# Lesson Plan for The Arts: Intermediate Techniques (Drawing, Painting)
## Year 5
### Lesson Duration
- **Total Time:** 1 hour 30 minutes
### Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand and apply intermediate drawing techniques including shading, blending, and perspective.
2. Explore intermediate painting techniques such as color mixing, layering, and texture creation.
3. Create a cohesive artwork implementing the discussed techniques.
### Materials Needed
- Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- Erasers
- Drawing paper/sketchbooks
- A variety of paint brushes (flat, round, detail)
- Watercolor or acrylic paints
- Water containers
- Palettes
- Mixing trays
- Paper towels
- Aprons or old shirts
- Examples of artwork demonstrating discussed techniques
### Lesson Procedure
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Welcome and Objective Overview:**
- Briefly introduce the lesson’s objectives.
- Explain the importance of refining drawing and painting techniques.
2. **Historical Context:**
- Show examples of artwork (both classical and contemporary) highlighting drawing and painting techniques.
- Discuss how these techniques contribute to the overall effect and intention of the artwork.
#### Guided Practice: Drawing Techniques (20 minutes)
1. **Shading and Blending:**
- Demonstrate shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, smooth shading).
- Show how blending with fingers, tissue, or blending stumps can create gradients.
- Allow students to practice these techniques on their drawing paper.
2. **Perspective Drawing:**
- Explain the basics of one-point and two-point perspective.
- Demonstrate how to draw basic shapes (cubes, buildings) using perspective.
- Provide students time to practice drawing simple objects using perspective.
#### Guided Practice: Painting Techniques (20 minutes)
1. **Color Mixing:**
- Demonstrate how to mix primary colors to create secondary and tertiary colors.
- Explain the concept of complementary colors and how they create contrast.
- Allow students to practice mixing colors on their palettes.
2. **Layering and Texture Creation:**
- Show the difference between opaque and transparent layers.
- Demonstrate techniques to create texture (dry brushing, impasto, sponge).
- Provide time for students to experiment with these methods on their painting paper.
#### Independent Practice (30 minutes)
1. **Creating a Cohesive Artwork:**
- Instruct students to create an artwork that incorporates both drawing and painting techniques discussed.
- Encourage them to think about composition, use of perspective, shading, color mixing, and texture.
- Walk around to offer individual guidance and feedback.
#### Conclusion and Reflection (10 minutes)
1. **Group Sharing:**
- Allow students to share their artwork with the class.
- Encourage positive feedback and constructive critique from peers.
2. **Self-Reflection:**
- Have students write a brief reflection on what techniques they found most useful and what they would like to improve on in future projects.
### Assessment
- **Formative Assessment:**
- Observation of students during guided practice and independent work.
- Immediate feedback and assistance based on practice outcomes.
- **Summative Assessment:**
- Completion and quality of the final artwork incorporating intermediate techniques.
- Participation in the reflection and group sharing session.
### Extension Activity
- **Art Analysis Project:**
- Ask students to choose an artist and analyze their use of drawing and painting techniques. They can present their findings in a written report or a short presentation.
### Differentiation
- **For Students Needing Extra Help:**
- Provide additional guided practice with closely monitored steps, and use visual aids or step-by-step worksheets.
- **For Advanced Students:**
- Encourage experimentation with more complex techniques (e.g., mixed media, advanced perspectives) and provide additional resources or projects.
### Classroom Setup
- Arrange desks so that materials are easily accessible for all students.
- Ensure there are enough water containers and paper towels to minimize interruptions.
- Use a display area for showing technique examples and student work.