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Which subject	Art
What topic	Elements of Art and principles of design
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Objectives

• Identify the seven elements of art: line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture.
• Understand the principles of design including balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.
• Create a composition that effectively incorporates both elements of art and principles of design.

Materials

• Various art supplies (colored pencils, markers, construction paper, etc.)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector or screen (for showing examples)
• Handouts outlining elements of art and principles of design

Grade/Age Group

• Year/Grade: 8

Subject

• Art

Class Size

• 20 students

Lesson Duration

• 30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the National Core Arts Standards focusing on creating, presenting, responding, and connecting in visual arts.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Elements	5	Briefly introduce the seven elements of art with examples.
2	Introduction to Principles	5	Explain the principles of design using visual aids.
3	Group Discussion	5	Break students into pairs to discuss how elements and principles can be seen in famous artworks.
4	Guided Practice	10	Demonstrate creating a simple composition on the whiteboard that includes both elements and principles.
5	Independent Work	5	Students create their own composition using provided materials. Encourage creativity and application of discussed concepts.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework	5	Review key concepts and assign homework: create an art piece at home that incorporates elements of art and principles of design. Have students submit a photo of their artwork via email for feedback.

Homework

• Students are to create a piece of art at home that incorporates at least three elements of art and two principles of design. They should submit a digital photo of their artwork via email for review. No presentations will be required.

Assessment

• Informal assessment will be conducted through observation during group discussions and independent practice.
• Homework will be graded based on creativity and adherence to the lesson's concepts, with feedback provided via email.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to explore their own unique style and approach in their artworks.
• Consider providing examples of diverse artists to inspire students.

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