This document provides instructions for an art project involving drawing one-point perspective boxes connected by a "thread". Students will draw at least 6 cubes in perspective, connected creatively with a thread of their choosing. They will plan their composition, render the boxes in light pencil accurately in perspective, add color, and reflect on successful elements, areas for improvement, and how they incorporated principles of art. Their work will be evaluated on composition, craftsmanship, use of elements and principles, original concept execution, and perspective skills.

1. Name: _____________________________
Block: _______________
Threaded Perspective Boxes
TASK:
You will be creating a composition of at least (6) one-point perspective boxes from varying
viewpoints and then using a “thread” of your choice you will connect all the boxes by “piercing” the
cubes. Be creative with your interpretation – maybe the boxes and thread aren’t boxes and thread
at all!
STEPS:
Participate in a demonstration of perspective line and shape drawing
Complete perspective drawing take home activities as practice
Brainstorm and research possible “threading” concepts (at least 4). Go beyond the obvious, be
creative, this is your chance to be as crazy and inventive as you want!
Choose your best design and begin drawing (in light pencil), choose a vanishing point, and ALL
cubes must be drawn to that one point!
Use a regular pencil, begin rendering your drawing, making sure that all cubes are drawn in
correct perspective and make sure to use your reference images when drawing your “thread”.
Use colored pencils and/or markers to add
color to your drawing. Make sure to consider
the different values that the sides of cubes
etc. will have!
Last – be conscious of time – we will only
dedicate TWO full class periods to this project.
Remember: ALWAYS CONSIDER the
ELEMENTS of ART and
PRINCIPLES of DESIGN!!!!
This project will see how well you can
apply perspective drawing skills with
observational and value drawing skills we
have learned so far this year. You will be
creating a composition of one-point
perspective boxes and “thread” them
together through the use of creative
design concepts.

2. Compositional Sketches: In the spaces provided plan out your composition. Think
about where the boxes will be threaded, how they will interact and where they will be
placed on the page.

3. Compositional Sketches: In the spaces provided plan out your composition. Think
about where the boxes will be threaded, how they will interact and where they will be
placed on the page.

4. Name:______________________________________________ CLASS:______
Element and Principle Self Portrait Reflection
What do you think the most successful part of your piece is and why? (2.5 pts.)
What do you think you could do better next time? What might you change? WHY? (2.5 pts.)
How did you choose to “thread” your boxes? How could you improve it? (2.5 pts.)
Discuss your composition. How did you incorporate and show and understanding of the
elements and principles of art? (2.5 pts.)

5. Name:______________________________________________ CLASS:______
Threaded Cubes RUBRIC
Composition/Design
A work of art needs to have an effective and dynamic composition. Does your piece utilize
the entire page? Is it interesting to look at?
10 pts. – Exceptional
9-8 pts. - Excellent
7 pts. – Satisfactory
6-3 pts. – Needs Improvement/May resubmit
2-0 pts. – Unacceptable/Must Resubmit
Craftmanship/workmanship
High quality work of art require a strong work ethic. Did you use each class period to its
fullest potential? Was there care and quality put into your work? Does your piece meet
conventional standards for craftsmanship?
10 pts. – Exceptional
9-8 pts. - Excellent
7 pts. – Satisfactory
6-3 pts. – Needs Improvement/May resubmit
2-0 pts. – Unacceptable/Must Resubmit
Application of Elements and Principles
You were asked to create a composition that demonstrates your knowledge of art elements
and principles. Did you pay attention to and illustrate them effectively?
10 pts. – Exceptional
9-8 pts. - Excellent
7 pts. – Satisfactory
6-3 pts. – Needs Improvement/May resubmit
2-0 pts. – Unacceptable/Must Resubmit
Execution of Concept/Originality of Idea
Does your design show a clear and thoughtful representation of an idea? Does the execution
aid in the delivery of your concept?
10 pts. – Exceptional
9-8 pts. - Excellent
7 pts. – Satisfactory
6-3 pts. – Needs Improvement/May resubmit
2-0 pts. – Unacceptable/Must Resubmit
Execution of Perspective Drawing Skills
Did you effectively render your cubes in perspective? Are they all drawn to the same
vanishing point? Is value considered when they were rendered in color?
10 pts. – Exceptional
9-8 pts. - Excellent
7 pts. – Satisfactory
6-3 pts. – Needs Improvement/May resubmit
2-0 pts. – Unacceptable/Must Resubmit