Beautiful Things · Field journal · Pilot draft
At each station, look closely first. Then sketch. A good sketch is not perfect, it just shows you really looked.
Part 1 · Old, beautiful design
AThe typewriter table
Draw one key at its real size. Then copy your name the way the typewriter printed it.
I notice...
I wonder...
BMovies you crank by hand
Draw a four-frame strip: something simple that moves a little in each box, like a ball bouncing.
I notice...
I wonder...
CTelevision as furniture
Draw one TV from the front. Then draw a quick redesign made for your own room.
I notice...
I wonder...
DGames and the first home computer
In the 8 by 8 grid, design a game character. Fill in only the squares you need.
I notice...
I wonder...
Part 2 · Paintings made by real people
HThe AWWW Wall: cats and dogs in paintings
Pick one pet. Draw a circle for the head and an oval for the body. Then add ears, fur strokes, and a dot of light in each eye.
I notice...
I wonder...
IThe paintings room: guess the Sargent
Draw just the hands or just the eyes from one portrait, as carefully as you can.
I notice...
I wonder...
Part 3 · Draw what you see: use your drawing skills sheet.
My most beautiful useful thing
Which object would you take home? What makes it beautiful, and what job does it do?
