The Element of Space Unit
In terms of art, space is the area around, above, and within an object. With consideration to drawings and paintings, our goal is to create the illusion of space.
Ways to Create the Illusion of Space
Lesson 1--One Point Perspective
Students will draw 15 boxes/cubes by using the one point perspective technique.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
1 sheet of copy paper
ruler
pencil
eraser
STEP #1 Study the space power point and vocabulary terms below:
Vanishing Point: A term used in perspective to describe the point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to meet.
Orthogonal Lines: In perspective this is a diagonal line pointing to the vanishing point.
Horizontal line: A straight line that goes left-to-right.
Perspective: The technique used to represent a three-dimensional world (what we see) on a two-dimensional surface
Vertical Line: A straight line that goes straight up and down.
Horizon Line: In perspective, it's the level your eyes are at, an imaginary line to which things recede.
Background: The space located behind something.
Foreground: The area of the picture space nearest to the viewer.
Middle Ground: The space located between the background and the foreground in a painting or drawing.
STEP #2 Draw the 15 boxes/cubes with help from the video and the powerpoint below. You will complete 5 boxes above, 5 on, and 5 below the horizon line for a total of 15 boxes. Get creative and turn your boxes into fun objects--presents, ovens, TVs, etc. See the slides below on the right for step-by-step instructions.
Lesson 2--One Point Perspective Practice
PRACTICE
Students will complete the pre-drawn shapes on the worksheets turning each shape into a form using the one-point perspective technique.
Step #1 Read and follow the directions on each of the handouts.
Step #2 For the room practice sheet, complete the furniture. Watch the video below if you need help. You will draw a couch, a table, a shelf, and a chest of drawers using the already-started furniture by following along with the video.
Step #2 On your own, add at least 3 more elements (window, rug, picture, chair, side table, etc.) to the room.
Step #3 Turn in your completed work when completed.
Above is a PDF of ways to draw a variety of different room elements in One Point Perspective step by step. There are 47 pages so you may not want to print it just view online.
Lesson 3--Surreal Room
SURREAL ROOM
Students will design the interior of Surreal room using one point perspective techniques.
Step #1 Using knowledge of one point perspective gained in previous lessons, you will create your Surreal room using one point perspective.
Directions: You will create a room of any kind. Living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, office, etc. You will then add surrealistic elements to your room.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- drawing paper
- ruler
- pencil
- eraser
colored pencils
STEP #2 : Video below shows you how to add a bed, window, door, floor designs, ceiling designs plus more! Watch video below. Plus you can use the PDF from previous lesson.
STEP #3 : When you have completed your drawing, turn in your completed work into Google Classroom in the correct Digital Portfolio on the correct page.
Room Requirement Check List
- Everything drawn using 1 Pt perspective
- design on your ceiling and floor (example: lights, skylight, a rug, tile, carpet, wood)
- At least 1 door
- At least 1 window
- Furniture to fill room
- Decorations in room
- At least 2 Surreal Elements
Juxtaposition
- Scale
- Transparency
- Transformation
- Levitation
- Dislocation
- LOTS of details!!!!
- straight lines
- beautiful and patiently done
- project as good as you could make it
Lesson 4--Two Point Perspective
Two Point Perspective
Students will draw 9 boxes/cubes using the two point perspective technique.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- 1 sheet of paper
- ruler
- pencil
- eraser
STEP #1 Draw the 9 boxes/cubes. Watch video below.
STEP #2 Add a door, window, opening, and garage. Watch the video below.
STEP #3 : When you have completed your drawing, turn in your completed work into Google Classroom in the correct Digital Portfolio on the correct page.
Lesson 5--Two Point Perspective Practice
Two Point Perspective Practice
Using the slideshow below, practice drawing using Two-Point perspective by creating a city.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
drawing paper
- ruler
- pencil
- eraser
Your Project
Draw a city street with at least 5 buildings using 2 point perspective.
Your buildings should have at least 3 “features” on each wall i.e. windows, doors, awnings, window sills, signs, steps, porches, columns etc. In order for these items to count as “features” they need to be drawn in perspective and show depth.
At least 2 of your buildings should have a pitched (triangular) roof and at least one building should be brick and one should be siding
If you would like to practice more, use the sheets below with the video instructions.
Lesson 6--Two Point Perspective Treehouse
Two Point Perspective Treehouse
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
12 x 18 drawing paper
tape
strip of poster board
- ruler
- pencil
- eraser
Requirements:
Main Structure
Second Structure
tree or support--poles, vines, etc.
At least 1 peaked roof
At least 1 door
A ladder, stairs, planks, etc. to get into the treehouse
Other items that "Overwhelm the picture with hints as to who owns this treehouse"
Step 1: Gather all your materials needed and prepare your drawing paper as instructed.
Step 2: Go through the Slide Show below. Then watch the videos below videos to help you learn to draw a treehouse in 2 point perspective. Try watching the tutorials once without drawing along and then draw along the second time you watch it. Keep in mind that this is just a basic how-to and you can always modify the design to suit your style!
Step 3: Use your ruler and imagination to create an amazing treehouse.
Step 4: Neatly color your drawing using colored pencils.
Step 5: Triple-check the Requirement List to make sure you have all the required elements. You can always do more but do not do less. Use the rubric to give yourself a grade!
Step 6: Once you have totally completed Steps 1-5, turn in your work into Google Classroom in the proper portfolio and on the proper slide. MAKE SURE your pic is of good quality, that you can see all the details, AND your name is on your work where I can see it.
See the videos and the handouts below for inspiration and helpful tips.
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Colored Pencil Techniques and Tips