Lesson Plan for Grade 9 - Art - Advanced Techniques (drawing, painting)

### Lesson Plan: Advanced Techniques in Drawing and Painting **Grade Level:** 9 **Subject:** Art **Duration:** 2 weeks (5 sessions per week, each session 60 minutes) **Topic:** Advanced Techniques in Drawing and Painting #### Objectives: 1. **Cognitive:** Students will identify and understand various advanced techniques in drawing and painting. 2. **Psychomotor:** Students will demonstrate proficiency in using advanced techniques in their artwork. 3. **Affective:** Students will appreciate the complexity and creativity involved in advanced art techniques. #### Materials: - Sketchbooks - Graphite pencils (various grades: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) - Erasers (vinyl and kneaded) - Charcoal sticks/pencils - Blending stumps/tortillons - Pastel sticks and pencils - Watercolor paints and brushes - Acrylic paints and brushes - Canvas/paper for painting - Reference images - Clips and easels - Examples of artworks that use advanced techniques - Art smocks/aprons #### Lesson Outline: ### **Week 1: Advanced Drawing Techniques** **Day 1: Introduction to Materials and Techniques** - **Objective:** Introduce students to the variety of materials and techniques used in advanced drawing. - **Activities:** - Brief presentation about different types of pencils, charcoals, erasers, and blending tools. - Demonstration of shading, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and blending techniques. - Students create a technique sampler page in their sketchbooks. **Day 2: Value and Shading** - **Objective:** Develop the ability to create a range of values using different drawing techniques. - **Activities:** - Discuss the importance of light and shadow in creating depth. - Practice creating gradients and shading spheres using various techniques. - Peer review session to discuss and critique shading exercises. **Day 3: Texture and Detailing** - **Objective:** Learn to depict different textures using advanced drawing methods. - **Activities:** - Introduction to techniques for drawing textures like fur, hair, wood, and metal. - Practical exercise: Draw small sections of different textures. - Group discussion on the challenges and successes in portraying textures. **Day 4: Composition and Layout** - **Objective:** Understand principles of composition and layout in drawing. - **Activities:** - Lecture on the rule of thirds, focal points, and visual balance. - Practice creating thumbnail sketches of potential compositions. - Individual work on developing a layout for a detailed drawing project. **Day 5: Project Day - Advanced Drawing** - **Objective:** Apply learned techniques in a comprehensive drawing project. - **Activities:** - Students start a detailed drawing project using a reference image. - Individual guidance and feedback from the teacher. - Reflective journal entry discussing the process and techniques used. ### **Week 2: Advanced Painting Techniques** **Day 1: Introduction to Painting Tools and Mediums** - **Objective:** Familiarize students with painting tools and various painting mediums. - **Activities:** - Interactive presentation on different types of brushes, paints, and canvases. - Demonstration of basic techniques in watercolor and acrylics. - Hands-on practice mixing colors and painting simple shapes. **Day 2: Layering and Glazing in Watercolors** - **Objective:** Learn to create depth and luminosity using layering and glazing techniques. - **Activities:** - Demonstration of layering washes and glazing techniques. - Practice activity: Create a watercolor landscape emphasizing layers. - Group critique focusing on use of layers and color transitions. **Day 3: Impasto and Texture in Acrylics** - **Objective:** Understand how to create texture using impasto techniques in acrylic painting. - **Activities:** - Introduction to the technique of impasto and examples in famous artworks. - Practical exercise: Use a palette knife to create textured acrylic paintings. - Peer feedback and discussion on texture effects achieved. **Day 4: Realism and Abstraction** - **Objective:** Explore the spectrum between realism and abstraction in painting. - **Activities:** - Presentation on the differences between realistic and abstract art. - Comparative exercise: Create two small paintings, one realistic and one abstract. - Group discussion on the emotional and visual impact of different styles. **Day 5: Final Painting Project** - **Objective:** Create a complete painting using advanced techniques learned. - **Activities:** - Students plan and start a final painting project, choosing their medium (watercolor or acrylic). - Individual guidance and feedback from the teacher. - Reflective journal entry on the creative process and techniques used. ### Assessment: - **Formative:** - Continuous observation and feedback during practice sessions. - Peer reviews and group critiques. - **Summative:** - Completed advanced drawing project. - Completed painting project. - Reflective journal entries discussing technique application and artistic growth. ### Homework: - **Weekly Reflective Journals:** Students write about their learning experiences and challenges faced. - **Sketchbook Assignments:** Practice techniques learned in class with daily entries. ### Wrap-Up: - **Final Review Session:** Display and discuss student works. - **Reflection:** Students share their thoughts on the process and what they have learned about advanced techniques in drawing and painting. This lesson plan coincides with curriculum standards for grade 9, encouraging a comprehensive understanding of advanced art techniques while promoting creativity and self-expression.