We learnt about colours in the 1st class of secondary school. This circle with separate sections. A colour wheel that we had to paint in and the colour had to be exactly right. Some had to be mixed.
It was good, although I hated having to paint inside the lines of a small section with a brush.
I think we also learnt about depth, perspective, and how to create that. It was something like drawing an X on the paper, the centre being your focal point in the distance of a drawing. The lines of the X were used for the top/bottom of objects/buildings so the perspective was created. I have used that technique later when a young adult.
Drawing objects that are in the classroom, and allowing kids to choose. So have maybe 4 different ones.
In the last & 4th class of secondary school one of our class mates had to pose and the rest had to draw him within -if memory serves- 10 minutes.
I got the best grade of all, hihi. And my drawing was entered for the school's annual exhibition as well. I was VERY happy!!
But it was a lot of fun to do!
Having kids take photos is also good provided you give them the right assignment. You can easily relate it to drawing class. For instance instruct to make a clear close up of a certain colour, or a certain object like a flower, an insect etc.
Or something they like, but one object only, that they then have to draw/paint in class.
I think it would be wonderful to incorporate what kids like to use in class.
Having been a teach at secondary school myself, you've got to think with the pupils and tune into what has their interest, not think like a school curriculum only. You got to get creative without deviating too much from the school's demands otherwise you get yourself in trouble as a teach.
Landscapes... if school allows it take them outdoors to a specific place and have them sketch it.
This can also be buildings when they're a wee bit older and educated in perspective.
If not allowed one can work with photos on a large screen. Have 'em choose a landscape they have to draw.
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SparklingCrystal 💖💎
on Fri 08/27/21 04:34 AM