1. SWBAT create a range of values in colored pencil with pressure.
2. SWBAT create a range of values in colored pencil by color mixing.
3. SWBAT create a range of values in colored pencil by layering.
4. SWBAT create a range of values in colored pencil by manipulating the negative space between lines.
5. SWBAT create an image in the style of contemporary artist Susan Cofer.
6. SWBAT understand the difference between abstract and realistic art and how an artist's style can be visible in either.
7. SWBAT evaluate compositions and choose the strongest composition from a group.
8. SWBAT participate in a critique and discuss their and others' artwork.
First class period:
1. Students will participate in a class discussion about ways to create value with colored pencils, while using colored pencils and scrap paper to demonstrate / try what is being discussed. Value can be created by pressing down harder, layering, adding other colors, or leaving space to let more of the white paper show. (15 minutes)
2. Students will view the work of contemporary artist Susan Cofer (http://www.susanseydelcofer.com/), focusing on her colored pencil drawings. Students will discuss how they think the artist creates her work and how she creates different values in her work. (24 minutes)
3. Students will view the video Susan Cofer: Draw Near available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAM7wgw951s (6 minutes)
4. Discuss how value is used to create the illusion of form. Problem: how to create this illusion using the parallel line drawing format that Susan Cofer uses. Students will experiment with creating different values using parallel lines. Value should be demonstrated by (1) the distance between the lines, (2) layering multiple lines of the same color, (3) adding a different color to change the value, and (4) varying pressure. Note that # 4 is the only one that will be unacceptable in the artwork that the students will produce. (20 minutes)
5. Students will design three possible compositions in their sketchbook. (20 minutes / homework)
6. Students will clean up and put away materials (5 minutes)
Second class:
1. Students will discuss their sketches with the teacher who will then question them to see if they can choose the best composition - discuss balance and interest. (15 minutes)
2. Students will choose a color palette. (5 minutes)
3. Students will lightly sketch their composition and use the colored pencils to begin adding the lightest values. As they work, they will gradually add darker values using methods 1-4 learned from the first class. Students are encouraged to look at their work from across the room to evaluate their progress. (70 minutes)
Third class
1. Students display their work for each other to see. Comments are encouraged. A discussion of what looks good and what can be improved follows, keeping in mind that these are works in progress. (20 minutes).
2. Students continue to refine their work. As it gets closer to finished, the instructor can be more specific (nit-picky) about what the students can do to improve their artwork. (70 minutes)
Fourth class
1. Students who are not finished may work as the instructor discusses finished works one-on-one with students. (45-60 minutes)
2. Critique and evaluation follow - see Assessment. (30-45 minutes)
Students will participate in a group critique. As we look at each students' work, the class will rate them in the following categories on a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent).
1. Demonstrated use of the value techniques learned during the first class period.
2. Interesting but balanced composition, staying true to the initial sketch.
3. Use of a wide range of values.
4. Craftsmanship, tidiness.
5. Participation in discussions.
6. Overall look of the artwork.
Any 1s or 5s need to be justified by a written comment.
As the discussion happens, the instructor will grade based on the criteria above, as well.
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