Art LP: 2nd Grade WK 5, 4th 6 weeks 2/4-2/14

2020
Title: Human Figure- Gesture Drawing

SE:
1A.- Identify elements of art including line, form, shape, and balance
2A.- Invent images that combine variety of lines, shapes and forms

EQ: Big Idea: Gesture Drawing

How does gesture drawing teach students to loosen up and draw fast?
In what ways can gesture drawing teach students proportion?
How does gesture drawing teach students to draw from observation?

Guided:
Show a powerpoint and video about gesture drawing. Explain why gesture drawing is a
good way to practice drawing the human figure. Lead students into discussion about
artwork shown in the powerpoint. Talk about what kinds of lines are used, and what the
artwork makes students feel is going on. Talk about human proportions and how to hold
a pencil when drawing big.

Technology:
Powerpoint
Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwNjZel2bec

Materials: Drawing pencils and paper

Assessment: following directions, participating in discussion, effort

Activity: Week 1: Learn different ways to hold the pencil correctly when drawing.
Practice together. Start gesture drawing. Each table will have one student switch off
being the model. The model will strike a pose for 5 minutes, students will draw as
quickly as they can, then we’ll switch models when the timer goes off.

Vocab: Gesture Drawing, Proportions