Crossing critters lesson

Based on visual problem solving, this project has students blending together an animal and an inanimate object.

Here is the lesson I present to students.

Crosslink Critters

Directions: Day One

1.     Start by dividing sketchbook pages into 2 sections.

2.     Select two items, one from the first category, one from the second category, or think of a similar item not listed.

3.     Try to “cross-breed” these two items in a drawing. (look at examples on the back.)

4.     Select another two and continue cross-breeding these into new creations.

5.     These are preliminary sketches for tomorrow.

Day Two

1.     Select one and draw it LARGE.

a.      Include a name for this new creation. 

b.     Also include a background/setting for the creature.

Day Three-and on

1.     Color using colored pencils, markers.

Grading Rubric

2 ideas in sketchbook                  20

Successful cross link                   20

Name and environment               10

Finished with color                     30

Craftsmanship                             20

Total                                           100