We have only had 3 weeks since the Christmas break and now it is the TET break. So we decided to do a 3 week crash course in PERSPECTIVE. Even though this is a 9-12 class many students have never tried perspective before, so I broke it down into 3 small introductory tasks and one final... Continue Reading →
Grade 8 Perspective Drawing
We ran out of time unfortunately so I told the students to outline their work and make it a good finished drawing. If we had more time we would have toned them with paint or mixed media. Overall I am really happy with their work. Especially since many of the students had never done perspective... Continue Reading →
2 Point Perspective Is Complete
I could not be happier with the results. I like how this unit allowed students to work to their different ability levels as perspective does not always come easy. It takes practise because it is a different way of thinking and seeing. Not to mention it takes patience! Well done Grade 8 you have impressed... Continue Reading →
Two Point Perspective is Nearly Complete
This is the first time I have opened up the task completely to student choice. As I mentioned before in a previous post the students could choose from 5 options: 1. Floating shapes 2. Floating shapes with a creature/animal/insect 3. A realistic city with all the details 4. A realistic city with floating shapes and... Continue Reading →
Grade 9/10 Two Point Perspective
The Grade 9/10 students have been introduced to one point and two point perspective. As this is not their major task I have only given them two classes to create these pieces. It was meant to be a quick but effective way for the students to learn about perspective. So that they can apply these... Continue Reading →