Ink & Watercolor Maps 

In this unit, students will create a map of using ink shading techniques and watercolor values. 

The unit includes three exercises, one finished composition, a rubric and reflection.

Content

MAP CONCEPTS
  • CARTOUCHE
  • COMPASS
  • LEGEND
  • SYMBOLS

Art History

  • AXONOMETRIC MAPS
  • TREASURE MAPS
  • HAND-DRAWN MAPS
  • MAPS OF IDEAS

Composition Concepts

  • CONTRAST
  • AERIAL VANTAGE POINT
  • PERSPECTIVE

Technical Skills

  • FANCY LETTERING
  • SHADING
  • WATERCOLOR

Content

MAP CONCEPTS

CARTOUCHE

COMPASS

KEY & SYMBOLS

FANCY LETTERING

Art History

Composition Concepts

Contrast

Aerial Vantage Point

Perspective

Technical Skills

Hand Lettering

Shading

Watercolor

Exercises

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Exercise One: 1 & 2 Point Perspective
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Axonometric Perspective
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Cartouche & Hand Lettering
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Symbols & Shading
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Watercolor

Your Map Should Include:

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Compass
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Cartouche
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Fancy Hand-drawn Lettering
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Symbols and Shading
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Watercolor