1. UNIT 2: Line
Lesson 2: Contour Line

2. 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

3. 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!

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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”

10. 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?

11. 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”

12. 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?

13. 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