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Glossary of Terms Horizon Line ~ In perspective this line is drawn across the canvas at the viewer's eye level. It represents the line in nature where the sky appears to meet the ground. Linear Perspective ~ A mathematical system for creating the illusion of space and distance on a flat surface such as a canvas or wall. Renaissance ~ The period of Western European history stretching from the early 14th century to the mid to late 16th century (early 1300s to mid to late 1500s). "Renaissance" comes from a French word meaning "rebirth." The term describes the movement that led to new interest and achievement in art, literature, and science. During this time scholars again began studying and discussing the original writings of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. New translations of ancient books became available. In Italy, and later in Northern Europe, painters and sculptors began studying nature more closely and using what they observed in their art. They also looked back to the art of ancient Rome for inspiration. Architects and engineers applied new techniques together with their own artistic style to create marvelous structures unlike any seen before Orthogonal Lines ~ Straight diagonal lines drawn to connect points around the edges of a picture to the vanishing point. They represent parallel lines receding into the distance and help draw the viewer's eye into the depth of the picture Three Dimensional ~ Having height, width, and depth. A box is three dimensional. Two Dimensional ~ Having height and width only. A painting of a box is two dimensional. Vanishing Point ~ The single point in a picture where all parallel lines that run from the viewer to the horizon line appear to come together. The vanishing point is generally placed at the viewer's eye level. Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are Depth the measurement between two points. 3K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

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Activity 1: Color, cut and glue the following object onto sheet #2 using the correct Depth & Distance. Arrange objects so they show what is closest to the viewer and what is farthest away from the viewer. 10K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

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The entire effect of distance making an object look smaller is in your eye, specifically your retina. What your eye sees is determined by angle rather than width. Your eye can see anything within a "cone" extending from the lens. This cone projects onto your retina. The size of your retina and your eyeball determine the width of this sight cone. A way to envision the cone is the beam of light extending from a flashlight. As you get further from the flashlight, the width of the beam gets larger. Likewise, your eyes can see a greater width when looking at things further away. Your eye sees size as how much of this vision cone is filled by the object. When a book is very close, the cone may not even cover an entire page. When further away, the book will only fill a small part of your vision cone. When very far away, the book covers such a small portion of the vision cone that you may not even notice the book is there. Because you see more at a further distance, each object becomes a smaller portion of all that you see. 12K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

Linear Perspective ~ A mathematical system for creating the illusion of space and distance on a flat surface such as a canvas or wall, by using angles and lines. 13K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

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Take a picture using these four examples of perspective. 28K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

Specialist Information Specialist Equipment Number: ____________ Specialist Names: 1._______________________________ 2._______________________________ 3._______________________________ 4._______________________________ 5._______________________________ Each specialist must take 5 pictures one of each example of perspective & and anchor picture of themselves. Remember every person has to take a different picture. It can be the same object but must show different perspective. Turn in this sheet with your equipment. You have 50 minutes Project Due Time:____________________ 29K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

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CATEGORIES5 POINTS4 POINTS3 POINTS2 POINTS1 POINT FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS The ability to listen to the teachers directions and follow them. ADVANCED Followed all of the teachers directions. PROFICIENT Followed most of the teachers directions AVERAGE Followed some of the teachers directions. IN PROGRESS Followed a few of the teachers directions. NON PROFICIENT Followed little to none of the teachers directions. EFFORT The ability to do your best on your work. ADVANCE Innovative and rich with effort. PROFICIENT Understand and shows effort. AVERAGE Basic shows some effort. IN PROGRESS Showing some sign of effort. NON PROFICIENT No effort shown. CRAFTSMANSHIP The skillful practice of developing neat, clean and high quality artwork. PROFICIENT Innovative and rich with craftsmanship. AVERAGE Understand and show craftsmanship. IN PROGRESS Basic, shows some craftsmanship. NON PROFICIENT Showing some signs of craftsmanship PROFICIENT No craftsmanship shown. CREATIVE COMPOSITION The ability to go beyond traditional ideas, rules and patterns, able to create new meaningful ideas PROFICIENT Innovative and rich with creativity AVERAGE Understand and shows creativity. IN PROGRESS Basic, shows some creativity. NON PROFICIENT Showing some signs of creativity PROFICIENT No creativity shown. ORIGINALITY The idea is originally coming from the artist own thoughts. The ability to think independently. PROFICIENT Innovative and rich with originality. AVERAGE Understand and shows originality. IN PROGRESS Basic, shows some originality. NON PROFICIENT Showing some signs of originality. PROFICIENT No originality shown. Assessment Rubric Comments: __________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Points Earned: _________________________ ÷ _______ possible points x 100 = Grade: _____________ Teacher’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________ Students Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Grading Range: A: B: 85-92C: 75-84D: 70-74F: K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

CriteriaPossible Points Your Score Teacher’s Score Notes Followed Directions Effort/Class Participation Craftsmanship Creativity Originality GRADE Directions for the Lego Building Your building must be ______________________________________ inches high. Your building must have 4 walls. Your building must have a roof. Your building must be ______________________________________ inches deep. Your building must be _______________________________________ inches wide. Your building must have _______________________________________ windows. Your building must have _______________________________________ front door. Your building must show a ___________________________________ color pattern. Extra items _____________________________________________________________. Well Constructed: Yes ( ) No ( ) TOTAL POINTS EARNED 33K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013

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Resources Linear Perspective Lessons: InteriorDesign Drawing In Perspective Lessons and Examples: Lego Building Examples builder.aspx?icmp=COUSGamesGLMinifigBrickBuilder 37K Wesby/NSTA Forum 2013