Lesson Summary
The class will design Harry Potter-themed decorative plates this week. Their designs will incorporate elements of graphic design, typography and illustration. Students may design their decorative plates a style they see befitting to the Harry Potter-theme.
Discussion
Circles are a powerful shape, where can you find circles in nature?
Where can you find circles used in design?
What is the spell Harry often uses to produce light from his wand?
Who is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the first book of the series?
What magical object does Harry inherit from Sirius Black?
In which house was Luna Lovegood sorted?
What is the name of Hagrid's three-headed dog?
Which professor teaches Transfiguration at Hogwarts?
Which magical creature can only be seen by those who have witnessed death?
What is the primary ingredient in Polyjuice Potion?
Design Your Decorative Plate
Before drawing on your decorative plate, write short paragraph about the the Harry Potter topic that you wish to illustrate. Your decorative plates can be illustrated in any style that you see suitable for your subject.
Brainstorm: Think about some Harry Potter themes for your decorative plate design and write a short paragraph about it.
Rough Sketches: Make some rough thumbnail sketches of your decorative plate design.
Title: Think of some words or phrases for your Harry Potter-themed decorative plate. The phrase and typeface should be relevant with the topic.
Color Thumbnail Sketches: Quickly color in your rough ideas with colored markers and color pencils.
Draw on Decorative Plate: Transfer your idea onto your plate with a pencil. Outline your drawing with a black permanent marker if you see it befitting.
Color Your Decorative Plate: Color your decorative plate using markers, pencil crayons or paint.
Write: Write your short paragraph about your Harry Potter illustration on the back of your decorative plate.
15 Minute Homework Assignment
Brainstorm and sketch your rough decorative plate idea in your sketchbook. Write a short paragraph about the the Harry Potter topic that you wish to illustrate.