Assignment #5:Value

Value Project

Part 1-- 40%

Due: Oct. 16

As we did in class, you are to make a drawing of the large white sphere.  You are to remake the classroom drawing in black conte crayon on drawing paper, utilizing lessons learned during the “first draft.” The emphasis of this drawing is in the craftsmanship and control that you exert over the conte crayon.  Fill in all the values of the drawing in such a way that no individual marks should be evident as discussed in class.

White Sphere

Did you follow directions?        ___/20

Did you control your edges well? ___/30

Craftsmanship/Neatness/Finish: ___/40

Overall Design/Composition:    ___/10

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Final Grade:                           ___/100

Part 2-- 60%

Due: Oct. 23

You are to make a drawing on 19x25 neutral paper using only black and white conte crayon.   Choose a subject using the desirable traits from all past projects: strong negative space, sculptural volume, dramatic light and shadow, in addition to a dynamic composition.  Whatever you choose, there should be a conscious effort to actively arrange a subject.  Ultimately, I’d like to see how the light hits the subject, and that in turn will tell me all I need to know about it. This involves the same thought process as the subtractive process from class: starting from middle gray simply lighten or darken areas where appropriate.  If an area or form is the same value as the tone of the paper, leave it the tone of the paper.  Remember, you can’t easily erase conte crayon so you must draw lightly at first to figure out where things will be on your paper.  Once you are satisfied with the composition you may go back and draw forms more solidly.  There should be a minimum of outstanding lines—I’d like to see edges where different forms meet, not black lines . . . the difference between forms should only be apparent by the difference in values, so if two areas are the same value they might simply melt into one another.

B & W Conte on Gray Paper Rubric

Did you follow directions?        ___/20

Did you control your edges well?                                                                                                                                              ___/20

Craftsmanship/Neatness/Finish: ___/20

Did you minimize visible/outstanding marks?

                                                ___/20

Did you choose an interesting subject?

                                                ___/20

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Final Grade:                           ___/100

Assignment #4: Cross-Contour in Pen

Cross Contour Assignment

You are to make a finished drawing on 18x24 white paper with a black Micron pen  using the cross contour approach.  There should be no evidence of any other media. Set up an interesting still life using at least three INTERESTING objects with a STRONG light source. Your still life must include at least one fruit or vegetable, it must include cloth with wrinkles or folds, and at least one cylindrical or rectilinear object.

This project describes volume and value (light and shadow).  Use dense cross contour lines in the shadowy areas and sparsely drawn lines (or none at all) in the light areas, but more importantly show me the cross contour direction of the planes on your objects!  Also, do NOT forget about the background—that has a value to it as well.  When you set up your still-life choose your objects and set them up with care.  Carefully set up your objects with a balanced, interesting composition and negative space in mind.  That way you can ensure that you will have a better drawing, even if you don’t do so well in your technique.   This approach to drawing could take a long time (several hours), so use your time wisely!

Hints:

-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS—enough said.

-craftsmanship—pay close attention to making your marks in the most appropriate direction.  Remember that value is relative.  Something looks dark only because it’s next to something light.  Also, make a well balanced composition.

-innovation—make sure to follow directions, but try to come up with a way of “solving the problem” that is more interesting . . .

Assignment for  _________________________

Cross Contour Assignment

Did you follow directions?        ___/20

Do your objects feel like they have volume?                                                                                                                              ___/20

Did you describe light and shadow effectively?

                                                ___/20

Craftsmanship/Neatness/Finish: ___/20

Overall Design:                        ___/20

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Final Grade:                           ___/100