Art Foundations Lessons and Resources
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Unit 01 – Observational Drawing & Contour Lines
Learn the basics of drawing from observation.
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Unit 02 – Shading Basics
Learn the basics of shading.
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Unit 03 – Abstract Value Project
Use shading to create the illusion of layers and depth.
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Unit 04 – Pen Ribbons Project
Use what you know about rendering and apply it to pen drawings
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Unit 05 – Inverted Rendering
Use what you know about rendering with graphite on white paper to draw with white pencil on black paper
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Unit 06 – Colored Pencils
Combine color theory with rendering to create drawings with colored pencils
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Unit 07 – Illusion of Space 01 – Constructive Drawing & Isometric Projection
Progress from observational drawing to constructive drawing and learn how to draw objects out of basic forms
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Unit 08 – Illusion of Space 02 – 1 Point Perspective
You will learn how to use 1 point perspective to create the illusion of space and form
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Unit 09 – Illusion of Space 03 -2 Point Perspective
You will learn how to use 2 point perspective to create the illusion of space and form
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Unit 10 – Organic Perspective
You will learn how to draw objects that appear to be 3-dimensional and approaching the viewer with no obvious horizon line or vanishing point
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Unit 11 – Illusion of Space 04 – Landscapes and Composition
You will use the 6 ways of creating the illusion of space and learn the basics of composition
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Unit 12 – Illusion of Space 5 – Layouts, Storyboards, and Thumbnails
Take what you’ve practiced before and learn how to design with Thumbnail Sketches
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Unit 13 – 3D Forms
Begin learning to construct 3D forms with basic shapes and textures
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Unit 14 – Organic Drawing
Continue learning about constructive drawing by illustrating plants and other organic forms
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Unit 15 – Bugs
Continue learning about constructive drawing by illustrating bugs out of simple 3D forms
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Unit 16 – Animals
Continue learning about constructive drawing by illustrating animals out of simple 3D forms
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Unit 17 – Charcoal
Use what you know about rendering and learn how to draw with and control charcoal
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Unit 18 – Pen and Ink 101
Learn how to use pens/dip pens with a variety of shading techniques
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Unit 19 – Kumihimo Braids
Learn how to create a loom and embroidery thread to create a kumihimo braid
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Unit 20 – Sewing
Create a froggie or turtle beanbag creature out of felt and stuffing
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Unit 21 – Acrylic Painting – Aerial Perspective
Use what you know about creating the illusion of space and apply it to a simple acrylic landscape painting
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Unit 22 – Acrylic Painting – Monochromatic Grid Painting Project
Transfer a photo onto your canvas using the grid technique and then paint your canvas with 4 to 5 pigments consisting of black, white, and your chosen color
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Unit 23 – Watercolor/Color Theory
Learn about color theory and the basics of watercolor painting
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Unit 24 – Galaxy Watercolor Project
Use what you have learned about pen and ink drawing and watercolor painting to create a galaxy watercolor painting with a central figure of your choosing
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Ms. Hirsch - Fine Arts/CTE - Manvel High School 