Week 2: PerspectivE Theory

Assignment: Cast Shadows

Specifications

Subject matter: Poles and Boxes

  • Exercise 3: Use the videos on the “Cast Shadows in 1 point” webpage as a guide. Draw a 1 point perspective room. Draw the five vertical poles with their shadows—in similar positions so that the shadows are on the floor, the side wall, and the back wall.

  • Exercise 4: Use the videos on the “Cast Shadows in 1 point” webpage (casting shadows of square and of a box) as a guide. Draw a light source and a 1 point perspective box. Draw the shadow of the box relative to the light source.

Size: 9"x12"

Media: graphite

Deadlines

Post your completed drawings by Thursday at 11:59 PM: Scan in and submit your drawing to the discussion board.

Provide feedback by Friday at 11:59 PM: Provide feedback to members of the class. I will be providing feedback, but I’d like you to offer feedback also. In your feedback answer the following questions:

  • Do the shadows look right?
  • Are the radiating points used correctly?
  • Make suggestions for improvement.

Discussion

In I-Learn, go to Week 2 — Perspective Theory and click on Week 2 Exercises. Create a post and submit your completed drawings there.

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