**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.