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Pre-Instructional Drawings
PRE-INSTRUCTIONAL DRAWINGS are used in order to establish a base for students in their learning. At the end of the semester, students will revisit these drawings and gauge their level of learning in the class.
PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING 1: Still –Life
(time required: minimum 10 minutes)
Arrange at least 7 objects in front of you with different shapes and textures. Draw as best you can and fill the space on the paper. Look for textures and details. Keep looking at your objects when you draw.
On the back of the drawing, evaluate it based on how well you drew, not how you feel about the drawing. (0=doesn’t look like the real thing, 5= these objects look real and like a photograph). Then describe at least ONE part you like about the drawing or what worked for you and at least ONE description of what you could improve or what you would like to learn to help your drawing.
PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING 2: Self –Portrait
(time required: minimum 10 minutes)
Look in a mirror and draw yourself. Be sure to include all the features you see in your face including eyes, nose, lips, ears, hair, and any other details about you. Keep looking in the mirror and draw what you see.
On the back of the drawing, evaluate it based on how well you drew, not how you feel about the drawing. (0=doesn’t look like the real thing, 5= these objects look real and like a photograph). Then describe at least ONE part you like about the drawing or what worked for you and at least ONE description of what you could improve or what you would like to learn to help your drawing.
PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING 3: Art History Recognition
(time required: minimum 40 minutes)
Look through the picture packet and pick out 3 pieces of artwork that you recognize and may be familiar with the artist, time period, or art style. Redraw this image on the timeline and use color and art materials to simulate the techniques you see. If you know the artists name or any facts about the artwork, provide this information below your drawing. You will do THREE art history drawings in chronological order. If you have never seen any of the images before then pick the three images you like the most and place them in the order you feel they might have been done in art history. Write a QUESTION below this art that you may want answered. Every reproduction must include a writing of either knowledge you know about the work or knowledge you want to learn about the work.
Draw your own timeline on a piece of 8.5" x 11" paper or download ours: Timeline (pdf, 249.01KB)
PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING 1: Still –Life
(time required: minimum 10 minutes)
Arrange at least 7 objects in front of you with different shapes and textures. Draw as best you can and fill the space on the paper. Look for textures and details. Keep looking at your objects when you draw.
On the back of the drawing, evaluate it based on how well you drew, not how you feel about the drawing. (0=doesn’t look like the real thing, 5= these objects look real and like a photograph). Then describe at least ONE part you like about the drawing or what worked for you and at least ONE description of what you could improve or what you would like to learn to help your drawing.
PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING 2: Self –Portrait
(time required: minimum 10 minutes)
Look in a mirror and draw yourself. Be sure to include all the features you see in your face including eyes, nose, lips, ears, hair, and any other details about you. Keep looking in the mirror and draw what you see.
On the back of the drawing, evaluate it based on how well you drew, not how you feel about the drawing. (0=doesn’t look like the real thing, 5= these objects look real and like a photograph). Then describe at least ONE part you like about the drawing or what worked for you and at least ONE description of what you could improve or what you would like to learn to help your drawing.
PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING 3: Art History Recognition
(time required: minimum 40 minutes)
Look through the picture packet and pick out 3 pieces of artwork that you recognize and may be familiar with the artist, time period, or art style. Redraw this image on the timeline and use color and art materials to simulate the techniques you see. If you know the artists name or any facts about the artwork, provide this information below your drawing. You will do THREE art history drawings in chronological order. If you have never seen any of the images before then pick the three images you like the most and place them in the order you feel they might have been done in art history. Write a QUESTION below this art that you may want answered. Every reproduction must include a writing of either knowledge you know about the work or knowledge you want to learn about the work.
Draw your own timeline on a piece of 8.5" x 11" paper or download ours: Timeline (pdf, 249.01KB)