Week+1

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 * Introduction to Week 1**


 * This week you will create three drawings that suggest a common theme. You will reflect on the theme and how it relates to the drawings within your group, and share your drawings on your blogs. **

Holding your papers horizontally, you will create three separate drawings on 9 x 12 sketch paper. First, decide on a theme that will visually tie each of your drawings together. For example, a drawing of a large eye on each paper: one with a //brown// iris on drawing 1; one with a //green// iris on drawing 2; and one with a //blue// iris on drawing 3, has what theme running through them?

Creatively add color to your drawings to give them depth, shading, patterns, and shapes which are visually pleasing to you.

Develop a common theme that will visually tie each of your drawings together.
 * ** Day 1 **

** Discussion 1 **


 * How can having a "theme" help when creating an art project?
 * Explain why you chose that theme and how you plan to translate that theme into your three separate drawings
 * What is another theme that you may consider for your kinetic art project?
 * What would one drawing to accompany that other theme look like?


 * POST** to your blog and to the Course email address, ArtElectiveSeries.2@RELCII.com by **11:59pm, Week 1, Day 2**.

Work on each of your three drawings. Make sure that your drawings fill the space of the paper as we discussed in your Drawing 101 course. Originality is essential. Work quickly so that your drawings are completed by the end of the day.
 * **Day 2**

Color each drawing using either colored pencils or crayons. Select vibrant colors. Fill the entire area of each paper with color. Do not leave any white space. Remember to press firmly with pencil or crayon to create pictures that "pop."
 * **Day 3 - 5**


 * __Individual Assignment__: **Scan your completed drawings. (You may use the scanner in the classroom.) **POST** your completed drawings to your blog by **11:59 pm, Week 1, Day 7** to share with your group members.

**Learning Outcomes**
 * Develop ability to think about and articulate relationships (themes) between objects or ideas expressed in your drawings;
 * Transform those objects or ideas on paper using simple drawing techniques;
 * Creatively use color for each drawing adding depth, shading, patterns, and shapes.