### Lesson Plan for Year 3 Art Class
#### Topic: Advanced Drawing and Painting
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**Grade Level:** Year 3
**Subject:** Art
**Duration:** 1 hour
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#### Objectives:
1. **Students will learn** advanced drawing techniques such as shading, perspective, and proportion.
2. **Students will understand** the basics of color theory and blending in painting.
3. **Students will create** a mixed-media artwork that incorporates both advanced drawing and painting techniques.
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#### Materials:
- Pencils (HB, 2B, 6B)
- Erasers
- Rulers
- Sketch paper
- Drawing paper
- Watercolor paints
- Paintbrushes
- Palettes
- Cups for water
- Paper towels
- Color wheel handouts
- Samples of famous artworks for inspiration
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#### Lesson Outline:
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up (5 minutes):**
- Welcome students.
- Quick warm-up drawing exercise: Have students sketch simple objects around them to get their hands moving.
2. **Introduction to Advanced Drawing (5 minutes):**
- Explain the day's objectives.
- Briefly discuss advanced drawing techniques (shading, perspective, proportion).
- Show samples of famous artworks to illustrate these techniques.
**Main Activity (40 minutes)**
3. **Advanced Drawing Techniques (15 minutes):**
- **Shading and Light Source:** Demonstrate shading techniques using different pencils (HB, 2B, and 6B). Have students practice on their sketch paper.
- **Perspective Drawing:** Explain and demonstrate 1-point and 2-point perspective. Guide students in drawing a simple object or scene in perspective.
- **Proportion:** Discuss human figure proportions. Students draw a simple figure maintaining correct proportions.
4. **Color Theory and Painting Techniques (15 minutes):**
- **Color Wheel:** Explain the color wheel, primary/secondary colors, and complementary colors. Hand out color wheel sheets.
- **Blending and Mixing:** Demonstrate basic watercolor blending techniques. Have students practice blending colors on their drawing paper.
- **Combining Drawing and Painting:** Show how to incorporate both drawing and painting techniques in one artwork.
5. **Creating Mixed-Media Artwork (10 minutes):**
- Assign students to create a final piece that incorporates advanced drawing and painting techniques discussed.
- Circulate and assist students individually, offering constructive feedback.
**Closing (10 minutes)**
6. **Display and Reflect:**
- Encourage students to display their work.
- Conduct a brief class discussion: What did they find challenging or enjoyable? What techniques would they like to explore further?
- Collect materials and ensure the workspace is clean.
7. **Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment:**
- Recap major points of the lesson.
- Assign a simple homework project: Create a small mixed-media piece (drawing and painting) at home using techniques learned.
- Thank students for their participation.
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#### Assessment:
- **Participation and Engagement:** Observe student involvement during the lesson.
- **Technique Application:** Evaluate students' grasp of advanced drawing techniques and color blending in their artwork.
- **Creativity and Effort:** Assess the creativity and effort put into their mixed-media art piece.
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**Teacher's Notes:**
- Adjust the pace according to the class's understanding. Some concepts might need more time.
- Provide additional support for students struggling with specific techniques.
- Encourage creativity and individual expression in their art pieces.
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This lesson plan should engage Year 3 students in learning advanced drawing and painting techniques, allowing them to explore their creativity and develop new skills.