7 sessions; 45 minutes per session

Students will be able to create a grid using a ruler.
Students will be able to break down drawing into sections.
Students will be able to mix colors and know the various color schemes.

Character print
Rulers and Yardsticks
Large Butcher Paper
Pencils
Acrylic Paints
Brushes

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Demonstrate how to create a grid by converting a 1 inch by 1 inch to a larger 5X5 (or larger depending on size and proportion of character chosen)
Discuss color schemes. Students may use original colors of character or use a particular color scheme.
1. Print out Character
2. Create 1X1 grid on print out
3. Create larger grid on butcher paper
4. Draw out character using the grid.
5. Erase grid inside the character--leaving character only
6. Paint character

Students are assessed on ability to create grid, drawing character as close as possible and paint design and neatness.

We talk about animation. We discuss cartooning. Students study Walt Disney and watch a short bio on his characters and visions.

You can go check out examples on my blog:
http://clawsonsawesomeclass.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/color-and-cartooning/

This is just one project we use while studying cartooning. The grid helps the students understand the anatomy of characters as well as giving them another tool in drawing. Some students use the grid system on later assignments to help them draw correctly.

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[5-8] Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas

[9-12 Proficient] Students conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques, and processes they use

[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas

[5-8] Students employ organizational structures and analyze what makes them effective or not effective in the communication of ideas

[9-12 Advanced] Students create multiple solutions to specific visual arts problems that demonstrate competence in producing effective relationships between structural choices and artistic functions

[K-4] Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art

[5-8] Students compare multiple purposes for creating works of art

[9-12 Proficient] Students identify intentions of those creating artworks, explore the implications of various purposes, and justify their analyses of purposes in particular works

Color/Value, Line, Proportion/Size, Shape

Acrylic, Animation, Drawing, Painting, Pencil

Math