Visual Language and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition
The Power of Line and Value
Students investigate how different types of lines and shading techniques create form, depth, and emotional impact in two dimensional work.
Key Questions
- 1How can a simple line communicate a specific emotion or energy?
- 2What choices does an artist make when deciding where to place highlights and shadows?
- 3In what ways does value change our perception of a flat shape into a three dimensional form?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Creating VA.Cr1.1.6NCAS: Creating VA.Cr2.1.6
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Visual Language and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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