Rainforest Animals
Lesson Overview:
Rainforest animals is deeply rooted in observational drawing. Students are given choice in creating an artist rendition of the rainforest animal. Students begin by learning information about the worlds rainforests. We discuss differences and similarities between tropical and temperate rainforest and look at animals from each. Students compare art works from artists Oenone Hammersley and Nigel Hughes.
Planning and Ideation:
Student's begin their ideation by exploring a Google image search. Student's are able to identify and explain "good" and "bad" images. Good images are large, high resolution photographs that can be blown up to a large size without becoming pix-elated. "Bad" images are small and pix-elated if made larger for easier viewing. Once students have chosen and animal they begin planning their drawing with a 5 minute rough draft or plan. Students begin their final draft "Broad" and refine their work adding details and shading. Students outline their work with sharpie and color with colored pencil. Students discuss "Craftsmanship" and how it adds to the overall quality of their work.
Critical Reflection:
Students are required to take a photograph of their work and upload it to their personal digital portfolio. Student's type a short artists statement including things learned, things they like about their work, and one thing they would change or do differently if they did it again. This response is uploaded to their portfolio.
Planning and Ideation:
Student's begin their ideation by exploring a Google image search. Student's are able to identify and explain "good" and "bad" images. Good images are large, high resolution photographs that can be blown up to a large size without becoming pix-elated. "Bad" images are small and pix-elated if made larger for easier viewing. Once students have chosen and animal they begin planning their drawing with a 5 minute rough draft or plan. Students begin their final draft "Broad" and refine their work adding details and shading. Students outline their work with sharpie and color with colored pencil. Students discuss "Craftsmanship" and how it adds to the overall quality of their work.
Critical Reflection:
Students are required to take a photograph of their work and upload it to their personal digital portfolio. Student's type a short artists statement including things learned, things they like about their work, and one thing they would change or do differently if they did it again. This response is uploaded to their portfolio.
Key Concepts (Big Ideas)
Color
Line
Outline
Craftsmanship
Value
Observational drawing
Reflection
Color
Line
Outline
Craftsmanship
Value
Observational drawing
Reflection
Above are examples of students research and in progress work.