# Lesson Plan: Portfolio Development for Grade 10 Art Students
## Objective:
By the end of this lesson, Grade 10 students will understand how to develop and refine an art portfolio that showcases their skills, creativity, and progress. Students will learn to curate their best work, write artist statements, and present their portfolios professionally.
## Standards:
- **National Core Art Standards (NCAS):**
- VA:Pr5.1.HSI: Analyze and evaluate the reasons and ways an exhibition is presented.
- VA:Cr1.2.HSI: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
- VA:Re7.1.HSI: Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.
## Materials Needed:
- Sketchbooks
- A variety of art media (pencils, paint, charcoal, etc.)
- Digital devices (tablets, computers)
- Software/apps for digital portfolio creation (e.g., Google Slides, Adobe Spark)
- Printer (for printed portfolios)
- Portfolio folders or binders
- Criteria checklist and worksheets for portfolio development
## Lesson Duration:
- Total Time: 5 weeks (10 classes, 45 minutes each)
## Lesson Breakdown:
### Week 1: Introduction to Portfolios
**Lesson 1: What is an Art Portfolio?**
- **Objectives:** Introduce the purpose and components of an art portfolio.
- **Activities:**
- Discussion: What is a portfolio? Why is it important for artists?
- Presentation: Examples of professional and student portfolios.
- Group Activity: Brainstorming what should be included in a personal portfolio.
- **Assessment:** Participation and completed brainstorming worksheet.
**Lesson 2: Evaluating Existing Work**
- **Objectives:** Assess current work and choose pieces for the portfolio.
- **Activities:**
- Reflection: Review past artworks in sketchbooks or files.
- Criteria Checklist: Students use a checklist to evaluate and select pieces.
- Peer Review: Partner up and review selections.
- **Assessment:** Checklists and peer review feedback forms.
### Week 2: Creating and Refining New Work
**Lesson 3: Setting Personal Goals**
- **Objectives:** Define personal artistic goals and identify areas for improvement.
- **Activities:**
- Goal Setting: Write down 3 short-term and 3 long-term art goals.
- Discussion: Share and discuss goals in small groups.
- Studio Time: Begin creating new work that aligns with goals.
- **Assessment:** Written goals and initial sketches or art pieces.
**Lesson 4: Techniques and Mediums Exploration**
- **Objectives:** Experiment with different techniques and mediums.
- **Activities:**
- Workshop: Techniques like watercolors, charcoal, digital art.
- Studio Time: Continue working on portfolio pieces, trying new techniques.
- Peer Feedback: Midway check-in with classmates.
- **Assessment:** Informal feedback and progress on artworks.
### Week 3: Organizing and Documenting Artwork
**Lesson 5: Digital Portfolios**
- **Objectives:** Learn to create a digital portfolio.
- **Activities:**
- Tutorial: How to use software/apps for portfolio creation (Google Slides, Adobe Spark).
- Practice: Upload, format, and annotate pieces.
- Peer Review: Review each other's digital setups.
- **Assessment:** Digital portfolio draft and peer review feedback.
**Lesson 6: Printed Portfolios**
- **Objectives:** Prepare printed versions of the portfolio.
- **Activities:**
- Printing: Guidance on printing high-quality images.
- Assembly: Organize printed works in folders/binders.
- Class Critique: Group critique on layout and organization.
- **Assessment:** Printed portfolio draft and class critique notes.
### Week 4: Writing Artist Statements
**Lesson 7: Crafting Your Artist Statement**
- **Objectives:** Write an effective artist statement.
- **Activities:**
- Mini-Lesson: Elements of a strong artist statement.
- Outline: Draft an outline for personal statements.
- Writing Lab: Write first drafts.
- **Assessment:** Completed outline and first draft of artist statement.
**Lesson 8: Revising and Polishing Artist Statements**
- **Objectives:** Refine and finalize artist statements.
- **Activities:**
- Peer Reviews: Exchange and critique drafts.
- Revision Time: Incorporate feedback and improve statements.
- Final Draft: Write final version of the artist statement.
- **Assessment:** Finalized, typed artist statements.
### Week 5: Final Presentation
**Lesson 9: Presenting Your Portfolio**
- **Objectives:** Prepare to present portfolios.
- **Activities:**
- Presentation Tips: Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Rehearsal: Practice presenting to peers.
- Feedback: Constructive critiques and suggestions.
- **Assessment:** Rehearsal presentations and peer feedback.
**Lesson 10: Portfolio Exhibition**
- **Objectives:** Showcase completed portfolios.
- **Activities:**
- Set-Up: Arrange portfolios for class exhibition.
- Presentation: Students present their portfolios to peers, teachers, and invited guests.
- Reflection: Discuss the experience and takeaways.
- **Assessment:** Presentation of portfolios and reflective discussion.
## Differentiation Strategies:
- **For Advanced Students:** Provide opportunities to explore more complex mediums, digital design tools, and mentorship roles for peer reviews.
- **For Struggling Students:** Offer additional guidance during studio time, step-by-step checklists, and peer or teacher support during brainstorming and selection processes.
## Assessment Methods:
- Formative Assessments: Participation in discussions, peer reviews, draft submissions.
- Summative Assessments: Final digital and printed portfolios, artist statements, presentation.
## Reflection and Feedback:
- Gather student feedback on the process.
- Reflect on the success of the lesson plan and areas for improvement.
- Adjust future lesson plans based on student needs and outcomes.