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Which subjectArt
What age groupYear or Grade 7
What topicFormal elements
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Art Lesson Introduction: Exploring Formal Elements

🎨 Lesson Kick-off: The Art of Observation

Introduction

Welcome, Year 7 artists! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey through the world of Formal Elements in art. Before we dive into our lesson, let’s start with an engaging activity that will spark your creativity and sharpen your observational skills.

Activity: "Elemental Scavenger Hunt"

Objective:

In this introductory activity, you will explore your surroundings and identify examples of the formal elements in art: line, shape, form, space, colour, texture, and value. This hands-on experience will help you see these elements in a new light.

Instructions:

  1. Gather Materials: You will need a pencil and your sketchbook. If you're feeling adventurous, bring along some coloured pencils or markers!

  2. Look Around: Take a moment to observe your classroom. What do you see? Pay close attention to the shapes of your chairs, the lines of the windows, and the colours on the walls.

  3. Scavenger Hunt:

    • I will give you 10 minutes to find and sketch three examples of each formal element.
    • For example:
      • Line: The straight edge of a desk or the curved line of a plant stem.
      • Shape: The round shape of a clock or the triangular shape of a door.
      • Colour: Note the different colours of your classmates’ clothing or the vibrant hues of a poster.

  4. Sketch and Label: As you sketch, make sure to label each element so we can discuss them later.

Reflection

Once the scavenger hunt is over and you have gathered your sketches, we will come back together as a class to share our findings. What formal elements did you notice? Which ones stood out to you the most?

Conclusion

This activity is just the beginning of our exploration into the core aspects of art. By the end of our lesson, you will have a deeper understanding of how these formal elements work together to create visual harmony in a piece of art.

Get excited to uncover the beauty in the detail around us, and let’s get started on identifying these essential components that make art truly captivating!