Year 8 - Shell Drawing Unit

( if you miss the lesson for any reason you should still complete both classwork and homework)

Lesson 1

Classwork : This is the first of three lessons that students will spend drawing a shell (so it’s approx. a 3 hour drawing).

Firstly students watch the ‘Shell Drawing’ video below and then accurately draw the outline of their chosen shell. Some student may also start to add tone (Lesson 1 will be drawing the outline, Lesson 2 will be adding tone, and Lesson 3 will be adding the fine detail. Many students my wish to add the ‘finished’ details as the draw, completing one section of the shell at time).

Shell pictures to save onto phones (click on the shell to access the detailed image):

Homework: Students should also watch the other shell drawing videos below and decide (in readiness for the next lesson) which one they think will help you most in your own shell drawing. They can then watch this on your phone during the lesson whilst drawing. DO NOT COMPLETE ANY OF THE SHELL FOR HOMEWORK.

Lesson 2

Classwork : This is the second of three lessons that students will spend drawing a shell (so it’s approx. a 3 hour drawing).

In this lesson there will be a discussion of the four shell drawing videos. Students will be ask which demonstration they prefered, and the key aspects of each video can be reviewed, pausing at key points for discussion, and clarifying drawing techniques.

Homework: Students aim to complete approx,. half of the shell drawing.

Lesson 3

Classwork : This is the final lesson of three lessons that students will spend drawing a shell (so it’s approx. a 3 hour drawing).

In this final lesson students will also watch the ‘Shells in Art’ video below.

Homework: Students aim to complete the shell drawing.