**Year 10 Art Lesson Plan: Advanced Techniques in Drawing and Painting**
**Lesson Duration:** 2 Hours
### **Lesson Objectives:**
1. Students will explore advanced drawing techniques including shading, perspective, and texture.
2. Students will practice advanced painting techniques including blending, glazing, and impasto.
3. Students will create a mixed-media artwork that incorporates both drawing and painting techniques.
4. Students will analyze and critique artworks using appropriate art terminology.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Drawing pencils (various grades)
- Erasers
- Smooth and textured drawing paper
- Rulers
- Charcoal sticks
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Canvas or heavy painting paper
- Acrylic paints, watercolor paints
- Palette knives
- Water cups and palettes
- Aprons and protective coverings
- Reference images of advanced artworks
- Art critique worksheets
### **Lesson Activities:**
**1. Introduction (15 minutes):**
- Brief overview of the lesson objectives.
- Discussion around famous artists known for their advanced techniques in drawing and painting (e.g., Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio for drawing; Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe for painting).
- Explanation and demonstration of key terms: shading, perspective, texture, blending, glazing, impasto.
**2. Drawing Techniques Practice (35 minutes):**
- **Shading Exercise:**
- Provide students with an example of an object.
- Demonstrate different shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, blending).
- Students practice on smooth and textured papers.
- **Perspective Exercise:**
- Quick review of one-point and two-point perspective.
- Students sketch a simple scene using both perspectives.
**3. Painting Techniques Practice (35 minutes):**
- **Blending and Glazing:**
- Demonstrate blending different colors on canvas.
- Show how to apply thin layers of transparent paint (glazing) over a dried layer to change tone and depth.
- Students practice these techniques on sample canvas.
- **Impasto Technique:**
- Introduce the concept of impasto and demonstrate its application using palette knives.
- Students create a small texture study using this technique.
**4. Mixed-Media Artwork Creation (25 minutes):**
- Students plan and start a mixed-media artwork incorporating both advanced drawing and painting techniques.
- They will use their skills in perspective drawing, shading, and painting techniques.
- Encourage creativity and individual expression.
**5. Cleanup and Artwork Display (5 minutes):**
- Ensure students clean up their workspaces.
- Select a temporary display area for work in progress.
**6. Group Critique and Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Gather students around displayed artworks.
- Facilitate a critique session using art-specific language.
- Encourage constructive feedback, focusing on the use of techniques and overall composition.
- Discuss what was challenging and what they enjoyed about the techniques.
### **Assessment:**
- Participation and engagement during the lesson.
- Quality and effort in practice exercises.
- Completion of a mixed-media artwork demonstrating the learned techniques.
- Contribution during the critique session.
### **Differentiation:**
- Provide additional guidance and support to students who struggle with specific techniques.
- Offer extension activities (such as working with more complex compositions or exploring additional media) for advanced students.
### **Homework:**
- Ask students to bring in a photograph or an object they want to use as a reference for their mixed-media artwork next week.
### **Reflection:**
- At the end of the session, students can write a brief reflection on which techniques they found most effective and which they found most challenging.
This lesson plan ensures that Year 10 students are not only practicing advanced techniques but also developing critical thinking and creativity through mixed-media art.