Format
Session 1
1. Introduce works by Chuck Close, an American artist who uses math to dramatically scale his images.
2. Using math principles guide students through the gridding process they will use to enlarge their images for the self portrait they will create over the course of the 4 sessions.
Session 2
Grid photographs students have brought and explain that finished drawing needs to be 50% larger than original photo.
Session 3
Guide students as they use their gridded photos from Session 2 to begin transferring the design to the larger drawing paper.
Session 4
1. Students finish their self-portraits.
2. Review math concepts employed in enlarging their images.
3. Discuss Chuck Close’s work and the way in which he and other artists break color into small shapes for expressive purposes.
Objectives
Students will understand how Chuck Close, and other artists, use math in creating their art.
Students will use a grid system to help accurately enlarge an image in a work of art.
Students will learn how to determine the size of the enlarged image, based on proportion.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.