Grade 10 Art Lesson Plan: Individual Work on Reko Rennie

Overview

This plan focuses on Reko Rennie's artistic style and methods, emphasizing personal expression through individual work. The activities aim to encourage students to explore their identity and cultural background while experimenting with visual elements.

Week 1: Introduction to Individual Work

Lesson 1: Introduction to Reko Rennie

Objective: Understand the significance of Reko Rennie's work and how it reflects personal and cultural identity.
Activity: Group discussion on Rennie’s use of patterns and symbols in his art. Students can share what resonates with them personally.

Individual Work Portion

Reflective Writing (10 mins):
- Students write a short paragraph on what cultural identity means to them and how it influences their life and creativity.
Drawing Warm-up (5 mins): Continuous Line Self-Portrait
- Instructions: Keep your eyes on a mirror or selfie. Draw your face in one continuous line without lifting your pencil.
- Purpose: This exercise introduces the idea of flowing expression and personal representation.

Week 2: Exploring Elements and Principles

Lesson 3: Pattern Creation

Objective: Understand the role of line, colour, and pattern in creating personal artwork.
Activity: Use personal symbols to create unique pattern designs.

Individual Work Portion

Sketch and Refine Personal Symbols (15 mins):
- Students will sketch three symbols that represent their identity, heritage, or interests.
- Encourage students to explore various styles (geometric, organic) in representing their symbols.

Week 3: Developing Personal Motifs

Lesson 5: Combining Patterns

Objective: Integrate multiple elements to create a cohesive composition.

Individual Work Portion

Draft Composition (20 mins):
- Students combine their symbols and patterns into a draft composition.
- They should focus on balance and movement across the work.

Week 4: Creating the Major Work

Lesson 7: Major Artwork

Objective: Create a final artwork that incorporates all learned elements and principles of design.

Individual Work Portion

Art Creation (30 mins):
- Students will begin their major artwork using a chosen medium (acrylic, mixed media, etc.).
- They should focus on expressing their identity through their patterns and motifs from previous lessons.

Homework:

Encourage students to continue working on their major artwork at home if needed.

Final Thoughts:

This structured approach promotes individual creativity while ensuring students connect personally with their work by incorporating aspects of their identity, similar to Reko Rennie's approach. The use of individual time will not only foster artistic skills but also encourage self-reflection and personal expression. Students should be reminded to share their artworks and thoughts during group discussions to create a collaborative learning environment.