15"x18" drawing paper (cut from "18"x24" paper), pencils, erasers
Homework drawings and photographs
Students will work in pairs to help each other select the best sketch of their city scene and to discuss using parts of their other sketch and digital photos for enhancement. Suggestions for improvement should include adding details, changing the composition, and increasing the feeling of depth.
The remainder of the period should be used to revise and enlarge the sketch on 15"x18" paper.
The teacher should distribute or post a list of indicators to aid in self-assessment of their sketch: use of foreground, middle ground, and background; use of receding lines; objects decreasing in size; addition of details to create a sense of place.
Gather additional reference material by:
- Taking photos of the cityscape from different angles
- Sketching different views
- Printing a photo of the site from Google Maps
- Finding photos on-line of the same site