Time-Warp Perspective

Lesson Plan

Description

This lesson encourages students to apply researched information to their art compositions. Students will research historical periods of interest and illustrate them visually in a one-point perspective graphite drawing.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

Graphite Space Line Social Studies

Collections

Sketching to Shading

Lesson Objectives

Students will be introduced to one-point perspective drawing.

Students will consider history and imagery that can be used to represent a specific time period.

Students will draw a one-point perspective composition that explores historical events.

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Teaching Strategies

Teach the meaning of one-point perspective.
Inform students their drawing will include both one-point perspective and historical imagery of their choice.
Allow time for discussion and research of historical periods of interest.
Teach students how to draw one-point perspective rooms to include a large window glimpsing into a historical period.

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National Standards

Create

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

VA:Cr2.3.7a

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

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

35 minutes

Student Studio Time

4 hours

Supplies and Materials

Class set of graphite pencils
Class set of erasers
Class set of rulers
11” x 17” white sheets of paper
Presentation board for instruction
References of historical imagery

National Standards

Create

Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.

VA:Cr2.3.7a

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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Steps

Research History, One-Point Perspective and Create Horizon

Research historical periods (at least 100 years old) that include features of personal interest. Examine one-point perspective. Discuss the use of one-point perspective and historical imagery within the chosen artwork. Draw a horizon line across your paper.

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