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Contour Drawing

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High schoolers create a contour drawing of a hand creating an illusion of depth. After a brief demonstration of contour drawing, students practice by creating pictures of various objects. The final project consists of creating a contour drawing of their hand using specific techniques and effects to create a 3-D image.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Duration
5 days
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Project-Based Learning
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