### Lesson Plan: Intermediate Techniques in Drawing and Painting
#### Year 6 Art Class
**Topic:** Intermediate Techniques (Drawing and Painting)
**Duration:** 90 minutes
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#### Objectives:
- Understand and apply intermediate techniques in drawing and painting.
- Develop observation skills and attention to detail.
- Experiment with blending and shading in both drawing and painting.
- Produce a piece of art that demonstrates the learned techniques.
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#### Materials:
- Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- Erasers
- Drawing paper/sketchbooks
- Paints (watercolor, acrylic)
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Palettes
- Water containers
- Mixing trays
- Paper towels
- Reference images (still life, landscape, portraits)
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#### Procedure:
##### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Welcome & Warm-up Activity:**
- Greet students and briefly review basic drawing and painting techniques covered in previous lessons.
- Quick 5-minute sketching exercise: Draw the outline of a simple object (e.g., an apple or a cup).
2. **Introduction to Intermediate Techniques:**
- Briefly explain what ‘intermediate techniques’ are, focusing on blending, shading, and creating texture.
- Show examples of finished works that demonstrate these techniques.
##### Drawing Activity (35 minutes)
1. **Observation & Reference:**
- Divide students into small groups and provide each group with reference images or objects.
- Instruct students to observe the light, shadows, and textures.
2. **Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate how to use different pencil grades to create various shades and textures.
- Show examples of blending techniques (e.g., using fingers or blending stumps).
3. **Guided Practice:**
- Students start by lightly sketching the outline of their chosen object or reference image.
- Begin adding details, focusing on creating depth through shading and blending.
- Move around the room assisting students, providing individual feedback and guidance.
##### Painting Activity (35 minutes)
1. **Switch to Painting Techniques:**
- Transition from drawing to painting, keeping the same objects or images for consistency.
- Demonstrate how to mix paints to create different shades and tones.
- Show techniques for layering colors, creating gradients, and adding highlights.
2. **Guided Practice:**
- Students transfer their drawings onto larger paper or canvas if needed and begin painting.
- Encourage experimentation with brushstrokes to add texture.
- Offer individual assistance focusing on blending paints and achieving desired effects.
##### Reflection & Clean-up (10 minutes)
1. **Class Discussion:**
- Invite students to share their work and discuss the techniques they found challenging or enjoyable.
- Discuss the importance of patience and practice in mastering art techniques.
2. **Clean-up:**
- Instruct students to clean their workstations, wash brushes, and organize materials.
##### Homework/Extension:
- Assign a simple drawing and painting project using the techniques learned in class.
- Students can choose their subject matter but should focus on demonstrating shading, blending, and texture.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe students’ ability to use intermediate techniques during the class activities.
- Assess completed artworks based on creativity, use of learned techniques, and overall effort.
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##### Differentiation:
- Provide extra assistance for students who struggle with specific techniques.
- Offer advanced students additional materials and challenges (e.g., more complex subjects or mixed media).
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This lesson plan aims to build upon foundational art skills and introduces students to more complex techniques in both drawing and painting. By the end of the lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of how to manipulate materials to achieve various artistic effects.