Students will use the fundamentals of creating value and texture with shading materials and basic drawing techniques. They will explore elements of art value, texture, and space in a series of assignments that require students to focus on contour drawing, value shading, and drawing techniques to create maximum contrast in a drawing. Utilize inquiry methods of observation, research, and experimentation to explore unfamiliar subjects through art-making.

Apply fundamental shading techniques to create value, texture, and contrast in still-life drawings.

Develop observational skills through contour drawing and value shading exercises.

Experiment with different materials to explore how texture and space influence composition.

Utilize inquiry methods of observation, research, and experimentation to engage with unfamiliar subjects through art-making.

Demonstrate understanding of visual art vocabulary through a quiz assessing key terms related to value, texture, and space.

VA1.1- Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own. 

VA1.2- Describe the principles of design as used in works of art, focusing on dominance and subordination. 

VA1.3- Research and analyze the work of an artist and write about the artist’s distinctive style and its contribution to the meaning of the work.

VA1.4- Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design. 

VA2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.

VA2.3- Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery.

VA2.4- Review and refine observational drawing skills.

VA2.5- Create an expressive composition, focusing on dominance and subordination. 

VA3.4- Discuss the purposes of art in selected contemporary cultures. 

VA4.5- Employ the conventions of art criticism and speaking about works of art.

VA5.4- Demonstrate an understanding of the various skills of an artist, art critic, art historian, art collectie, art gallery owner, and

Visual Art 1 & 2 student examples