Lesson 1: Introduction to Ed Emberley and Drawing Book of Animals
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals, pencils, paper Introduction: (5 minutes) Begin by introducing the artist Ed Emberley and his famous work, Drawing Book of Animals. Show the book cover and discuss the different animals that can be found inside. Development: (45 minutes) - Read aloud a few pages from the book, pointing out Emberley's simple step-by-step approach to drawing animals. - Have the students choose an animal from the book and draw it following Emberley's instructions. - Encourage creativity and individual interpretations of the animals. Conclusion: (10 minutes) Display the students' drawings and discuss their favorite animals. Ask them what they enjoyed about using Emberley's technique. Assessment: Observe students' engagement and participation during the lesson. Evaluate their ability to follow the step-by-step instructions and produce recognizable drawings.
Lesson 2: Exploring Ed Emberley's Main Art Medium
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals, colored markers, paper Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the previous lesson and briefly discuss the main art medium Ed Emberley is known for - markers. Development: (45 minutes) - Show examples of Emberley's colorful marker illustrations from the book. - Provide each student with a set of markers and ask them to choose an animal to draw from the book. - Instruct the students to use markers to recreate their chosen animal, focusing on bold lines and vibrant colors. Conclusion: (10 minutes) Allow students to share their marker drawings with the class. Discuss the use of markers as a medium and how it differs from pencil drawings. Assessment: Assess students' ability to use markers effectively, their attention to detail, and the overall visual impact of their drawings.
Lesson 3: Creating an Original Inspired Image
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals, drawing paper, pencils, colored pencils Introduction: (5 minutes) Remind students of Ed Emberley and his Drawing Book of Animals, focusing on the idea of being inspired by someone's work. Development: (45 minutes) - Show examples of artwork that was inspired by Emberley's animals but with a unique twist. - Ask students to choose an animal from Emberley's book as a starting point for their own inspired image. - Instruct the students to add their own creative elements, patterns, or backgrounds to make the image unique. - Encourage the use of colored pencils to add detail and texture. Conclusion: (10 minutes) Have students share their inspired images with the class. Discuss what elements make each image unique and how the original Emberley animal can still be recognized. Assessment: Assess students' ability to incorporate their own creative elements into their drawings and their understanding of what makes an artwork inspired by Emberley's style.
Lesson 4: Making a Painting Inspired by Drawing Book of Animals
Time Allocation: 1.5 hours Resources needed: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals, watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap previous lessons and discuss the idea of creating a painting inspired by Emberley's book. Development: (75 minutes) - Show examples of Emberley's animals transformed into colorful watercolor paintings. - Instruct students to choose an animal from the book to paint using watercolors. - Demonstrate different watercolor techniques, such as wet-on-wet or dry brush, for students to experiment with. - Encourage students to think about color choices and blending to create depth and texture. Conclusion: (10 minutes) Allow students to share their watercolor paintings and discuss the choices they made in their artwork. Discuss the challenges and successes they encountered while working with watercolors. Assessment: Assess students' ability to apply watercolor techniques, their use of color and blending, and their overall creativity in transforming an Emberley animal into a painting.
Lesson 5: Sharing Artwork in an Interesting Way
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals, construction paper, scissors, glue Introduction: (5 minutes) Discuss the importance of sharing artwork and coming up with creative ways to present it. Development: (45 minutes) - Show examples of interesting ways to display artwork, such as pop-up cards or mobiles. - Instruct students to choose their favorite animal drawing or painting from the previous lessons. - Provide them with construction paper, scissors, and glue to create a unique presentation for their artwork. - Encourage them to think about composition, balance, and how the chosen animal can be incorporated into their design. Conclusion: (10 minutes) Allow students to share their presentations with the class. Discuss the different ways they chose to present their artwork and what made their presentation interesting. Assessment: Assess students' ability to create an interesting presentation for their artwork, their attention to detail, and their overall creativity in designing the presentation.
Lesson 6: Reviewing and Reflecting
Time Allocation: 1 hour Resources needed: Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals, drawing paper, pencils, markers, watercolors Introduction: (5 minutes) Begin by recapping the previous lessons and the different activities students have engaged in. Development: (45 minutes) - Provide students with drawing materials, such as pencils, markers, and watercolors. - Ask them to choose their favorite animal from Emberley's book and create a final artwork using any combination of the materials. - Encourage them to incorporate techniques and ideas they have learned throughout the previous lessons. Conclusion: (10 minutes) Allow students to share their final artworks with the class. Discuss what they enjoyed most about the lessons and what they have learned from studying Ed Emberley's work. Assessment: Assess students' ability to apply techniques and ideas learned throughout the lessons in their final artwork. Evaluate their understanding of Ed Emberley's style and their reflection on the learning process.