Week 12: Shading II Graphite

Assignment 1: Drawing a White Sphere

Specifications

Subject matter: White sphere drawing from web page.

  • Assignment 1: Copy the step by step example from the “Drawing a White Sphere” page and submit your completed sphere.

Size: 9"x12"

Media: Graphite

Deadlines

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

Provide feedback to members of the class by Friday at 11:59 PM: Provide feedback to members of the class. I will provide my own critique, but I would like you to also offer feedback. In your feedback answer the following questions:

  • Are you able to see the different areas of light and shadow?

  • What suggestions would you make for improving the areas of light and shadow?

  • Comment on the craftsmanship of the drawings. Are the lines consistently following the contour surface of the object, is the space between strokes consistent or inconsistent? Are the cross-hatch strokes all at 90 degrees or are they too random?

Discussion

In I-Learn, go to Week 11—Shading I Graphite and click on Week 11 Exercises. Create a post, scan your drawings, and submit your completed drawings there.

Help Desk

If you are having difficulty scanning, contact the computer help desk.
On Campus: x9000
Off Campus: 208-496-9000 or 1-866-237-5195 (toll free)

 

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