Marine life study
•How can I draw a realistic drawing of a sea creature?
•How can I take a drawing and transform it to a three dimensional piece?
*Drawing techniques to achieve realism: use of line to represent an object (LINE)
*Scale representation (FORM: enlarging a small drawing to large three dimensional piece)
*Color pencil techniques (COLOR)
*Tempera paint: mixing from primary colors, use of black and white
*Three dimensional construction (stuffed paper creation):mirror image drawing to create both sides of creature
*Community sea life mural (focus on cooperative creation)
*Select a sea creature to study
*Examine and analyze the line and structure of sea life picture
*Determine the main lines in a drawing: what to include, what to leave out
*Transfer three dimensional sea creatures into a two dimensional drawing
*Demonstrate understanding re how 2-D representations change as they are represented three dimensionally
*Enlarge a drawing
*Create mirror image of initial drawing
*Create a color palette that matches creature's natural coloring
*Use techniques to make a 3-D creation
*Participate in creation of a cooperative mural:
-Demonstrate flexibility
-Share ideas and materials
*Transfer individual design using carbon
*Use appropriate glaze to match original drawing
*Create platters representing sea life
*Ability to see and draw realistically (ability to move away from symbolism to realism)
*Appropriate use of materials
*Understanding of scale
*Willingness to take on a challenge in choice of creature to draw
*Ability to mix tempera to create a color palette
Materials: tempera paints, prepared clay platters, glaze, colored pencils