Value Unit

Value Unit/ 6-squares

Materials:

newsprint
12” x 18” white drawing paper
media boxes
rulers

Terms and Ideas:

• discuss black and white are values
• discuss blending techniques
• discuss hand shields (avoiding smudges)
• discuss lighting (source of, diffused, etc.)
• introduce eraser as drawing tool (removing value)

Lesson Exercises & Board Directives:

Value is simply the relative darkness or lightness of a color. Black and white are also referred to as “values.” When your draw you utilize value to create the illusion of 3 dimensional space, light, and shape.

GRADIENT

A gradient is simply a series of progressively increasing or decreasing differences. (drawn example)

1. Make (10) 1” squares in a row on a page in you sketchbook, so that you have a 10” x 1” strip.
2. From left to right, create a gradient from absolute white, to absolute black.
3. Use your pencil to make 8 values in-between that show progression from white to black. Each step should be an equal jump from the previous value, to the next.

HATCH, CROSS-HATCH, STIPPLE, & ERASER

1. Pick any simple but interesting object. Be sure it is interesting, as you will be drawing it four times. It can be from your personal belongings, a friend, or from the room.
2. Divide a page in your sketchbook into 4 equal parts.
3. Starting with the upper left square, label them with small lettering H, CH, S, and E
4. (drawn example)
5. Use each respective technique to render the object. Be sure to practice each method as discussed. This is a learning exercise – don’t get frustrated!

6 SQUARES

1. Divide paper into 6 even squares each equal to (6” x 6”) with ruler.
2. Square #1-Cube/shaded
3. Square #2-Sphere/cross-hatch
4. Square #3-Cone/Stipple
5. Square #4-Cylinder/Hatch
6. Square#5 & 6-Free Choice with shading of choice