Lesson Plan for Year 11 - Art - Advanced Portfolio Development

**Year 11 Art Lesson Plan: Advanced Portfolio Development** **Lesson Title:** Advanced Portfolio Development **Year Group:** 11 **Duration:** 2 hours **Subject:** Art ### Learning Objectives: 1. To understand the key components of an advanced art portfolio. 2. To develop skills in both self-directed and guided creative processes. 3. To enhance the ability to critically evaluate one's own work. 4. To effectively present and organise artwork for portfolio purposes. ### Materials Needed: - Sketchbooks - A3/A2 sized paper or canvas - Pencils, charcoal, fine liners, erasers - Acrylic paints, brushes - Collage materials (magazines, newspapers) - Scissors, glue - Laptops/Tablets for digital portfolio work ### Lesson Structure: **Introduction (15 minutes)**: - Welcome and settle students. - Brief discussion on what constitutes an advanced art portfolio. - Overview of learning objectives and the importance of portfolios for future academic or professional opportunities. **Activity 1: Portfolio Review and Goal Setting (20 minutes)**: - Students review their current portfolio pieces. - Paired discussions to provide peer feedback. - Each student sets 2-3 personal goals for improving and expanding their portfolio. **Activity 2: Mastering Techniques (30 minutes)**: - Brief demonstration on advanced techniques (e.g., acrylic layering, mixed media, digital art). - Students practice one technique of their choice in their sketchbooks. - Teacher circulates to provide individual guidance. **Activity 3: Developing a Thematic Series (35 minutes)**: - Students brainstorm themes that could tie their portfolio pieces together (e.g., nature, identity, social issues). - Choose a theme and create a mind map to explore ideas. - Begin initial sketches or conceptual work based on chosen theme. **Break (10 minutes)** **Activity 4: Creating a Key Piece (40 minutes)**: - Students choose one concept from their mind map to develop into a key piece for their portfolio. - Initial work on this piece, using chosen materials and techniques. - Encourage students to experiment and be ambitious with their work. **Activity 5: Reflect and Plan (20 minutes)**: - Students reflect on their progress, noting challenges and successes. - Teacher-led discussion on how to curate and present a portfolio, including tips on organisation, labelling, and sequencing. - Plan specific next steps for portfolio development, addressing any areas that need improvement or further work. **Plenary (10 minutes)**: - Students share their key pieces and reflections with the class. - Teacher provides summative feedback and highlights individual achievements. - Recap of the importance of continuous development in art and maintaining a well-organised portfolio. ### Homework: - Continue working on the key piece initiated during the lesson. - Organise existing work into a coherent portfolio layout (digital or physical). - Prepare a brief artist's statement for their portfolio, reflecting on their thematic series and individual artistic journey. ### Assessment: - Ongoing formative assessment through teacher observations and feedback during the lesson. - Peer assessment during the Portfolio Review and presentations. - Final assessment of the key piece and organised portfolio during the next art session. ### Differentiation: - Provide additional support and one-on-one guidance for students who require it. - Encourage more advanced students to explore more complex techniques or larger-scale projects. - Adapt materials and tasks for students with specific needs to ensure inclusivity. **Note:** This lesson plan assumes access to various art materials and digital tools. Adjustments may be needed depending on available resources.