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Which subject	Art
What topic	Portraits
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Portraits

Objectives

• Understand the basic concepts of portrait drawing.
• Learn to identify key facial features and their proportions.
• Develop skills in sketching a simple portrait.
• Encourage creativity and self-expression through art.

Materials

• Sketch paper (one sheet per student)
• Pencils (one per student)
• Erasers (one per student)
• Reference images of portraits (printed or digital)
• Example portrait drawings for inspiration
• Whiteboard and markers

Grade/Age Group

Doesn't matter

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

Correspondence to National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by developing students' artistic skills and enhancing their understanding of proportions, shapes, and self-expression in art.

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Homework

Students will be assigned to draw a self-portrait at home. The completed assignments will be collected and checked without any student presentations in front of the class.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Portraits	5	Briefly explain what portraits are and showcase examples. Discuss the purpose and importance of capturing likeness.
2	Facial Features Overview	10	Teach students about key facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, ears) and their proportions. Use reference images for demonstration.
3	Guided Sketching	10	Instruct students to start sketching a simple portrait using the guidelines discussed. Walk around to provide feedback and assistance.
4	Individual Practice	5	Allow students to continue working on their portraits independently while encouraging them to incorporate their personal styles.
5	Conclusion and Homework	5	Recap what was learned. Assign homework: draw a self-portrait. Collect completed sketches for feedback without presentation.

Assessment

• Monitor student engagement and participation during the lesson.
• Review the completed homework for understanding and application of portrait techniques.

Lesson script