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
