Family Values
Instructions
Instructions
You will be making an image of at least 5 shapes (shaded & drawn with care) arranged as a "family" (which you can interpret however you like). Imagine you are a shape. What shape would you be? What shape would your friends/family/people be?
You are drawing, the lighting as well as the positions of the shapes, should show something about the relationships between the people.
You will learn to draw the most commonly occurring 3-D shapes with cast and core shading
You will practice using the different pencils and blending techniques to make shapes look realistic
You will arrange the 5 shapes in a scene that fits your personalities (the 5 shapes can be family, friends, pets, plants, etc.)
You can make the shapes into real objects they just need to be shaded appropriately
You will explain in the comments who your shapes represent
At least one shape must be standing in front of another
One of the shapes must represent YOU
Criteria
Excellent (3 points)
Satisfactory (2 points)
Needs Improvement (1 point)
Shape Representation
3- All 5 shapes are clearly defined and creatively represent family, friends, or pets.
2- 4 shapes are represented; some creativity shown in representation.
1- Fewer than 4 shapes represented or lack of creativity.
Shading Techniques
3- Realistic shading using cast and core techniques; excellent blending with pencils.
2- Adequate shading; some blending techniques used but lacks realism.
1- Minimal or no shading; shapes appear flat and unblended.
Arrangement
3- Shapes are thoughtfully arranged; at least one shape stands in front of another.
2- Arrangement is clear but lacks thoughtfulness; one shape in front.
1- Shapes are poorly arranged; no shape in front of another.
Personal Representation
3- One shape clearly represents the artist; explanation in comments is insightful.
2- One shape represents the artist; explanation is present but lacks detail.
1- Shape does not represent the artist; no explanation provided.
Overall Presentation
3- Drawing is neat, well-executed, and visually appealing.
2- Drawing is satisfactory but lacks attention to detail.
1- Drawing is messy or poorly executed.