1. Find a picture of an animal you feel could represent you. For example:

2. Draw a careful copy of the head of the animal you have chosen. Make sure your

drawing fills the page. Use plenty of shading and colour if you have any at home. Also

collect images of your animal’s head from different angles.

Animal Characteristic Animal Characteristic

Fox Sly Lion Fierce, brave

Cat Independent Meerkat Quick witted, caring

Owl Wise, thoughtful Dove Calm, innocence

Monkey Cheeky, happy Adder Cunning, wisdom

Cheetah Quick, focussed Deer Gentleness

Dog Faithful Peacock Beautiful

Level 4: A good likeness and 4 separate tones.

Level 5: At least 6 different tones and mark making that shows the texture of the animal’s fur or skin. Show a side and front

view.

Level 6: Fill the page, show 8 different tones- use shading to create an illusion of depth. Draw a side and front view.

Year 8: Homework 1

YEAR 8 HOMEWORK 2DUE: NEXT LESSON

1. Draw two different colour designs based on two different cultures i.e. Egyptian, Roman, Islamic.TIP: Start by drawing out the basic design in pencil first and then apply pen to the outline and fill with colour or paint – Level 4 -5 – use a simpler pattern, Level 6-8 – research and use a more complicated pattern

2. Make two colour drawings of different animal pot / canopic jar designs, one of which will be used as the basis for your final pot.

Your design should include colour and the features that you are hoping to imprint onto your clay pot.Those of you aiming for a Level 6-8 draw two different angles of your pot.

In your sketchbook, decorate a whole page with lots of different information and drawings about the Egyptian tradition of animal mummification and the making of Canopic Jars. For help go to the Fortismere MLE Canopic jar homepage to download the information sheet for help with this task: Art Room > Art Resources > KS3 Art > Year 8 2012-2013 > Y8 Animal Clay Caskets Project or read ‘Egyptian Animal information sheet’Some of you may want to visit the British Museum website for more information: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html

In your Information page, include the following:(a) At least 4 drawings of different decorated Canopic Jars or Egyptian symbols that help support your text

(b) Write out and answer the following five questions in your sketchbook:

i) What is mummification?ii) Why did the Egyptians mummify animals?iii) What were the most common pets mummified?iv) What happend to Prince Tutmosis when he died?v) If you have to mummify one particular animal, what would it be and why?Please make sure that you present your homework creatively in your sketchbook.

HOMEWORK 3: Egyptian Mummification Info Page