FERRIS BULLDOG DRAWINGS

Ferris Bulldog Drawings

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Ferris Bulldog Drawing using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use line types (contour, outline, sketching), warm colors (red, orange, yellow), and space (positive, negative) based on Contemporary Artist (2002-Present) K. Berrigan
• Use drawing techniques (shading, blending, smoothing) and design principles (contrast, balance, proportion) based on Expressive art
• Define Expressive (feelings, moods, and ideas noticed by the viewer)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Bulldog (2016) K. Berrigan
2. Read Bubba Heard a Mouse by Faryn Bughes
3. Discussion Questions "What is your experience with bulldogs? Are English Bulldogs nice? What type of personality traits do Bulldogs have? Are English Bulldogs good family members? Are English Bulldogs good pets? Do French Bulldogs need a lot of attention? Would you be friends with a bulldog? What was the name of the first bulldog register in the Bull Dog Club in London in 1874? Which United Staes President had a bulldog? According to the American Kennel Club, which category are bulldogs grouped in? What is the name of the bulldog on the Kibbles and Bits commercial? What college has a bulldog named Uga as its mascot?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper
2. Use pencil to draw animal parts (mouth ears eyes legs) of ones own bulldog drawing
3. Use black sharpie marker to add line types (contour, outline, thickness) to Ferris Bulldog Drawings

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Ferris Bulldog Drawings for Assigned Table
2. Bulldog (2016) K. Berrigan
3. Discussion Questions "If this artwork were a person, what would their personality be? If this artwork had eyes, what would it see? How might your interpretation of this artwork be different from someone in another culture? Was this intended to be a work of art? Why do you think that? How does that impact your understanding of the artwork? What is beautiful about this artwork? Why do you think you should be learning about or looking at this artwork? How do you personally relate to or connect with this picture? What does this artwork remind you of? What would it feel like to be in this artwork? What title would you give this artwork?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add accessories (clothing, background, jewelry) to ones own Ferris Bulldog Drawing
2. Use Black Sharpie Marker to outline accessories (clothing, background, jewelry) of ones bulldog drawing
3. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow) to fill in the positive space (animal) of the Ferris Bulldog Drawing

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Ferris Bulldog Drawings for Assigned Table
2. Set Up Studio Area (pencil, erasers, colored pencils)

Lesson Activities

1. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Ferris Bulldog Drawing
2. Use blending tools (clothe, fabric, tortillion) to smooth warm colors of bulldog drawings
3. Add patterns (stripes, polka dots, lace) to accessories (clothing, background, jewelry) of Ferris Bulldog Drawings

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Student Examples