Value Study: Three Thumbnails

value-study Tier 100 90 min

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Standards (2)

10.3 Visualization Techniques
Communicate and refine ideas through visual methods (e.g., diagrams, charts, mood boards, illustrations, wireframes, renderings, and storyboards).
10.5 Iteration & Feedback
Reflect and ask questions to inform analysis and refinement of work; create multiple versions and/or drafts of a project and apply feedback throughout the process.

The task

Create three 2x3 inch grayscale thumbnail sketches demonstrating high contrast, low contrast, and atmospheric depth.

Review prerequisites:

Draw three 2x3 inch boxes on paper or in your digital canvas.
Establish a 5-step value scale (White, Light Gray, Midtone, Dark Gray, Black).
Sketch Thumbnail 1 focusing on high contrast focal point.
Sketch Thumbnail 2 focusing on subtle low contrast values.
Sketch Thumbnail 3 demonstrating atmospheric perspective (dark foreground, light background).

Portfolio Deliverable: Upload your final project artifact to your Google Sites Portfolio under the section specified in Classroom.

Submit your Google Sites portfolio link to Google Classroom.

Criteria	Proficient (4-5 pts)	Developing (2-3 pts)	Beginning (0-1 pt)
Technical Execution	Artifact meets all technical specifications and industry practices.	Artifact meets most specifications with minor errors.	Incomplete artifact or major technical issues.
Documentation & Process	Thorough process notes, references, and breakdown.	Partial documentation or missing key references.	Incomplete documentation.
Portfolio Presentation	Well-organized on Google Sites with clear title and summary.	Embedded on Google Sites but missing description.	Not submitted to Google Sites portfolio.