Unit 2: Drawing

Unit OutlinePart A:In this Unit, you will be introduced to one and two point perspective drawing.You will:-Draw simple box shapes in perspective from various angles-Draw more complicated shapes, which fit into ‘crates,’ such as furniture-Draw and apply your knowledge to objects in a 3D space (i.e. in a room or landscape)

Part B:You will be introduced to Surrealism, which is an Art Movement. Paintings by René Magritte, a famous Surrealist artist, will be introduced and discussed (as well as others depending on time).You will:-Brainstorm possible Surrealist ideas for your artwork, composite and plan your picture-Draw your own Surrealist artwork using perspective-Add colour to your picture using tones

PerspectiveHorizonSurrealismRealism

IllusionVanishing pointEye level

OverlappingCrates3D

Key Vocabulary:

Drawing: Introduction to 1 Point Perspective (task 1)

What does perspective mean?

Task 1: 1. Create a horizon line, then create a point on the horizon line

(vanishing point).2. Practice by drawing simple box shapes with low and high

angles. (use a ruler)3. If you finish early practice adding in value.

Student work

Task 2: Try drawing a room in 1 Point perspective. First draw the back wall, then set a vanishing point slightly off centre to make it look more interesting.Try adding in a chair, shelf or a bookcase, bed, window or rug to begin with.

Don't get to complicated. Keep in mind what you learned from the first task.

Drawing: Introduction to 1 Point Perspective (task 2)

Be creative don't just try what is here :o)