Shattered values

September 2014

This lesson focused on the art element of value (how light or dark an object is).

To prepare for this lesson, students practiced creating value scales on a worksheet.  We also talked briefly about cubism and looked at some of Picasso's artwork.

Steps for this project:

1. Students should make a simple line drawing of an object or symbol of their choice.

Keep the details to a minimum!

2.  Draw 10 wavy or straight lines through the drawing.

3.  In the resulting shapes students should create a separate value scale.  In other words, they should choose one side of the shape to make dark and gradually fade to light.

I gave them a choice to use charcoal or pencil.