Mountain Landscapes with Highlights and Shadows using Clipping Masks in Procreate

Background Information: This lesson is the first installment of creating mountain landscapes in Procreate. I prefer to use this sequence of mountain landscapes to help students learn the system of layers in the app, while also reinforce their knowledge of value. Students first begin with creating mountains with highlights and shadows through the use of clipping masks. Clipping masks are my method of choice due to the non-destructive nature. However, depending on the storage size of the iPad, clipping masks do use a higher number of layers. The use of alpha lock is another method that achieves the same effect--however, it is a destructive method of creating.	Learning Objectives: The student will learn how to create highlights and shadows in Procreate through the use of clipping masks. The student will learn how to use blending modes to create value. The student will create an original landscape that demonstrates a correct use of value with a light source. The student will learn how to create non-destructive layers in their digital drawings.
Anchor Standards: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work. Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation	Essential Questions: What conditions, attitudes, and behaviors support creativity and innovative thinking? How do artists work? How do artists and designers determine whether a particular direction in their work is effective? How do artists and designers learn from trial and error?
Enduring Understanding(s): Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills that can be developed. Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and art-making approaches. Artist and designers develop excellence through practice and constructive critique, reflecting on, revising, and refining work over time.	Resources: YouTube Tutorial
Project Duration (2-3 Days): Introduction, tutorial: 25 minutes Studio Time: 50 Minutes Reflection and Critique: 1 Day	Differentiation: Students may follow teacher tutorial, but can change color palette or minor details to help create their own version. Students with more advance skill sets may experiment with different textures and lines of their mountain ranges. The smoother lines are easier for beginner students.

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Happy Reflecting!

-K