### Lesson Plan: Intermediate Drawing and Painting
#### Grade: Year 9
#### Duration: 5 weeks (1 class per week, 90 minutes each)
#### Topic: Intermediate Drawing and Painting
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#### Objective:
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate improved drawing and painting techniques.
2. Understand the use of light, shadow, and perspective.
3. Develop skills in color mixing and application.
4. Create an original piece that showcases their improvement and understanding of concepts learned.
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### Week 1: Introduction and Basics
**Objective:** Review basic drawing techniques and introduce students to intermediate concepts.
**Materials:**
- Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
- Drawing paper
- Erasers
- Rulers
**Activities:**
1. **Warm-Up (10 min):** Quick gesture drawings of simple objects (apples, spheres, etc.)
2. **Review Basics (20 min):** Discuss line quality, shading, and basic shapes.
3. **Intermediate Techniques (30 min):** Introduce cross-hatching, stippling, and blending.
4. **Practice Session (20 min):** Students draw a still life using these techniques.
5. **Discussion and Homework (10 min):** Reflect on the practice, assign homework to sketch an object at home using techniques discussed.
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### Week 2: Light, Shadow, and Perspective
**Objective:** Understand and apply concepts of light, shadow, and perspective in drawings.
**Materials:**
- Pencils
- Drawing paper
- Erasers
- Various objects for still life
**Activities:**
1. **Warm-Up (10 min):** Shading spheres to show light source.
2. **Lecture (20 min):** Discuss light sources, shadows, cast shadows, and highlights.
3. **Perspective Introduction (20 min):** One-point and two-point perspective basics.
4. **Practice Session (30 min):** Students draw a simple still-life composition, focusing on light and shadow.
5. **Reflection and Homework (10 min):** Review student work, assign homework to draw a room in one-point perspective.
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### Week 3: Color Theory and Mixing
**Objective:** Develop an understanding of color theory and effective color mixing.
**Materials:**
- Acrylic paints (primary colors, black, and white)
- Palette
- Brushes
- Canvas paper or watercolor paper
- Water cups and paper towels
**Activities:**
1. **Warm-Up (10 min):** Quick color mixing exercises.
2. **Lecture (20 min):** Color wheel basics, primary, secondary, tertiary colors, warm vs. cool colors.
3. **Mixing Exercise (30 min):** Create a color wheel and practice mixing to create different hues.
4. **Application (20 min):** Paint a simple composition focusing on blending and color harmony.
5. **Discussion and Homework (10 min):** Review work, assign homework to create a color study of a chosen subject.
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### Week 4: Advanced Techniques and Mediums
**Objective:** Explore advanced painting techniques and experiment with various mediums.
**Materials:**
- Acrylics, watercolors, pastels
- Canvas paper, watercolor paper
- Brushes and palette knives
**Activities:**
1. **Warm-Up (10 min):** Experiment with different brush strokes and textures.
2. **Lecture (20 min):** Introduce palette knife painting, impasto technique, and mixed media.
3. **Demonstration (20 min):** Live demonstration of advanced techniques.
4. **Practice Session (30 min):** Students experiment with techniques on a simple subject.
5. **Reflection and Homework (10 min):** Review practices, assign homework to create a mixed-media piece.
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### Week 5: Final Project
**Objective:** Apply all learned techniques in a culminating project.
**Materials:**
- Pencils, erasers, acrylic paints, watercolors, pastels, mixed media supplies
- Canvas or heavy-duty paper
- Palette, brushes, palette knives
**Activities:**
1. **Plan (20 min):** Students sketch out their final project, discussing concepts of composition, light, shadow, and color.
2. **Work Session (60 min):** Students begin working on their final project, applying techniques learned throughout the unit.
3. **Gallery Walk (10 min):** Students discuss their work-in-progress, providing peer feedback.
**Homework:** Complete the final project, ensuring all concepts and techniques are utilized.
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### Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment:** Ongoing observation and feedback during class activities.
- **Summative Assessment:** Final project evaluated based on application of techniques, creativity, and craftsmanship.
### Resources:
- Teacher demo materials
- Reference images for still life and projects
- Art technique books and online tutorials
### Extensions:
- Visit an art gallery or virtual tour.
- Invite a local artist for a workshop.
- Host an art exhibit of student work at the end of the unit.
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**Note:** Adjust the lesson plan as needed based on student progress and available resources. Encourage creativity and individual expression throughout the unit.