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Learn to access visual images through tactile methods with Sensational BlackBoard Basics techniques presented by award-winning art teacher Ann Cunningham. Develop skills in drawing, interpreting, and modifying images using basic lines and shapes in an accessible format. Expand on existing images, share sketches, and enhance perception with tactile images and models.
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Tactile Access to Visual Images & • Accessing Higher Ground 2012 PRESENTED BY ANN CUNNINGHAM art teacher Colorado Center for the Blind co-owner Sensational Books 2012 winner of the Bolotin Award
BlackBoard Basicsmaterials • Sensational BlackBoard • 20 pound copy paper • Bic medium point ballpoint pen
BlackBoard Basicstechniques • place board on table, rubber side up • place one sheet of paper on the rubber surface • use ballpoint to draw a straight line • draw a wavy line • draw a circle • make an area of dots • these basic lines are all you need to draw an image of any subject
BlackBoard basicsinterpreting an image • Learning basic shapes - geometric and symbolic
Access to Textbook images • ideally the person drawing the image and the person accessing the image can work together as the picture is drawn • copy an image on to the paper at an appropriate size • Begin by identifying a landmark with a foam dot • trace key lines and identify them as each one is drawn
REsearch INformationimage database • use an image database like google or bing or one for specific topics • select an image with the information needed • print at an appropriate size • trace key lines • option to duplicate image to illustrate over lapping objects
Expanding on existing images • use tactile images and models to gather basic information • use sketches to illustrate differences
drawing techniquesideation • sketch • cut shapes • arrange and rearrange • paste • vinyl shapes and lines
Drawing Techniquessharing • cleaning up sketches • tracing • layering • sketching fresh
Sensational Books . com • Ann Cunningham • ann@sensationalbooks.com • Ann@acunningham.com • 303 238 4760