## Lesson Plan: Advanced Drawing and Painting Techniques
### Grade: 7
### Subject: Art
### Duration: 4 Weeks (8 sessions, 1 hour each)
### Objectives:
By the end of this unit, students will:
1. Understand and apply advanced drawing techniques such as shading, perspective, and texture.
2. Explore various painting techniques, including blending, glazing, and impasto.
3. Develop creativity and personal expression through individual art projects.
4. Critique their own work and the work of others constructively.
### Materials:
- Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
- Erasers (kneaded and regular)
- Drawing paper
- Graphite sticks
- Charcoal
- Various brushes (round, flat, detail)
- Acrylic paints
- Watercolor paints
- Canvases or canvas boards
- Palettes
- Water jars
- Rags or paper towels
- Masking tape
- Rulers
- Artist's tape
### Lesson Breakdown:
**Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Drawing Techniques**
**Session 1: Shading and Gradation**
- Introduction to different grades of pencils and their uses.
- Demonstration on shading techniques: hatching, cross-hatching, blending, stippling.
- Practice bringing out a 3D effect using light and shadow on simple shapes.
- Activity: Shading practice worksheet with various geometrical shapes.
**Session 2: Perspective and Proportion**
- Introduction to one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective.
- Demonstration on creating depth in a scene using perspective lines.
- Activity: Draw a simple room interior using one-point perspective.
**Week 2: Exploring Texture in Drawing**
**Session 3: Creating Texture**
- Discussion on textures and where to find them in everyday life.
- Demonstration using pencils and charcoal to create textures like fur, wood, metal, etc.
- Activity: Draw a still life object focusing on different textures using various drawing tools.
**Session 4: Combining Techniques**
- Review shading, perspective, and texture.
- Demonstration on how to combine all techniques in a single piece.
- Activity: Draw a detailed still life, incorporating all covered techniques.
**Week 3: Advanced Painting Techniques**
**Session 5: Blending and Glazing with Acrylics**
- Explanation of acrylic paint properties.
- Demonstration on blending colors smoothly and glazing for transparency.
- Activity: Practice blending on a gradient scale and create a simple landscape using glazing techniques.
**Session 6: Impasto and Knife Painting**
- Discussion on impasto technique and its effects.
- Demonstration on using palette knives to apply paint thickly.
- Activity: Create a small abstract painting using impasto techniques.
**Week 4: Developing a Final Project**
**Session 7: Concept Development**
- Brainstorming session: Each student will sketch concepts and plan for their final project (either a detailed drawing or a painting).
- Peer review and feedback on sketches and ideas.
- Begin work on final project with guidance on technique and execution.
**Session 8: Final Project and Critique**
- Complete work on the final project.
- Group critique session: Students will present their projects and receive constructive feedback.
- Reflection: Students write a short paragraph discussing what they learned and how they improved.
### Assessments:
- Participation and engagement in class activities and discussions.
- Practice worksheets and preliminary sketches.
- Final project evaluation based on application of advanced techniques, creativity, and effort.
- Peer and self-assessment during critique sessions.
### Differentiation:
- Provide additional resources and one-on-one assistance for students needing extra help.
- Offer extension activities for advanced students, such as experimenting with mixed media or larger-scale projects.
### Closure:
- Reflect on personal growth in art techniques and creativity.
- Encourage students to continue practicing and exploring new art methods outside of class.