Lesson Plan for Year 3 - Art - Advanced Drawing and Painting

### Lesson Plan for Year 3 Art Class #### Topic: Advanced Drawing and Painting --- **Grade Level:** Year 3 **Subject:** Art **Duration:** 1 hour --- #### 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. --- #### 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 --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- **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. --- 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.