### Lesson Plan: Advanced Portfolio Development
#### Grade Level: 11
#### Subject: Art
#### Duration: 4 Weeks
#### Topic: Advanced Portfolio Development
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#### **Objective:**
- Students will develop an advanced portfolio that showcases their individual artistic skills, creativity, and personal vision.
- Students will learn how to curate their art pieces to create a cohesive and professional portfolio.
- Students will understand the importance of artist statements, critiques, and reflections in presenting their work.
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#### **Materials:**
- Sketchbooks
- Various drawing and painting materials
- Digital tablets (optional)
- Portfolio cases
- Cameras for documenting work
- Computers with design software (such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator)
- Printer and high-quality paper
- Art supplies for mixed media work
- Access to art books and online resources
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#### **Week 1: Introduction to Portfolio Development**
**Day 1: Portfolio Overview & Objectives**
- **Activity:**
- Discuss the purpose of an art portfolio.
- Present examples of professional portfolios.
- Explain the components of a strong portfolio.
**Day 2: Identifying Strengths and Goals**
- **Activity:**
- Group discussion on individual strengths and areas for growth.
- Begin brainstorming themes and concepts for portfolios.
- Individual sketches and idea generation.
**Day 3: Exploring Mediums and Techniques**
- **Activity:**
- Hands-on exploration of different mediums (charcoal, watercolor, digital, etc.).
- Quick projects to experiment with different techniques.
**Day 4: Setting Up the Portfolio**
- **Activity:**
- Students begin organizing their existing work.
- Decide on a portfolio format (physical, digital, or both).
- Create a schedule and checklist for the upcoming weeks.
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#### **Week 2: Developing Artwork**
**Day 1: Finalizing Concepts**
- **Activity:**
- Peer review of initial ideas and sketches.
- Individual meetings with the teacher to discuss concepts.
**Day 2 & 3: Creating New Artwork**
- **Activity:**
- Students work on creating new pieces based on their identified themes.
- Focus on quality and cohesion.
**Day 4: Midweek Critique**
- **Activity:**
- Group critique session.
- Feedback and suggestions for improvement.
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#### **Week 3: Curating and Refining**
**Day 1: Critique and Reflection**
- **Activity:**
- Intensive critique session with peer and teacher feedback.
- Written reflections on progress and any changes needed.
**Day 2: Refining Artwork**
- **Activity:**
- Students work on refining their pieces based on feedback.
- Focus on capturing and enhancing specific artistic qualities.
**Day 3: Curation Techniques**
- **Activity:**
- Discuss the principles of curation.
- Demonstrate how to arrange work cohesively within a portfolio.
**Day 4: Artist Statements**
- **Activity:**
- Students write artist statements for their portfolios.
- Review and feedback on written components.
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#### **Week 4: Finalizing and Presenting**
**Day 1: Portfolio Assembly**
- **Activity:**
- Students finalize the physical or digital assembly of their portfolios.
- Ensure all works are properly documented, mounted, or formatted.
**Day 2: Digital Portfolios**
- **Activity:**
- Students work on creating or refining digital versions of their portfolios.
- Use design software to prepare digital files.
**Day 3: Preparation for Presentation**
- **Activity:**
- Practice presentation skills.
- Mock presentations with peer feedback.
**Day 4: Final Presentation**
- **Activity:**
- Students present their completed portfolios.
- Class and teacher provide final assessments.
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#### **Assessment Criteria:**
1. **Creativity and Cohesion:**
- How well the selected works showcase the student’s unique voice and style.
- Thematic and visual coherence of the portfolio.
2. **Technical Skill:**
- Mastery of various artistic techniques and mediums.
- Presentation quality of both physical and digital works.
3. **Reflection and Critique:**
- Depth and insightfulness of written artist statements and reflections.
- Ability to incorporate feedback effectively into the final portfolio.
4. **Professional Presentation:**
- Overall organization and presentation of the portfolio.
- Clarity and confidence during the final presentation.
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#### **Homework:**
- Weekly journal entries detailing their progress, thoughts, and any challenges faced.
- Continue refining and adding to their portfolios outside of class hours.
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This comprehensive lesson plan aims to guide Grade 11 students through the process of developing a professional-quality art portfolio, encouraging both technical skill development and personal artistic growth.