
“Relax any tension in your body” and “Clear your mind of your worries” The teacher will introduce and guide the class through a meditation using the classic music CD and calming phrases such as :.The teacher will explain contour line drawing through the Contour Line Drawing Powerpoint.The teacher will build on this lesson in subsequent lessons by teaching students various techniques building from shape to form through value.Subject Matter: The central focus or main theme of a work of art.Shape: Element of art that defines a two dimensional space.Picture Plane: The surface of an artwork.The principles consist of balance, emphasis, unity/harmony, variety, movement, pattern, rhythm, and proportion. Principles of Design: Used to organize the elements of art.Medium: Material used to make art (Plural is media).Meditate: think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.Line: An element of art that refers to a continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point.Form: Element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses space.Drawing: Mark making using pencil, pen, brush, charcoal, crayon, pastel, or stylus.C ritique: A formal or informal system of evaluation featuring four steps to evaluate artworks: describe, analyze, interpret, and judge.Contour Line: A line that defines the edges and surface ridges of an object.


3.2.4 Critique personal sources of subject matter used in a work of art.2.1.3 Plan the use of the elements of art and the principles of design to solve a visual art.1.2.3 Analyze and use media and tools in a safe and responsible manner.1.1.1 Employ different types of media, techniques, and processes used to create various art forms.The Student will create four timed practice and two final contour drawings in pencil on drawing paper.UNIT/CHAPTER OBJECTIVE/GENERALIZATION/ BIG IDEA: Mentor Teacher: Jenna Fergus School: Briarcrest High School Grade and Topic: Art 1/ Art 2 Length of Lesson: 5 class periods Teacher Candidate: Mitzi Igleharte Date: 10-4-11
