Lesson Plan

Lee Walton: Codes in Drawings

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Familiar with the systems-based sports drawing of experimental artist Lee Walton? If so, this drawing exercise if for you. Young artists observe an activity over time, develop a coded language for the activity, and then draw a representation of event.

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Classroom Considerations
  • Although only two images of Walton's work are included in the resource, other examples can be accessed through the provided link
  • The exercise assumes the instructor is familiar with Walton, his work, and how he chooses symbols and codes to represent events
  • The lesson requires a significant amount of time to prepare materials and to arrange for the observation activities
Pros
  • Scaffolding for the project is provided
Cons
  • A rubric for the project is referenced but not included