Richard Bird of BYUI - Mr. Bird's lessons and book, A Guide to Perspective, provided me with an introduction to perspective theory and forms the basis for much of what I now pass on to students.  The still life project using a bowling ball, and white cube for value contrast is borrowed from his class at BYUI.

The book Rapid Viz, by Hanks and Belliston, also has provided me with more insight into the drawing process and influenced the way I teach drawing.

Students will apply the principles of two point perspective to create the illusion of space.
Students will use the element of value to create the illusion of space.

	Apply the principle of "eye level."
	Apply the principle of "center of vision and station point."
	Apply the principle of "cone of vision."
	Apply the principle of "vanishing points."
	Apply the principle of "measuring points and the ground measuring line."
	Apply the principle of "true height."
	Draw a perfect cube in perspective.
	Replicate a cube in perspective using measuring points or criss-cross method.
	Draw the circle in perspective.  The ellipse.
	Understand the ellipse in relationship to eye level.
	Find the center of a plane in perspective.
	Review 6th grade drawing skills.
	Apply perspective theory to the real world.
	See, analyze, and organize values.

Idaho State Standards:

• Recognize the differences between art materials, techniques, and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of art materials and methods.
• Explain how visual elements influence the response of a viewer.
• Compare and contrast works of art from different periods.

Perspective
eye level
center of vision
station point
cone of vision
vanishing points
measuring points
ground measuring line
true height
cube
ellipse
value

Triangles
Rulers
Pencils - HB, 3B, 6B, Ebony
Pink pearl eraser
Kneaded rubber eraser
12 X 18 inch newsprint for perspective practice
Standard bond paper for drawing

Day 1:  Pre instruction drawings from life:

• Cube (5 min)
• See-through plexiglass box (10 min)
• Ceramic crock (10 min)
• Stool (10 min)
• Self-portrait using a mirror (15)

Day 2:  Introduce eye level, center of vision, station point, cone of vision, vanishing points, true height, and draw a box in two point perspective

Day 3:  Practice prior day exercises.

Day 4:  Introduce ground measuring line, measuring points, and draw a perfect cube.

Day 5:  Practice prior day exercises.

Day 6:  Practice and then draw a building in perspective with the proportions of  20' by 40' by 10'. Add a roof, door, and window.

Day 7:  Introduce the criss-cross method of replicating cubes in space. Introduce the vertical measuring line. Practice.

Day 8:  Practice the perfect cube, adding adjacent cubes to the left and right using both criss-cross and measuring point method.  Design a futuristic building with cubes being added to the rear, sides, bottom, and front of the original cube.

Day 9:  Teach drawing pyramids in perspective using a cube for the base.

Day 10:  Practice different cubes at different eye levels.  This will prepare students for the next lesson about ellipses.  Draw ellipses.  Apply to the real world.  Draw the crock and other cylinders.

Day 12:  Review for the test.

Day 13:  Two Point Perspective Test. See Perspective Test Results
For a copy of the test click here.

Day 14:  Review 6th grade drawing skills.

Day 15 - 17: Students draw the stool, cube, Drawing Pre and Post.
Turn in pre and post drawings of the stool and cube.

Day 18 - 19:  Teach the element of value.  Students make value chart using HB, 3B, and 6B pencils.  Students practice "shading" a sphere.

Day 20: Introduce value still life project.  Objects should exhibit a range of values and perspective issues.  See Value Study - Still Life

Day 21: Work on still life.

Day 22: Work on still life.

Day 23: Complete still life.

This drawing lesson continues to evolve each year as I watch my students and learn from them.
 

Compare pre drawings to post drawings.
Evaluate the perspective test.

See examples of completed work from this lesson in the student work section