The document provides instructions for a contour line drawing assignment using objects from a still life assembled in class. Students are asked to create a framed composition with plumb lines to place at least 7 objects. The objectives are to depict real objects in space using eye level, foreshortening, vanishing point, composition, scale, contour lines, and line weight. The grading rubric evaluates the concept of proportional and symmetrical objects within a balanced composition, as well as the professionalism of neat, precise work with consistent line quality and a fully completed project.

1. Drawing 1de Beaufort<br />Contour Line<br /> Assignment: <br />Using the still life assembled in class, construct a contour line drawing of at least 7 objects. <br />1. Using an HB pencil and your t-square, create a “frame” to help you understand compositional logic.<br />2. Create several vertical plumb-lines to assist with placing objects.<br />3. Draw a “bubble” to guide the composition<br />3. Begin to sketch the composition, moving from general to specific. Pay close attention to eye-level and the foreshortening of various objects, especially the ellipses.. Remember that the sides of boxes disappear in to a “vanishing point”, and that if you cannot see the top of an object, you should not draw it.<br />4. Once your pencil sketch is complete, begin to replace your lines with pen using the sharpies. Place a large thick line around the overall group to emphasize the composition.<br />5. Erase the pencil lines.<br />Objectives:<br />Naturalistic depiction of real objects in space.<br />Understand of eye-level, foreshortening, and vanishing point.<br />Composition and scale within a picture plane.<br />Contour line and line weight.<br />Overall technical proficiency and a high level of craftsmanship.<br />Grading Rubric:<br />CONCEPT (50 pts) : You have demonstrated a knowledge of eye level and foreshortening. Your iobjects are proportional and symmetrical, and the composition is well balanced within the frame.<br />PROFESSIONALISM (50pts): The project is neat and precise, there are no blemishes, scratches or scuffs that distract the viewer. Your line quality is consistent and the project is fully completed.<br />100 points total<br />