RIC-6584 Exploring Visual Art (Upper)
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Green tree frog<br />
DURATION<br />
Two lessons<br />
TASK<br />
Draw a realistic picture of a green tree frog using oil pastels.<br />
Materials<br />
✓✓ reference pictures of green tree frogs<br />
✓✓ dark blue card<br />
✓✓ lead pencils<br />
✓✓ erasers<br />
✓✓ oil pastels<br />
LESSON 1<br />
1. Look at reference pictures of green tree<br />
frogs and discuss their features with<br />
the students. Focus on body shape and<br />
colours.<br />
2. Students attempt to draw their own<br />
green tree frog using lead pencil on<br />
dark blue card. Encourage students to<br />
press lightly so that mistakes are not<br />
difficult to erase.<br />
3. Once satisfied with their drawing,<br />
students draw a log for the frog to sit<br />
on and some plants and leaves in the<br />
background.<br />
Evaluation<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s ideas <strong>Art</strong>s skills and processes <strong>Art</strong>s responses <strong>Art</strong>s in society<br />
• Develops ideas from<br />
reference materials.<br />
• Draws a realistic<br />
image of a green<br />
tree frog.<br />
• Uses oil pastels<br />
effectively to create<br />
a specific effect.<br />
Lesson 2<br />
Using the reference pictures as a guide,<br />
the students colour their drawing with<br />
oil pastels, blending similar colours to<br />
create a three-dimensional effect. They<br />
will need to press heavily to ensure<br />
good coverage and bold, vibrant colours.<br />
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Low Resolution Images<br />
Display Copy<br />
• Responds to images<br />
by creating another<br />
artwork.<br />
• Understands<br />
artwork can be<br />
used to record<br />
information, such<br />
as that found<br />
in botanical and<br />
wildlife pictures.<br />
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