Visual Narratives and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition
The Language of Line and Value
Students master shading and contour techniques to create three dimensional depth on a two dimensional surface.
Key Questions
- 1How does the weight of a line communicate the texture of an object?
- 2What choices did this artist make to guide the viewer's eye through the frame?
- 3How can value be used to create a sense of mystery or drama in a still life?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Creating VA.Cr2.1.8NCAS: Creating VA.Cr1.1.8
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Visual Narratives and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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