Lesson Plan for Grade 9 - Art - Digital Art

**Lesson Plan: Introduction to Digital Art for Grade 9** **Lesson Title:** Exploring Digital Art **Grade Level:** 9 **Subject:** Art **Duration:** 90 minutes ### Objectives: - Introduce students to the concept of digital art. - Familiarize students with basic digital art tools and techniques. - Understand the differences between traditional and digital art. - Create a simple digital artwork using available software. ### Materials Needed: - Computers or tablets with digital art software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or free alternatives like GIMP or Krita). - Stylus pens (if using tablets). - Projector/Smartboard for demonstrations. - Internet access for reference images and resources. ### Common Core Standards: - **CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.2**: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. - **National Core Arts Standards (VA9-12)**: Presenting – Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation. ### Lesson Structure: #### 1. Introduction (15 minutes) - **Objective:** To introduce students to digital art and set the context for the lesson. - **Activity:** - Begin with a brief discussion: “What is Digital Art?” - Explain the difference between traditional and digital art. - Show examples of professional digital artworks using the projector/Smartboard. - Introduce the software to be used and explain the basic tools: brush tool, eraser, layers, and color picker. #### 2. Demonstration (20 minutes) - **Objective:** To provide a hands-on demonstration of creating a simple digital artwork. - **Activity:** - Open the chosen digital art software. - Demonstrate creating a new file, setting dimensions, and choosing resolution. - Draw a simple object (e.g., an apple) step by step: - Sketching: Using the brush tool to create an outline. - Coloring: Filling the outline with a base color. - Shading: Adding depth and dimension using different brush types and opacity settings. - Layers: Demonstrate how to use layers effectively for different elements of the drawing. #### 3. Student Practice (30 minutes) - **Objective:** To allow students to apply what they have learned by creating their own simple digital artwork. - **Activity:** - Assign each student to a computer/tablet. - Instruct students to create a digital artwork of their choice using the techniques demonstrated. - Move around the classroom to provide guidance and support as needed. #### 4. Peer Review and Discussion (15 minutes) - **Objective:** To encourage peer learning and constructive critique. - **Activity:** - Pair students up to share and discuss their digital artworks. - Provide guiding questions: - What was the inspiration behind your artwork? - Which tools did you find most challenging to use? - What did you learn from the process? - Encourage students to give positive feedback and suggestions for improvement. #### 5. Conclusion and Homework Assignment (10 minutes) - **Objective:** To wrap up the lesson and provide a platform for further practice. - **Activity:** - Summarize the key points covered: tools, techniques, and their differences from traditional art. - Assign homework: Create a more detailed digital artwork on their own, which will be reviewed in a follow-up lesson. - Optional: Provide additional resources and tutorials for self-study. ### Assessment: - **Formative Assessment:** Observe student participation during the lesson and practice session. - **Summative Assessment:** Evaluate the digital artwork submitted as homework based on creativity, use of tools, and overall execution. **Homework:** - Create a digital artwork on a subject of your choice. Use at least three different tools/techniques learned in the lesson. Submit your artwork via email or digital classroom platform by next Monday. ### Reflection: - Engage with students to get feedback on the difficulty level and pace of the lesson. - Consider what went well and what could be improved for future lessons. - Stay updated with new digital art tools and techniques to keep the lesson plan current and relevant.