Students will be able to:
- use lines and patterns to create a variety of values;
- complete a drawing exercise using the style of C. W. Jefferys;
- demonstrate technical accomplishment and creativity.
DRAW IN THE STYLE OF C.W. JEFFERYS – Line, Value, Pattern
Steps
Step One
- Use the Draw in the Style of C.W. Jefferys worksheet. (Downloads - DrawStyleJefferys.pdf)
- Look closely at the picture.
- Notice how Jefferys repeats lines to create dark, medium and light values.
- Find 7 different combinations of line patterns.
- Choose some dark, some medium and some light values.
- Use a black fine line marker to draw those patterns in the boxes above the picture.
Step Two
- Connect the lines along the outside of the picture to make 20 rectangles.
- Cut the picture along the lines to make 20 pieces.
Step Three
- Glue half the rectangles on the paper in a checker box pattern.
- Glue them so they match the picture OR in a random order so they are all mixed up.
Step Four
- Glue the pieces so they match the picture.
- Use a black fine line marker to fill the white spaces with lines and patterns that connect with the lines and patterns on all 4 sides of the glued rectangles.
Step Five
- Glue the pieces in a random order so they are all mixed up.
- Use a black fine line marker to fill the white spaces with lines and patterns that connect with the lines and patterns on all 4 sides of the glued rectangles.
Learning Goals
Extensions
Have students:
- research C. W. Jefferys and compare his illustrations with his fine art paintings;
- examine a variety of illustrations in picture books and compare them with the drawings of C. W. Jefferys;
- create a line drawing of someone they admire in the style of C.W. Jefferys;
- write a short story and illustrate it in the style of C. W. Jefferys;
- share their work with their peers.
Prepare
- Prior to this lesson have students complete the Analyze A Historical Image – C. W. Jefferys worksheet to learn about Jefferys and the image. (Downloads - AnalyzeHistoricalImage.pdf)
- Download the Draw in the Style of C. W Jefferys worksheet - one per student. (Downloads - DrawStyleJefferys.pdf)
- Download and display the Line, Pattern and Contrast posters available on this website.
Introduction
- View and discuss the worksheet image drawing attention to the different ways line, pattern, contrast and value have been used.
- Use a black fine line marker to demonstrate how the pressure changes the overall effect of different techniques such as hatching and crosshatching, for example:
- the greater the pressure the thicker the lines
- the closer the lines are together the darker the value - Discuss how value can be used to create contrast and depth in a drawing.
- Review information about C. W. Jefferys. For example, he:
- illustrated many history books dating from 1903-1950;
- wrote Canadian history books;
- wrote many articles about art, architecture and Canadian history;
- taught drawing at the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Art.;
- was an important painter;
- influenced members of the Group of Seven and other Canadian artists of the time with his paintings and ideas;
- is recognized for his work by people from around the world. - Explain that this lesson uses C. W. Jefferys as a mentor artist.
- What can they learn from him? - Introduce the challenge.
Activities
The Challenge
- Use lines and patterns to create a variety of values.
- Complete a drawing exercise using the style of C. W. Jefferys.
- Demonstrate technical accomplishment and creativity.
The Process
- Make sure everyone understands the challenge.
- Establish success criteria with your students, for example,
I know I am successful when I have:
- cut and glued pieces of the picture carefully
- used line and pattern to create a variety of values from dark to light
- filled in the white spaces with lines and patterns that connect with the lines and patterns on all 4 sides of the rectangles
- completed the drawing exercise in the style of C. W. Jefferys
- kept my paper in good condition - Guide students through the steps outlined in this lesson plan.
- Remind students to notice the amount of pressure they use when drawing with the fine line marker.
- Observe students as they work.
- Provide individual assistance and encouragement.
Sharing
- Place students into small groups.
- Ask them to:
- compare their work and describe to each other how they might use different techniques in future drawings;
- explain what they learned from C. W. Jefferys by doing this exercise;
- talk about what was difficult and what was easy for them. - Share ideas with the whole class.
- Ask them to tell how they felt about doing this project.
Assessment
- Observe students as they work – thoughtful focus, discriminating, seeking more information, elaborating, experimenting.
- Observe students as they discuss their work – active listening, insightful contributions, supporting ideas with evidence found in the artwork and from personal experience.
- Use a checklist to track progress. (Downloads - DrawStyleJefferys_tracking.pdf)
- Have students use the self-assessment form to evaluate their work. (Downloads - DrawStyleJefferys_self-assessment.pdf)
