Shading with Value

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Objective

I can use shading to make a flat shape look more 3D.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define "value" in art, as it relates to shading.

2

Explain how changing the pressure you apply to a pencil affects the value of the mark you make.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how you would shade a circle to make it look like a sphere. Be specific about where you would use darker and lighter values. Imagine you are shading a square to make it look like a cube. Describe how you would use different values to create this effect.

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