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    • Art of the Week (Level 1)
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    • The Human Figure
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    • Quest of Strength(s)
    • Quest of Form
    • Quest of Decisions
    • Avyss Revelation
    • Art II Temptation
    • Quest of Identity
    • Art II Atonement
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    • Concept Development
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The Human Figure

Objective: Using a variety of media, the student will research, design and create studies and artworks which focus on proportion, value and skin tone of the human figure. 
Assessment: The student will partake in informal assessment, with one-on-one conversations with the teacher. At the conclusion of the project they will also partake in a formal and reflective critique in Schoology. 
Link to Sols
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Differentiation and Remediation can be obtained through teacher facilitated manipulation of media and/or time.

I. Figure Drawing

Research the Following Concepts:
The Figure
Figure Study
Charcoal
Gesture
Proportion
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Goals: The student will research and recreate realistic images of people in multiple postures. From these studies, the student will create a final drawing showing understanding of proportion, the human figure and charcoal.

Master Study Edgar Degas

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II. Painting with Charcoal Exercise

Painting an Eye with Charcoal
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Charcoal Tips

III. Skin Tone Chart

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IV. 3 Eyes Studies

Angelica Dass: The beauty of Human skin
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V. Self Portrait Grid Drawing

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Goals: The student will create a realistic self-portrait using the classical grid system. The student will render the final portrait in monochrome watercolor washes and layers. 
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​Research the following Concepts:
Self-Portrait
Color Family
Contrast
Point of view
​Scale
Lighting your Portrait
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  • Forum and Submission Page
  • Art I: Foundations
    • Art of the Week (Level 1)
    • Artistic Habits
    • Image Structure
    • The Human Figure
    • Optical Illusions
  • Art II: The Artist's Journey
    • AOW Level II 6 Questions
    • Art II Status Quo
    • Art II Call to Adventure
    • Quest of Strength(s)
    • Quest of Form
    • Quest of Decisions
    • Avyss Revelation
    • Art II Temptation
    • Quest of Identity
    • Art II Atonement
  • Art III: Identity
    • Artist Research (Level 3)
    • Technical Series
    • Art Synectics
    • Process vs. Product
    • Concept Development
  • Art IV: Portfolio
    • Art HIstory (Level 4/ AP)
    • Breadth
    • Concentration
    • Process
  • AP Studio Art: 2 D Portfolio
    • Art IV/ AP Art Research
    • Breadth
    • Concentration
    • Quality
  • More
    • Teaching From Your Website
    • Documentation
    • Virtual Gallery
    • How to Apply to Art School
    • Art Blog
    • Mindfulness >
      • Mindfulness Blog
      • Professional Development
      • Make Your Mark Mural Project