Year 10 Art Lesson Plan: Individual Work
Overview
This lesson plan outlines a series of activities designed to foster creativity and develop artistic skills focused on personal expression and exploration of elements and principles in art. Students will engage in a variety of tasks over five weeks, including warm-up exercises, personal symbolism, and the creation of a major artwork.
Week 2: Lesson 3 - Exploring Elements and Principles
Lesson Objectives
- To understand and apply elements of art such as line, colour, and pattern.
- To design creative patterns using personal symbols.
Individual Work Section (Total Time: 60 minutes)
1. Continuous Line Self-Portrait (5 mins)
- Activity:
- Students will create a continuous line drawing of their face while observing their reflection in a mirror or using a selfie.
- Instructions:
- Using a pencil, draw your face in one single line without lifting your pencil.
- Focus on the contours and features of your face, allowing for creative expression.
2. Sketch and Refine Personal Symbols (20 mins)
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Activity:
- Each student will develop three personal symbols that represent aspects of their identity, interests, or experiences.
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Instructions:
- Spend the first 10 minutes brainstorming what symbols resonate with you. Consider your hobbies, beliefs, or anything unique to you.
- Sketch each symbol in a small box, ensuring each one is distinct.
- Use the remaining 10 minutes to refine and elaborate on these symbols. Bring in elements of line, colour, and pattern.
3. Pattern Design Using Personal Symbols (30 mins)
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Activity:
- Students will create a repeating pattern design that incorporates their three symbols.
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Instructions:
- Choose one of your symbols as the primary focus and develop a pattern layout.
- Integrate the other symbols into the design.
- Use various line techniques (thick, thin, dashed), apply colour, and explore the use of negative space to create a dynamic pattern.
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Reflection (5 mins):
- As you work, consider how your choices reflect your personal identity. Write down 2-3 sentences about how you feel your patterns are representative of your symbols.
Materials Needed
- Art Supplies:
- Pencils, erasers, sketch paper, coloured markers or pencils, and mirrors.
- Handout for Students:
- A handout outlining the objectives of the lesson, examples of personal symbols, rough ideas for patterns, and encouraging questions to prompt self-reflection.
Cleanup Time (5 mins)
- Instruct students to clean their workspace, take care of art materials, and help tidy the classroom.
Homework (Optional)
- Reflect on today’s lesson in a brief journal entry, discussing which symbols you chose and why they are significant to you. Consider how you can expand on these ideas in future artwork.
Conclusion
This individual work segment immerses students in personal exploration and encourages them to articulate their identities through art. By focusing on continuous line drawing, symbol creation, and pattern design, students will actively engage with key artistic concepts while cultivating their unique artistic voices.
Note to Teachers
Ensure to provide encouragement and feedback throughout the lesson, promoting a supportive environment where students feel free to express their individuality through their art.