Pixel Art Characters

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will be introduced to pixel art and analyze its visual qualities and meaning. Students will draw an original character in a digital drawing application using pixels. Students will apply a selected color scheme to characters and present final characters to peers.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

Digital Color Media Arts

Collections

Innovating with Digital Color

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn how to create pixel art.

Students will examine artworks that use pixels and discuss the characteristics and meaning in artworks.

Students will understand the basics of using a digital drawing application.

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Teaching Strategies

Demonstrate how to create pixel art.
Discuss artwork that uses pixels, its characteristics, and meanings.
Discuss how to use a selected color palette to create an eye-catching piece.
Demonstrate basic functions of the digital drawing application.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art- making or designing.

VA:Cr2.1.8a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

45 minutes

Demonstration Time

45 minutes

Student Studio Time

4 hours and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Digital device (tablet or computer)
Digital drawing application
Digital camera (device or phone)
Sketchbook
Pencil
Eraser

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate willingness to experiment, innovate, and take risks to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings that emerge in the process of art- making or designing.

VA:Cr2.1.8a

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