The average human can see 8-9 steps between white and black.
Value
Defines
volume
• Your view finder must be proportional to your
paper
MAKING A VIEWFINDER
Measurements for your
viewfinder
VIEWFINDER
Larger 2
1
/4” x 3 ”
Smaller 1
1
/2” x 2”
halfway from edge of
tape on the tape in pen
halfway from edge of
tape on the tape in pen
• Your viewfinder and your paper need to go in
the same direction or
How to use your viewfinder
NOT
You will slowly erase your white areas until your drawing appears
Layout for younger students
6th
/7th
5th
Graders
5th
Graders
This is the student’s first
drawing
This is the drawing he did in class
Select a
section of
the photograph
Try not to choose
An object that has
Been photoshopped out
Of an environment.
Extreme
Makeup
Makes the
Task more
difficult
If charcoal isn’t an option, cut paper can be used.

5value Art 387