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Which subject	Art
What topic	Self portrait emotion clay
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Self Portrait Emotion Clay

Objectives

To explore the concept of self-portraiture through the medium of clay
To express emotions and feelings through artistic representation
To enhance fine motor skills and creativity
To encourage self-reflection and personal expression

Materials

Air-dry clay (enough for 20 students)
Sculpting tools (e.g., wooden modeling tools, plastic knives)
Water bowls for smoothing clay
Paper plates or boards (for working surfaces)
Markers for sketching initial ideas
Examples of self-portrait sculptures for inspiration
Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 8

Subject

Art

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Art and Design, focusing on student’s ability to develop ideas and use materials to create expressive works.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Discuss the concept of self-portraits and emotions. Show examples of clay sculptures.
2	Sketching Ideas	5 minutes	Students sketch their ideas for their self-portrait on paper. Encourage them to think about facial expressions that convey emotions.
3	Clay Preparation	5 minutes	Distribute clay and tools; demonstrate how to shape the clay for the sculpture.
4	Creating Sculptures	10 minutes	Students sculpt their self-portraits from clay, focusing on expressing the chosen emotion. Teachers circulate to provide assistance and feedback.
5	Clean Up	2 minutes	Students clean up their workstations, putting away tools and excess clay.
6	Reflection and Homework	3 minutes	Brief discussion on what they learned; assign homework: write a short paragraph about what emotion their sculpture conveys and why. Collect reflections without presentations.

Homework

Students are to write a short paragraph describing the emotion their sculpture represents and the techniques they used. Homework will be collected and checked for understanding and depth of thought without student presentations.