**Grade 11 Art Lesson Plan: Art Critique**
**Lesson Title: Understanding and Conducting Art Critique**
**Grade Level:** 11
**Subject:** Art
**Duration:** 90 minutes (1 class period)
**Objectives:**
1. Students will understand the purpose and components of an art critique.
2. Students will learn to utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate artwork.
3. Students will practice giving constructive feedback using appropriate art vocabulary.
4. Students will develop confidence in presenting their thoughts and critiques in both written and verbal form.
**Standards Addressed:**
- **CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1** Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues.
- **NCAS** (National Core Arts Standards): Responding, Anchor Standard #7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
**Materials Needed:**
- Selection of diverse artworks (prints, digital images, etc.)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Art critique worksheets
- Projector (optional)
- Internet access (optional for accessing online museums or galleries)
- Notebooks and writing utensils
**Lesson Activities:**
**1. Introduction (15 minutes)**
- Begin with a brief discussion on what art critique is and its importance in the art world.
- Highlight the four steps of art critique: Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Judgment.
- Provide examples of how professional art critics write art critiques.
**2. Presentation (15 minutes)**
- Show a video or presentation about how to conduct an art critique.
- Display an artwork and walk the students through a live critique, modeling how to use the four steps effectively.
- *Description*: Ask students to point out observable features without interpreting the work.
- *Analysis*: Discuss the elements and principles of art (line, color, texture, balance, contrast, etc.).
- *Interpretation*: Encourage students to infer the meaning or message behind the artwork.
- *Judgment*: Open a discussion on their opinions about the artwork's success and value.
**3. Guided Practice (30 minutes)**
- Divide the students into small groups and assign each group an artwork.
- Provide each group with an art critique worksheet.
- Instruct each group to work through the four steps of critique together, discussing and filling out the worksheet.
**4. Group Presentations (20 minutes)**
- Have each group present their critique to the class.
- Encourage other students to ask questions and provide additional feedback.
**5. Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)**
- Lead a class discussion on what they learned from the activity.
- Ask students to reflect on how critiquing art helps in understanding both art and artists better.
- Discuss how being able to critique art can enhance their own artistic skills.
**6. Closure (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Introduce the homework assignment: Select an artwork (could be from a museum website, their own art piece, or a famous artwork) and write a one-page art critique following the steps learned in class.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in group discussions and activities.
- Completeness and quality of the critique worksheet.
- Quality and thoroughness of the written homework critique.
**Homework:**
- Write a one-page art critique on a chosen art piece using the four steps of art critique. This will be due in the next class session and will be discussed for formative feedback.
**Differentiation:**
- Provide additional support for students who may need help with art vocabulary or understanding critique steps, such as a vocabulary sheet or graphic organizer.
- Offer advanced options like comparing and contrasting multiple artworks for students who need more challenge.
**Teacher Reflection:**
Post-lesson, the teacher should reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson. Were objectives met? How did students engage with the content? What could be improved in future lessons?
**Optional Extensions:**
- Invite a local artist or art critic for an interactive session.
- Visit a local art museum or arrange a virtual tour, focusing on applying critique skills learned in class.
**End of Lesson Plan**