Drawing with Photos

DP1 Lesson 12:
The Grid Method

This is the first lesson in the Drawing with Photos unit, in which we discuss artistic techniques for integrating photos into artwork. We learn about the responsible use of photos as an artist and how to avoid plagiarism in creative work. We also learn the history and application of the grid method, an ancient technique for copying, scaling, and transferring images. We  apply this technique to transform a photograph into a drawing. 

Standards in this lesson:
Proficient: VA:Cr1.2.Ia
Accomplished: VA:Cr2.2.IIa
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 Lesson 12 Plan
 Lesson 12 Video Lesson and Project Demonstration
 Art History Worksheet: The Grid Method over Time
 Lesson 12 Artwork
 Lesson 12 Viewfinder
 Lesson 12 Grid 
 Lesson 12 Gridded Photo
 Lesson 12 Example
 Lesson 12 Sample Answer Sheet     
 Lesson 12 Rubric     
 Lesson 12 Online Quiz
Drawing and Painting I provides young artists with foundational knowledge to simultaneously develop their unique creative vision and technical skill with drawing and painting media. Art history connections also encourage them to see themselves as part of a longstanding tradition of art making.
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