Project 5: Monochromatic Scene Theme: Travel: Soft Due Date: - Hard Due Date
Project 5: Monochromatic Scene Theme: Travel: Soft Due Date: - Hard Due Date
Project 5: Monochromatic Scene Theme: Travel: Soft Due Date: - Hard Due Date
Project 5:
Monochromatic Scene
Theme: Travel
In this project, you will use a monochromatic color scale to paint a scene of your
choice. Your goal is to showcase:
an original design of a scene inspired by a place you want to travel (cityscape, landscape, spacescape, or
seascape)
may be abstract or realistic
a monochromatic color scheme which showcases a light source
use the pure hue, tint, shade, and tone of the color you choose to create a wide range of value
use contrast to define each part of your painting
space through use of a horizon line, varying scale, overlapping, range of detail and inclusion of a foreground,
middleground, and background
a pleasing composition that shows movement and a focal point
craftsmanship
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Bring in a Photo
Choose a scene you would like to paint. This could be a cityscape, landscape, spacescape,
seascape, imagined scene, etc.
Step 2: Edit the Composition of the Photo You Brought
First determine does your photo have a focal point (emphasis)? Is your eye able to travel
(movement)? Does it depict a foreground, middleground, and background (space)? Create a
thumbnail sketch in your sketchbook of your photo and edit areas of the photos to create a
pleasing composition (see dos and donts to the right). You may need to eliminate objects or
move them to do so.
Design I Class
Soft Due Date: _____________
Hard Due Date: ____________
Rubric
1
In Progress
2
Basic
3
Proficient
4
Accomplishe
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5
Advanced
Theme: Travel
Did you use the theme of travel
to inspire your design and create
an artwork personal to you? Did
you reference the printed photo
you brought to class?
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Movement
Does your eye travel around the
entire work of art or is it stuck in
one spot?
Thoughtfulness
Did you create your artwork to
the best of your ability?
Did you use your time wisely?
Was your artwork damaged due
to carelessness?
Reflection
Did you include a thoughtful
artist statement?
Comments:
/5
/ 10
/ 10
/ 10
/ 10
/ 10
/ 10
/5
/5
/5
/5
/5
/5
/ 50
/ 50
9-10
Focal Point
Does your eye rest on a focal
point? Is this area emphasized
by contrast of color? Is it placed
in an interesting spot? (ie. not
the center of the paper)
/5
9-10
Space
Did you include a horizon line?
Do you have a foreground,
middleground, and background?
Do objects get smaller and less
detailed as they go back into
space? Do items overlap?
Teacher
Evaluation
Monochromatic Color
Scheme
Do you show at least 5 values?
Did you use the pure hue, tints,
shades, and tones? Did you use
contrast so the viewer is able to
see each individual object in
your scene from afar?
Student
Evaluation