6TH GRADE
UNIT: PROPORTION
THE HUMAN FIGURE
OBJECTIVES & CONCEPTS
1. Identify proportion as a principle of art.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of proportion.
3. Measure and draw the human body.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge and skillful use of various art tools and media.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of Art History.
6. Recognize that artists use proportion and distortion to
create meaning.
7. Demonstrate Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills.
8. Evaluate proportion as evident in works of art.
PROCEDURES
Explain to students that the unit used define the proportions of the average human figure is the length of the head from the top of the skull to the chin. The average adult is 7and one-half heads tall.
Explain to students the Golden Mean, a ratio (1to 1.6) considered by the ancient Greeks to be the ideal proportion, and it relationship to the human figure (when dividing the average human figure at the navel, the resulting measurements have a ratio of 1 to 1.6).
1. Lightly sketch on paper guidelines for the human figure (horizontal lines to measure seven and one-half heads tall).
2. Sketch in parts of body in correct positions.
3. Refine drawing to present proportions and details of actual subject.
4. Erase guidelines and complete drawing in chosen medium.
VOCABULARY
Classical Proportion
Proportion
Scale
Golden Mean
Distortion
Exaggeration
EVALUATION
Did the students
1. Draw a human figure using correct proportions?
2. View and critique art works that portray the human figure?
3. Evaluate finished work? (Self-Evaluation)
