Shape & Form

 

Shape vs. Form - Students are given direct instruction on the difference between shape and form. After direct instruction, students will take an 8.5" x 11" paper, and divide it into two equal spaces. Students will then fill one of the spaces with a repeated shape, varying only it's size and placement. Shapes should overlap but not rotate. The other section will then be filled with the corresponding form that matches up with the shape. Shapes allowed will be circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles. Forms allowed will be spheres, cubes, rectangular prisms, and triangular pyramids. Students will then fill the shapes with as many different levels of value as possible, ranging from black through white. The forms should then be shaded as though they are subject to a single light source, marked with a small "x" on the page.

 

Shape Flow - Students will create a continuous flowing shape, and then fill the space created with a repetition of a geometric shape such as rectangles, circles, squares, or triangles. Designs will be based on art seen in the film, "Rock Fresh." Students will be encouraged to use these designs on t-shirts if silk screen equipment is available at the school site (extra credit). Shape-Flow Instructions Power Point.

 

Geometric vs. Organic - Students will create a series of geometric shapes, emphasizing their stiffness and static properties. Students will then add organic shapes to the composition, seeking to emphasize their free-flowing qualities. Students will apply value (shading) to the image.

 

Positive vs. Negative - Students will create a drawing on white paper. Students will then turn the drawing into a silhouette by filling in the positive areas with ink, and leaving the negative areas blank. Students will then trace the image onto another paper and create the negative image, inking the negative space this time, and leaving the positive space blank.

 

Form & Light - Students will draw a variety of objects with different lighting situations applied to them. They will see how light affects the viewer's perception of form, and how an artist can anticipate the affects of light on forms that are imaginary.