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Which subject	Art
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	facial features - portraiture
Number of lessons	5
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Any other preferences	fold paper to make their own book where the facial features will be presented

Art Course Plan for Year 7: Exploring Facial Features in Portraiture

Course Introduction

Welcome to our Year 7 Art course focused on the theme of portraiture! Throughout this five-lesson course, students will delve into the fascinating world of facial features, learning techniques to create expressive and accurate portraits. We will explore various artistic styles, observe the proportions of facial features, and use different materials to craft our own unique works of art. By the end of this course, students will have produced a personalised book showcasing their understanding and skills in portraiture.

Course Goal

To enable students to understand and effectively represent facial features in portraiture, fostering both technical skills and creative expression.

Course Aims

• To familiarise students with the proportions and features of the human face.
• To develop students' observational skills through the study of portraits.
• To encourage creativity through various artistic mediums.
• To build confidence in presenting and discussing their artwork.

Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: Introduction to Portraiture

Objectives:

• Understand the historical significance of portraiture.
• Introduce key terminology related to facial features.

Activities:

• Discussion on famous portraits (e.g., the Mona Lisa, Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh).
• Workshop on identifying different facial features and their names.

Lesson 2: Basic Proportions of the Face

Objectives:

• Learn about the proportions of the face (e.g., the rule of thirds).

Activities:

• Sketching basic outlines of the face using proportional guidelines.
• Students will create a facial feature chart to illustrate each component of the face (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.).

Lesson 3: Observational Drawing Techniques

Objectives:

• Develop observational drawing skills.

Activities:

• Guided drawing session where students will practice drawing the features of a partner's face from a live model.
• Introduction to shading techniques to add depth to facial features.

Lesson 4: Exploring Different Styles of Portraiture

Objectives:

• Understand how different artistic styles capture facial features (e.g., realism, cubism, caricature).

Activities:

• Analyse various portraits from different movements.
• Students will attempt to create a portrait in a chosen style.

Lesson 5: Creating and Binding Your Portrait Book

Objectives:

• Compile and present students' final works on facial features in a personal book format.

Activities:

• Students will fold paper to create their own books, adhering their completed exercises and portraits.
• Each student will present their book and discuss their techniques and choices of style.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their participation in class discussions, the quality and creativity of their sketches, and their engagement in the final book presentation. Feedback will be provided on both technical skill and originality throughout the course.

Conclusion

By the end of this course, students will not only gain a solid understanding of facial features in portraiture but will also create a lasting piece of work that reflects their journey through the art of portrait-making. Let's embark on this creative adventure together!