind contour drawing “blind?” Why do artists use blind contour drawing?

Blind Contour Practice (7 min CHAMPs: Individual) Blind Contour Drawing Observe and watch the demonstration by the teacher. In the box below, draw your hand WITHOUT looking at your paper Observe at ALL the little details of your hand, drawing all wrinkles, cracks, bumps and folds. The point is.. To closely observe the object so you can draw it better! NOT to look realistic or “perfect”

Exit Slip (30 points) Studio Time C—Level 2 H—Raise a Hand A—Follow instructions M—In Seat P—Head up, working on poster, active participation In each box below, draw 2 different hand positions Include ALL the little details of your hand, drawing all wrinkles, folds, finger nails, knuckles, rings, etc. TRACING YOUR HAND = ZERO POINTS Answer the 2 questions on the back. Written Responses What is the difference between ‘contour line’ and an ‘outline?’ What is the reason for using ‘blind contour’ drawing?

Divide your paper into 5 sections Studio Time C—Level 2 H—Raise a Hand A—Follow instructions M—In Seat P—Head up, working on poster, active participation Criteria: Divide your paper into 5 sections Use the 5 types of lines to fill each section, creating an interesting design Fill 90% of the paper (NO empty spaces) Lines should create an abstract picture (Do not draw objects you can touch--faces, stick figures, clouds, animals, etc.) Use black fine tip marker to trace over lines