art 1_1A_8/25

subject: line

Standards

Standard 1.0 Media, Techniques and Processes

Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes.

Standard 2.0 Structures and Functions Students will use knowledge of both structures and functions. Course Level Expectations (CLEs) The student will

2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Materials:

Paper

Pencils

Folders

Link to:

Patterns

http://hillwoodpics.blogspot.com/2011/08/patterns.html

Sketchbooks

http://hillwoodpics.blogspot.com/2010/12/sketchbook-ideas.html

Matisse

http://hillwoodpics.blogspot.com/2011/08/matisse.html

the assignment:

Create a drawing, emphasizing stylized lines, based on your first still life drawing. Use your first drawing as a reference. The lines should show variety and repetition. Pattern and motif should be displayed in the drawing.

First, sketch this out on a small piece of paper. Create a sketch for your major drawing. Base this on the first drawing, but use more "designed" line. Show motif and pattern.

Create a large version of this drawing with at least 7 different types of lines. Repeat lines and patterns. Two to three day assignment.

assignment objectives:

1. Create a drawing using a variety of lines.

2. Lines should show value. Some should be black and some should be dark to lighter grays.

3. Show pattern and motif.

4. Fill the entire space.

5. Have a center of interest.

vocabulary:

Line_the path made by a moving point. A continuous mark on a surface.

Pattern_a two-dimensional decorative visual repetition.

Motif_a unit that is repeated in visual rhythm (suggest movement through repetition). Units in a motif may or may not be an exact duplicate of the first unit.

your grade:

Based on the objectives above.

As homework or in class, collect, for use as a motif, from magazines:

5 animals

5 groups of buildings or cityscapes

5 atmospheric

5 landscape

5 figures