Incentive Discover the contours of the face through continuous line art using a portrait photo. -Line-Shape-Space-Colour Supplies Photo of child’s face and neck (black and white is fine), printed on A4 paper A4 paper x 2 Sticky tape Medium black marker A glass window facing a well-lit outdoor space (for tracing purposes) Black backing paper (optional) Lesson 1 To make continuous line art, the drawing implement stays in contact with the paper from the beginning to the end of the drawing. This type of drawing is also known as “contour drawing”. To introduce this style to children it is easiest to start with a photo of the child’s face printed on A4 paper. 2 If it is the first time children are attempting this type of art, the teacher should demonstrate the lesson before the children have their turn. This activity is best suited for children 8-12 years of age. 3 Place printed photo image onto a window at eye level and tape the top edges to the glass. Place another A4 blank sheet on top of this and tape it the window. A faint outline of the face should be visible. If not, move the papers to a well-lit outside facing area. 4 Look at the contours of the face. Have some children trace the contours of the face with their fingers. Explain that once the drawing begins, the marker should not be lifted from the paper until the drawing is complete. We suggest the eyes as a starting point, but it is not necessary. It may be necessary to go back and forth with the marker to reach a desired area of the face. When complete the image should look as if it can be unwound if one of the lines were pulled. 5 Children attempt their own drawings. Once these have been completed, Children place the A4 photo on to their desk and a fresh new blank A4 sheet next to it. Fold the A4 sheet in half as this will provide a starting point. The centre line is where the eyes will sit. Children now attempt continuous line art all on their own by just looking at the photo image (not tracing). The results will be different but truer to the child’s skills. 6 Children sign their completed works. How the children’s artworks are displayed is optional. Either all three images next to each other, or just the two images of continuous line, or maybe just the final product.
