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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.
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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.
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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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:Cr2.1.8aTime 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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Discuss Pixel Art
Discuss artwork using pixels, its characteristics, and meaning.
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Color Schemes
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Applied Color TheoryContemporary Street ArtDigital Mixed MediaHeroes and LeadersInnovating with Digital Color
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Pixels in Art
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