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Oil Pastel and Watercolor Bridge

Lesson Plan

Description

In this lesson, students will create a watercolor background for an oil pastel bridge drawing. Students will research different bridge designs or design their own.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

ArchitectureWatercolorOil PastelColor

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Lesson Objectives

Students will design a bridge structure based on real bridges or a unique design.

Students will consider colors for their artwork that convey a certain mood.

Students will create a watercolor background to compliment their bridge design.

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Teaching Strategies

  • Lead a discussion on bridge designs as students sketch options.
  • Facilitate a discussion on how color can convey different moods.
  • Demonstrate some loose watercolor techniques.
  • Demonstrate some oil pastels techniques.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

10 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours

Supplies and Materials

  • Pencils
  • Drawing paper
  • Pastel or watercolor paper
  • Watercolors - pan, liquid, or tube
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cups
  • Oil pastels

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Steps

Thumbnail Sketching

Explore images of various bridges throughout the world. Draw thumbnail sketches of different bridge designs. Base sketches on real bridges and personal ideas.

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Bridge Design Examples

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