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Introduction
Introduction
0:29
Essential Materials
Beginning Techniques with Charcoal
Qualities of Charcoal and How to Work With It
2:53
Beginning Projects
Beginning with a Grid Drawing
14:16
Moving on to Shading
11:59
Advanced Techniques with Charcoal
Intermediate Ideas in Charcoal
5:55
Moving From Charcoal to Other Media
6:04
Advanced Ideas in Charcoal
5:29
Drawing with Fire
7:12
Wrapping Up Projects
Critiques and Assessment
11:53
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:38
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Drawing Using Charcoal
3 PD Hours
1 Learn how to get started with various charcoal types and their qualities.
2 Explore how to add new effects and characteristics to the drawings your students create.
3 Immediately add depth and interest to your drawing curriculum.
Charcoal is a versatile and engaging medium that can sometimes be difficult to introduce to your students. In this Learning Pack, survey a variety of approaches for introducing charcoal types, qualities, and techniques. Gain specific ideas for lessons, critiques, and assessments all while exploring best practices and innovative ideas in charcoal drawing.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Luke Nielsen
High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Luke proudly teaches at his high school alma mater in Saint Ansgar, Iowa. His diverse background in visual arts, language arts, and sports science guide his character development and leadership courses as well as his junior high and high school visual arts curriculum.
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Choosing the Right Drawing Paper
Charcoal Supply Checklist
Drawing Techniques
Charcoal Vocabulary
Simple Drawing Methods
Grid Drawing Steps
Critique Guide for Students
General Visual Art Rubric
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Don’t Let Drawing Disappear from Your Curriculum!
A Simpler Way to Create a Drawing Grid
Make Your Most Boring Drawing Projects Fun Again
3 PD Hours
16 Videos
9 Resources
