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Genna Berglund
Tools for Drawing
Enduring Idea: Artists use different materials to depict value.
Lesson Title: Tools for Drawing
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Five 45-minute classes

Overview:
Lesson Summary: Students will use a view finder they make themselves on four different parts
of a tool. They will draw what is in the window of the view finder; each drawing will be
completed using a different medium that will be used to demonstrate shading and value. The
pictures will be mounted in a way that represents their tool.

Artworks, artists and/or artifacts:

Jenny Armitage, Some Assembly Required, Silver and Brass Keys, Heart of the Bike, Rear
Derailleur; Georgia O’Keefe Abstraction White Rose, Light of Iris Jim Dine
Key Concepts:
 There are many ways to represent an object.
 Light source is important to consider when creating an image.
 Presentation of a work is important.

Essential Questions:
 What are some ways an object can be represented?
 Is light source an important thing to observe when creating an image?
 Is the presentation of artwork important?

Standards:
HS Proficient VA:Cr1.2.Ia Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using
contemporary practice of art or design.
HS Proficient VA.Cr2.1.Ia Engage in making a work of art or design without having a
preconceived plan.
HS Proficient VA Cn10.1.Ia Document the process of developing ideas from early stages to full
elaborated ideas
Interdisciplinary connections:
Math – measuring with a ruler; recognizing fractions of an inch

Objectives:
 Students will use a view finder to focus on sections of their tool.
 Students will show their knowledge of materials through their use of drawing what they
observe in the window of their view finder.
 Students will observe the light source, and use shading to show where it is coming
from.
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 Students will arrange their finished drawings on a board in an aesthetically pleasing way
that will properly represent their tool.

Assessment:
Formative Assessment: Mid critique will be had before the students transfer their rough draft
onto their final papers. The tools that were used will be on the table, the students will be paired
into small groups and their peers will need to guess which tool the others used and discuss
whether it is interesting or not.
Summative Assessment: Students will hand in their pointed drawings. It will be graded by a
rubric.

Instructional Procedures:
Day One:
Hook: Students will be introduced to the lesson and works by Jim Dine, Georgia O’Keefe and
Jenny Armitage. Their artworks showing just one part of an object being focused on will be
discussed and tools.
Development: Students will be shown how to make their own view finder. Written instructions
will be on the board for visual reminders. Following the creation of their view finders a short
demonstration will be given using a view finder and a tool. During this demo the use of different
materials will also be shown. Students will have the remainder of class to work on their
drawings.

Day Two-Four:
Studio work day, during this time students will be shown how to mount their drawings.

Day Five:
Students will turn in their mounted works.

Preparation:
Research:
Macro Artists
Vocabulary:
Macro
View finder
Contrast-o

Instructional Resources:
Power Point
Supplies:
Charcoal paper (5”x5”) two for each student
Bristol board (5”x5”) one for each student
Contrast-o paper (5”x5”) one for each student
Exacto knives and cutting boards
Black charcoal
Marker
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Chalk Pastels
Pencil
Eraser
Tool
View finder
Mounting Paper

Modifications:
Special Needs/Challenges:
Reminders will be written on the board to help keep students on task. Verbal reminders will be
given at the beginning and end of the class. Extra time (outside of class i.e. study hall/activity
period) will be given. Redirection during class. Power Point will be available on Google
Classroom for the students to reference at any time.