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How to Draw Caricatures

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Caricature drawing is fun, and can help learners explore the principle of design and content specific vocabulary. They view a video and books that use character drawings, discuss vocabulary such as exaggeration, proportion, and symmetry, then draw a caricature of a person or animal. 

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principles of design, design, art vocabulary, Drawing

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art vocabulary, drawing techniques, principles of design, pencil drawing, personal characteristics, caricature drawing, attention to detail, visual and performing arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Project-Based Learning

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