CHARCOAL HOGWARTS CASTLES

 Charcoal Hogwarts Castles

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Charcoal Hogwarts Castle using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use neutral colors (black, grey, white), form (two dimensional, three dimensional), and value (lightness, darkness, tints, shades) inspired by wizard architects (993) Gordic Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Sytherin
• Use architectural elements (scale, proportion, ornament) and design principles (balance, rhythm, movement) based on the Harry Potter Novel Series by J.K. Rowling
• Define Architecture (the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Hogwarts Castle (1993) J.K Rowling

2.  Read Harry Potter Novel Series by J.K. Rowling

3. Discussion Questions "What is the architectural style of the Hogwarts Castles? How long did it take to build the Hogwarts Castle model? Where would you believe the Hogwarts Castle is located? Would you enroll at the Hogwarts Castle? Would you want the Hogwarts Castle to be real? Would you visit Alnwick Castle, one of the filming spots used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone? How do first years get from the Hogsmeade train station to the castle? How many floors are in the Hogwarts castle? How many staircases does Hogwarts Castles have? Who was the wizard architect behind the Hogwarts Castle? What are the functions and architectural elements of these castles?"

Lesson Activities

1. Retrieve 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Draw a horizon line in the negative space (background) of the drawing paper for the castle drawings

3. Use shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) to add building elements (towers, walls, ladders, doors) to the positive space (building) of the Charcoal Hogwarts Castles

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Charcoal Hogwarts Castles for Assigned Tables

2. Hogwarts Castle Model (2012) J.K. Rowling

3. Discussion Questions "How do artists use geometric shapes to draw their castles? Do artists create patterns on their castles? Doo artists draw castles that take up most of the space on the paper? How do artists use horizon lines to create depth within a drawing? How do these castles connect to fairytale stories or architecture? What were groups of knights that protected the castle called? What are main features of a castle? How were castles built? Have you ever made a castle? What would make the best castle- height, sturdiness, or level of detail? Why were medieval castles built in medieval times? What were the first castles made out of? What was the castles purpose? What is the title of the person in charge of the affair within the castle?"

Lesson Activities

1. Use line variation (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) to add texture (bricks, stones, metal) to the positive space (castle) of the Charcoal Hogwarts Castles 

2. Add architectural features (flag, moat, draw bridge, windows) to the positive space (castle) of the castle drawings

3. Use eraser to remove any guidelines from the positive space (building) of the Charcoal Hogwarts Castles

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Charcoal Hogwarts Castles for Assigned Tables

2. Set Up Studio Area (charcoal, erasers, pencils, white charcoal)

Lesson Activities

1. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the positive space (building) of the castle drawings

2. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white) to fill in the negative space (background) of the castle drawings

3. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) and shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the positive space (building) of the Charcoal Hogwarts Castles

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