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Which subject	Art
What topic	Composition in Stull life
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Composition in Still Life

Subject

Art

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the principles of composition in still life artwork.
• Identify different techniques for arranging objects in a cohesive manner.
• Create a preliminary sketch of a still life composition using learned techniques.

Materials

• Sketch paper
• Pencils
• Erasers
• A selection of still life objects (e.g., fruit, vases, flowers)
• Visual aids demonstrating examples of still life compositions

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Visual Arts, focusing on exploring and expressing ideas through artforms while developing students' understanding of composition and design principles.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Still Life	5	Discuss what still life is and show examples of well-composed still life artworks.
2	Principles of Composition	10	Introduce key principles of composition (balance, focal points, harmony) with visual aids.
3	Object Arrangement	5	Provide students with still life objects. Have them practice arranging objects based on composition principles.
4	Sketching	7	Students create a preliminary sketch of their arranged still life composition on sketch paper.
5	Reflection and Wrap-Up	3	Review key concepts learned and discuss how to apply composition techniques in future artworks.

Homework

• Students will finish their still life sketches at home, applying the principles of composition discussed in class.
• Homework will be checked by the teacher in the next lesson without requiring student presentations.

Lesson script