Design I Class Name: __________________________ Hour: ________

Soft Due Date: _____________

Hard Due Date: ____________

Project 2: Observational Magnified Drawing

Theme: Treasures
What object has meaning to you?
For this project, bring an object from home that has meaning to you. You will create an 3 observational
drawings of this object. The first drawing will be small value study drawing. The second is a small color study
drawing. Then, in the last drawing you will be asked to make some artistic decisions, such as choice of color
scheme, medium, and composition.Your final drawing should showcase:
Observational Drawing Techniques
Use of Viewfinder
Accurate Proportions
Range of Value from a Light Source
A Color Scheme (Complementary, Analogous, or Triadic)
Interesting Composition
Zoomed-in View
Unique Perspective

Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Choose Your Subject
Bring an object from home to create your artwork. Note that you may also choose to use objects I have from
the classroom. However, you are much more likely to enjoy the project if you focus on a subject matter that is
meaningful to you. :)
Step 2: Plan Your Artwork
To successfully plan your artwork, fill out Project Proposal Worksheet PART A. You are the artist, and it is
important to make the choices artists make everyday.
Step 3: Create a Small Value Study Drawing
Use a viewfinder to draw your favorite composition from your worksheet. Be sure to build up your artwork all at
once. In other words, dont focus on one little area at a time. Once you draw the composition from observation,
trace this drawing on your second and third piece of paper. Then, begin adding value using your knowledge of
shading to show a light source.
Step 4: Create a Small Complementary Color Drawing
First, draw the same composition as in Step 3 if you have not done so. Then, choose two complementary
colors, black, and white to practice shading by creating value scales for each color. After practicing, use your
knowledge of colored pencil techniques to add color and value to your drawing.
Step 5: Create a Your Final Work of Art
After experimenting with a range of new mediums, begin planning your third and final work of art. If you are
choosing a new composition or subject matter, use a viewfinder to crop your composition and lightly draw
what you see using the drawing techniques practiced earlier. Otherwise, trace as you had in the second
artwork. Then, begin adding your chosen medium. Additionally, remember when adding color pay attention to
your light source. Where are your lightest areas? Your darkest areas?
Step 6: Turn-In Your Project
Turn-in your project on the appropriate due date by submitting the link to your digital portfolio in the proper unit
folder on Schoology. You should have included a clear picture and artist statement in your slides.
 Design I Class Name: __________________________ Hour: ________
Soft Due Date: _____________
Hard Due Date: ____________

Student Teacher
Rubric In Progress Basic Proficient Accomplished Advanced
Evaluation Evaluation

Theme: Treasures /5 /5
In your final, did you create a piece of
artwork that is your own? Did you make 0-1 2 3 4 5
artistic choices (medium, color scheme,
and composition) that make sense with
the object you chose to draw?

Observational Drawing /5 /5
Did you draw from observation? Are
proportions and angles accurate? Did 0-1 2 3 4 5
you include a range of detail? Are
shadows placed correctly?

Value / 10 / 10
Is there a clear lightsource? Do you
have a wide range of value? Are the 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
transitions between light and dark clean
and well crafted?

Application of Color /5 /5
Theory
Did you successfully use a 0-1 2 3 4 5
complementary, analogous, or triadic
color scheme? Are the colors well
balanced?

Composition / 10 / 10
Did you create a composition that is
interesting? Did you zoom-in using a 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
viewfinder? Did you draw your object
from an interesting angle?

Material /5 /5
How well did you work with your
materials? Did you use proper artistic 0-1 2 3 4 5
techniques? Did you advocate for a
demo if needed?

Thoughtfulness /5 /5
Did you create your artwork to the best
of your ability? 0-1 2 3 4 5
Did you use your time wisely?
Was your artwork damaged due to
carelessness?

Reflection /5 /5
Did you include a thoughtful artist 0-1 2 3 4 5
statement?

Total Points Received / 50 / 50

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