rine Objectives: Sudeley a [Reape rmeet een Ea ee aaa sean Go care eee PROCEDURES: 1. Look at the work of microscopic photography for ideas for the composition: 2. Using these examples, make several contour studies of the magnifications, 3. Experiment with 12 different watercolor techniques on a small Bristol board. (see handout) Stretch the watercolor paper on the drawing boards. Transfer with graphite onto watercolor paper. Keep the lines light. Demonstrate the watercolor techniques, Wash, Wet on wet, and Lifting (gradation). Use paper towels to dry up the brush for the lifting technique. Practice a small area of the composition by transferring a small area on scrap board. | have them do this for a grade. 7. Start when ready using many layers of color to bring out the transparency of watercolor. Be sure to use the wet on wet technique. 8. Critique student work RESOURCE: ‘VIDEO ON WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES + HANDOUT oNHIOW To PRACTICE WATERCOLOR ‘TECHNIQUES + MAGNIFICENT MAGNIFICATION RUBRIC POWER POINT WITH ‘MICROSCOPIC PHOTO EXAMPESAssessment Rubric: Student Name: Class Per Assignment: Magnificent Magnifications Wet on Wet . watercolor Date Completed: Circle the number in pencil that best ‘shows how well you fee! that you a Needs Rato Teacher's completed that criterion for the Excellent Good Avera? improvement Yourself —_—Rating assignment. Criteria 1 — Contour drawing microscopic object - cropped to Ad aca ‘make more interesting and inspired by microscopic images (not a copy) 6 or less Criteria 2 - Color layering to show subtle value changes and 10 9-8 7 6 or less transparency Criteria 3 — Watercolor techniques: wash, wet in wet, dry brush and D lifting, salt application, alcohol applications 9-8 67 6 orless. Criteria 4— Effort: took time to develop idea & complete project? am (Didn't rush.) Good use of class time? 9-8 7 6 orless Criteria 5 — Craftsmanship — Neat, clean & complete? Skillful use of Gi Het) 6 or less the art tools & media? Total: 50 Your Total Teacher eran : Grade: ic (possible points) Student Comments: Teacher Comments: