2.03 DBA
quest
The
for the
shades
Start game
Story
2D Studio art adventure
Welcome to ARTLANTIS! Thank goodness you’ve come! We need your help! To restore the kingdom you must unlock the 4 GEMS OF REALISM the pencil sword has enough power to defeat the dreaded DULL SHADE DRAGON!!!
2.03 Mission
Your mission is to demonstrate your understanding of realistic drawing techniques. You’ll explore the different shading methods, choose your drawing tools, design a cohesive composition, and describe your still life drawing setup. This will prepare you for your next project: your 2.04 value your texture drawing. Do you accept?
Yes
No
Every artist’s journey is unique. Whether you’re wielding a charcoal sword or a graphite wand, your creativity is your greatest weapon. Which do you prefer?
Pencil
Charcoal
I knew you would not fail me! Thanks a lot! Here is the sword of shading and realism. Now gather the Elemental Gems to complete it and save the kingdom!
You’ve entered the Elemental Hall, a glowing chamber deep within the Castle of Creativity. Seven floating crystals represent the Elements of Art, and seven enchanted runes pulse with the Principles of Design. To unlock your next quest, you must prove your mastery.
elemental hall
principles of design
Elements of art
Line
shape
On a scale of 1-4, How well you do know them?
color
value
space
move the crystal to the correct element
form
Texture
Next
LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM
EARTH GEM
Watch out, a wandering skeleton is in your way! Get the earth gem by passing a quiz...
Start level
Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You won’t be worthy of the Earth Gem until you get all my questions correct. Do you dare to try?
Ouch! I thought you were cool ... What will become of us!
Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you
Only those who master the FOUR SACRED shading techniques may pass. Which shading technique is shown?
STIPPLING
SMUDGING
CROSS HATCHING
HATCHING
GREAT JOB!!!!!
wHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHADING TECHNIQUE?
Next
Congratulations!! Here is your reward, you have earned it
What could be the potential Research Gap based on the title?
The lack of research on the use of Soybean and Banana Peel extracts as shrimp feed alternatives
The lack of research on potential shrimp feed alternatives
Assess how the new feed affects water quality, waste production, and overall environmental sustainability.
Add a large amount of salt all at once to restore salinity quickly.
Gradually reintroduce saltwater to avoid shocking the shrimp
Your research team is testing a low-cost shrimp feed alternative that reduces reliance on fishmeal. However, some farmers report increased waste accumulation in ponds after using the new formula. What should your research focus on?
Assess how the new feed affects water quality, waste production, and overall environmental sustainability.
Ignore environmental concerns and focus only on reducing feed costs.
A new fermented soybean-based feed is being tested as an alternative to traditional fishmeal. However, shrimp seem to be eating more but gaining less weight. Farmers are concerned about feed efficiency. What research objective should guide your study?
Ignore feed efficiency and assume shrimp will adapt over time.
Analyze the feed conversion ratio (FCR) and improve nutrient absorption for better growth efficiency.
Hahahaha, what do you say? ...
Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!
LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM
AIR GEM
Choose the correct image to get out of the room alive and get the next gem
Start level
What tool works best for smudging?
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! Do you have a blending stump?
Erasers are better for?
Next
Which element of art helps you create depth and dimension in your drawing?
VALUE
SHAPE
correct!
How do you create darker values and shadows in your drawings?
Next
The more value you create- the more realistic and dimensional your drawing will be!
Which drawing is better?
YAY! Yes! Erasing the outlines helps create depth.
Which form is ORGANIC?
You got the Air Gem! YAYYYYYYY
How should the shrimps be contained?
LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM
WATER GEM
Drag the light to find the correct answer
Start level
Which pencil would you use to create the darkest shadows?
2B
3H
HB
YES!!! B Pencils are softest and darkest!
You got the Water gem!
Share the drawing you are most proud of or liked the most with the kingdom!
2.02
1.04
1.03
And now look for the gem! Hurry up!
Search for a word related to the type of shrimp studied
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Litopenaeus vannamei
Penaeus monodon
HB pencils are in the middle- there is another that is softer and darker
You’ve got the right tool, just not the right spell—let’s recalibrate.”
Try Again
sometimes strong outlines flatten an object or drawing
DO you agree?
Try Again
cubes are geometric
You got this
Try Again
3h pencils are the hardest and lightest.
The Pencil Keep rejects your answer—but not your courage. Choose again, brave artist.
Try Again
SHAPES ARE FLAT 2 DIMENSIONAL OBJECTs
You’ve got the right tool, just not the right spell—let’s recalibrate.”
Try Again
LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM
FIRE GEM
Search among the tiles for the correct answer
Start level
The lines in Vincent Van Gogh's sketch show
Balance
Emphasis
Movement
50
30
YES!!!! What shading technique would help you create a BUMPY texture?
Smudging
Stippling
Blending
During your experiment, you monitored water quality while using Soybean and Banana peel Feeds. You observed that salinity, pH, ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite levels remained stable throughout the study. What does this finding indicate?
SB Feeds eliminates all waste from shrimp farms
SB Feeds has no negative impact on water quality, making it an environmentally friendly alternative.
SB Feeds negatively impacts water quality and increases pollution.
90
10
You are analyzing the survival rate (%) of shrimp fed with different formulations of sustainable feed alternatives. The study involves recording mortality rates across multiple trials. What type of research is this?
Quantitative
Qualitative
Your research team is evaluating the long-term sustainability of SB Feeds. What would be a key indicator?
The color of shrimp shells when fed SB Feeds for six months.
The availability of raw materials (soybean & banana peel) for large-scale feed production.
You got the Fire Gem!
try again!
Erasers are better for creating highlights
You’ve unlocked partial XP—let’s level up with a different tool
Try Again
close!
Try Again
try again!
You can do it!
Mistakes are just creative detours. Let’s reroute and try again!
Try Again
try again!
The eraser is better for creating highlights
Mistakes are just creative detours. Let’s reroute and try again!
Try Again
try again!
Emphasis in art is a principle of design where artists highlight a specific element or area to create a focal point that draws the viewer's attention, often achieved through contrast, placement, isolation, or exaggeration of scale, color, value, or texture. By making one part dominant over others, artists can guide the audience's eye through a composition, convey emotion, and create a unique visual experience
You’re building your art muscles—this challenge is making you stronger!
Try Again
try again!
Balance in art is the distribution of visual weight of the elements within a composition to create a sense of stability and harmony.
You’ve unlocked partial XP—let’s level up with a stronger move!”
Try Again
You’ve assembled the Sword of Realism. Its blade gleams with technique, texture, and truth. But one challenge remains…”
Defeat the DULL SHADE dragon!
How dare you disturb my slumber with your scribbles and smudges! You think your sword of realism can defeat me? Prove it!
To use your sword- tell us what 3 dimensional object with texture you might want to draw for your 2.04 Value your texture project!
How will you create realistic texture?
Show off your composition skills!
You’ve defeated Dullshade the Dragon! His fog has lifted, and Artlantis shines once more. Your mastery of value, texture, and composition has restored the realm.
you did it!
Every artist’s journey continues beyond the quest. Keep drawing, keep growing, and return to Artlantis anytime!
- Click on Assessments or grade report.
- Click 2.03 Discussion Based Assessment
- IN THE STUDENT COMMENTS: TYPE THE DATE of your DBA & your ‘yelp’ rating.
- Click SUBMIT for Grading.
Do you know how to submit your 2.03 DBA?
Yes
No
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DBA TODAY
click 2.03
- Type the Date and your YELP rating in the student comments box!
- Submit and celebrate
2.03 DBA Quest for the Shades
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Transcript
2.03 DBA
quest
The
for the
shades
Start game
Story
2D Studio art adventure
Welcome to ARTLANTIS! Thank goodness you’ve come! We need your help! To restore the kingdom you must unlock the 4 GEMS OF REALISM the pencil sword has enough power to defeat the dreaded DULL SHADE DRAGON!!!
2.03 Mission
Your mission is to demonstrate your understanding of realistic drawing techniques. You’ll explore the different shading methods, choose your drawing tools, design a cohesive composition, and describe your still life drawing setup. This will prepare you for your next project: your 2.04 value your texture drawing. Do you accept?
Yes
No
Every artist’s journey is unique. Whether you’re wielding a charcoal sword or a graphite wand, your creativity is your greatest weapon. Which do you prefer?
Pencil
Charcoal
I knew you would not fail me! Thanks a lot! Here is the sword of shading and realism. Now gather the Elemental Gems to complete it and save the kingdom!
You’ve entered the Elemental Hall, a glowing chamber deep within the Castle of Creativity. Seven floating crystals represent the Elements of Art, and seven enchanted runes pulse with the Principles of Design. To unlock your next quest, you must prove your mastery.
elemental hall
principles of design
Elements of art
Line
shape
On a scale of 1-4, How well you do know them?
color
value
space
move the crystal to the correct element
form
Texture
Next
LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM
EARTH GEM
Watch out, a wandering skeleton is in your way! Get the earth gem by passing a quiz...
Start level
Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You won’t be worthy of the Earth Gem until you get all my questions correct. Do you dare to try?
Ouch! I thought you were cool ... What will become of us!
Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you
Only those who master the FOUR SACRED shading techniques may pass. Which shading technique is shown?
STIPPLING
SMUDGING
CROSS HATCHING
HATCHING
GREAT JOB!!!!!
wHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHADING TECHNIQUE?
Next
Congratulations!! Here is your reward, you have earned it
What could be the potential Research Gap based on the title?
The lack of research on the use of Soybean and Banana Peel extracts as shrimp feed alternatives
The lack of research on potential shrimp feed alternatives
Assess how the new feed affects water quality, waste production, and overall environmental sustainability.
Add a large amount of salt all at once to restore salinity quickly.
Gradually reintroduce saltwater to avoid shocking the shrimp
Your research team is testing a low-cost shrimp feed alternative that reduces reliance on fishmeal. However, some farmers report increased waste accumulation in ponds after using the new formula. What should your research focus on?
Assess how the new feed affects water quality, waste production, and overall environmental sustainability.
Ignore environmental concerns and focus only on reducing feed costs.
A new fermented soybean-based feed is being tested as an alternative to traditional fishmeal. However, shrimp seem to be eating more but gaining less weight. Farmers are concerned about feed efficiency. What research objective should guide your study?
Ignore feed efficiency and assume shrimp will adapt over time.
Analyze the feed conversion ratio (FCR) and improve nutrient absorption for better growth efficiency.
Hahahaha, what do you say? ...
Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!
LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM
AIR GEM
Choose the correct image to get out of the room alive and get the next gem
Start level
What tool works best for smudging?
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! Do you have a blending stump?
Erasers are better for?
Next
Which element of art helps you create depth and dimension in your drawing?
VALUE
SHAPE
correct!
How do you create darker values and shadows in your drawings?
Next
The more value you create- the more realistic and dimensional your drawing will be!
Which drawing is better?
YAY! Yes! Erasing the outlines helps create depth.
Which form is ORGANIC?
You got the Air Gem! YAYYYYYYY
How should the shrimps be contained?
LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM
WATER GEM
Drag the light to find the correct answer
Start level
Which pencil would you use to create the darkest shadows?
2B
3H
HB
YES!!! B Pencils are softest and darkest!
You got the Water gem!
Share the drawing you are most proud of or liked the most with the kingdom!
2.02
1.04
1.03
And now look for the gem! Hurry up!
Search for a word related to the type of shrimp studied
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Litopenaeus vannamei
Penaeus monodon
HB pencils are in the middle- there is another that is softer and darker
You’ve got the right tool, just not the right spell—let’s recalibrate.”
Try Again
sometimes strong outlines flatten an object or drawing
DO you agree?
Try Again
cubes are geometric
You got this
Try Again
3h pencils are the hardest and lightest.
The Pencil Keep rejects your answer—but not your courage. Choose again, brave artist.
Try Again
SHAPES ARE FLAT 2 DIMENSIONAL OBJECTs
You’ve got the right tool, just not the right spell—let’s recalibrate.”
Try Again
LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM
FIRE GEM
Search among the tiles for the correct answer
Start level
The lines in Vincent Van Gogh's sketch show
Balance
Emphasis
Movement
50
30
YES!!!! What shading technique would help you create a BUMPY texture?
Smudging
Stippling
Blending
During your experiment, you monitored water quality while using Soybean and Banana peel Feeds. You observed that salinity, pH, ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite levels remained stable throughout the study. What does this finding indicate?
SB Feeds eliminates all waste from shrimp farms
SB Feeds has no negative impact on water quality, making it an environmentally friendly alternative.
SB Feeds negatively impacts water quality and increases pollution.
90
10
You are analyzing the survival rate (%) of shrimp fed with different formulations of sustainable feed alternatives. The study involves recording mortality rates across multiple trials. What type of research is this?
Quantitative
Qualitative
Your research team is evaluating the long-term sustainability of SB Feeds. What would be a key indicator?
The color of shrimp shells when fed SB Feeds for six months.
The availability of raw materials (soybean & banana peel) for large-scale feed production.
You got the Fire Gem!
try again!
Erasers are better for creating highlights
You’ve unlocked partial XP—let’s level up with a different tool
Try Again
close!
Try Again
try again!
You can do it!
Mistakes are just creative detours. Let’s reroute and try again!
Try Again
try again!
The eraser is better for creating highlights
Mistakes are just creative detours. Let’s reroute and try again!
Try Again
try again!
Emphasis in art is a principle of design where artists highlight a specific element or area to create a focal point that draws the viewer's attention, often achieved through contrast, placement, isolation, or exaggeration of scale, color, value, or texture. By making one part dominant over others, artists can guide the audience's eye through a composition, convey emotion, and create a unique visual experience
You’re building your art muscles—this challenge is making you stronger!
Try Again
try again!
Balance in art is the distribution of visual weight of the elements within a composition to create a sense of stability and harmony.
You’ve unlocked partial XP—let’s level up with a stronger move!”
Try Again
You’ve assembled the Sword of Realism. Its blade gleams with technique, texture, and truth. But one challenge remains…”
Defeat the DULL SHADE dragon!
How dare you disturb my slumber with your scribbles and smudges! You think your sword of realism can defeat me? Prove it!
To use your sword- tell us what 3 dimensional object with texture you might want to draw for your 2.04 Value your texture project!
How will you create realistic texture?
Show off your composition skills!
You’ve defeated Dullshade the Dragon! His fog has lifted, and Artlantis shines once more. Your mastery of value, texture, and composition has restored the realm.
you did it!
Every artist’s journey continues beyond the quest. Keep drawing, keep growing, and return to Artlantis anytime!
Do you know how to submit your 2.03 DBA?
Yes
No
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DBA TODAY
click 2.03