Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Creating Values
Objective: Students will learn the concept of value in art and how to create a range of values using shading techniques.
Activities:
  - Introduction to value scale: Light to dark
  - Demonstration of shading techniques: Hatching, cross-hatching, blending, stippling, smooth blending
  - Application: Practice creating values on  objects
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Proportions in Drawing
Objective: Students will understand the importance of proper proportions in realistic drawing and practice measuring proportions.
Activities:
  - Introduction to basic proportions
  - Proportion techniques: eyeballing, finger/pencil, grid
  - Application: Practice drawing a proportional still life.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Using Grids to Transfer Images
Objective: Students will learn how to use grids to accurately transfer images from one surface to another.
Activities:
  - Grid drawing exercise: 3 practice grids
  - Grid drawing exercise: Grid on a reference image and transfer to drawing paper
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Optical Illusions Using Line
Objective: Students will explore how lines can be used to create optical illusions and depth in their drawings.
Activities:
  - Introduction to optical illusions in art
  - Line weight and direction: Creating depth and movement
  - Op art project: Create an optical illusion artwork using lines