| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Art |
| What topic | Chuck Close and portraiture |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Chuck Close and Portraiture
Year 7
Art
20
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum for Visual Arts, encouraging students to develop skills in artistic practice, visual culture, and critical analysis of artworks.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Chuck Close | 5 | Brief introduction to Chuck Close, his life, and his contribution to portraiture. Show students some of his works using a projector. |
| 2 | Discussion of Portraiture | 5 | Engage students in a discussion about what portraiture means. Questions: What makes a good portrait? What emotions can be conveyed through portraiture? |
| 3 | Demonstration of Techniques | 10 | Demonstrate how to create a portrait using grid techniques and large shapes, mimicking Close's style. Focus on capturing proportions and features. |
| 4 | Independent Work | 10 | Allow students to start creating their own portraits using the techniques demonstrated. Encourage them to think creatively about colours and expressions. |
| 5 | Clean Up and Review | 5 | Wrap up the lesson by having students clean up their areas. Conduct a quick review of what they learned today. Explain how their work will be assessed through submission rather than presentation. |
Students will complete their portraits at home if not finished during the lesson. Upon submission, students will receive feedback via written comments without needing to present in front of the class.