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Students at Frankfort-Schuyler Middle School will study how different media affect artworks, including line drawings, printmaking, and computer graphics. They will explore Van Gogh's techniques, engage in hands-on activities, and reflect on their artistic choices.
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A Line Or Two About Van Gogh Frankfort- Schuyler Middle School Art Department D. Shuster dshuster@frankfort-schuyler.org
Essential Question: “ How can the choice of media influence the outcome of a work of art?” • From the initial line drawings, students will develop a printing plate and an edition of prints. • Finally, students will create a line drawing using Photoshop Elements and explore the impact of technology on drawing and creating multiple images. • Students will compare and contrast the impact of methods used as the way they change the appearance of the same theme
Phase 1 - Modified ContourDrawing“How can the way an artist chooses to use line affect the outcome of the image?” • *Review linear qualities from last class. • Discuss Van Gogh via PowerPoint presentation. • Use interactive site http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/justforfun.asp(How Van Gogh Made His Mark) • Print out linear example.
Modified Contour Drawing • Review Van Gogh and his use of expressive lines. • Introduce Modified Contour Drawing, demonstrate methods. • Discuss concept of Variety. • Practice drawing multiple sizes and views. Use live sunflowers in season if possible. • Create final composition demonstrating variety.
Phase 2 - Printmaking“What are the differences between printmaking and drawing?” • Present video on basic printmaking (reduction prints) • Demonstrate transfer methods. • Demonstrate safe carving methods. • Create printing plate. • Demonstrate how to pull prints and create reduction plates. • Create a series of two color prints.
Phase 3 - Computer Graphics“By using a computer program, how can I alter my original drawing and change the impact to the viewer? In what ways have I altered the message or appearance of my original art work?” • Introduce students to Photoshop Elements. • Create tracing on acetate of original contour drawing. • Demonstrate how to “draw” with the mouse and use tools to fill in color areas. • Demonstrate how to save files. • Print final image.
Project Reflection“How have I achieved my drawing goals in this project?What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method used?” • Students select an example of each method to mount and hand in. • Students complete reflective statement. • Vocabulary quiz on processes and methods.