perspective tree houses
What are systems artists use to create the illusion of space on a 2D surface? This drawing assignment guides students to understand one and two-point perspective as they design their own tree houses based on a specific environment. After drawing, students practiced watercolor techniques and added color.
in class exercises
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Plan your Tree House
One point perspective
Two Point perspective
Begin Final Drawings
Add the tree & Leaves
Add Value
in progress
finished Work
Objectives/ Assessment
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standards VA7MC.1.a. Uses imagination and the elements and principles of design to shape meaningful works of art.
VA7MC.3.b. Compares and contrasts how factors of time and place influence the development of/meaning in works of art. VA7CU.1.d. Recognizes the varied reasons for making art throughout history, how history and culture have influenced art, and how art has shaped culture/history. VA7PR.1.d. Develops a variety of skills in drawing (e.g., observational, illusion of form, tonal rendering, perspective) to convey meaning and idea. VA7PR.1.e. Produces original two-dimensional artworks for intended purpose, using a variety of media. VA7PR.4 Keeps a visual/verbal sketchbook journal, consistently throughout the course, to collect, develop, and preserve ideas in order to produce works of art. VA7AR.4.a. Prepares own artwork to be exhibited in the classroom and in the school community. |