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Contour Drawing - Portrait - Elements and Principles of Design Review Lesson PlanContour Drawing - Portrait - Elements and Principles of Design Review Lesson Plan
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Contour Drawing - Portrait - Elements and Principles of Design Review

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Students create portrait with contour line - drawing from observation, then contrast warm and cool colors - work with pattern and textures. They work wet in wet graded wash technique and develop skills in using elements and principles of design.

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6th - 8th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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