### Lesson Plan: Advanced Techniques in Art (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)
**Year Group**: Year 6
**Duration**: 3 Weeks (1 hour per session, 3 sessions per week)
#### **Week 1: Advanced Drawing Techniques**
**Objectives**:
- Understand and apply advanced shading techniques.
- Explore perspective drawing.
- Practise texture rendering.
**Materials**:
- Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- Erasers
- Rulers
- Sketchbooks
- Charcoal sticks
**Session 1**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Briefly discuss the term 'advanced techniques' in art and specifically in drawing.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Introduce and demonstrate advanced shading techniques: cross-hatching, stippling, and blending.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students practise shading a series of simple shapes (spheres, cubes, cylinders).
**Session 2**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Introduce the concept of perspective.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Discuss and demonstrate one-point and two-point perspective drawing.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students draw a simple street scene using one-point perspective.
**Session 3**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Explain the importance of texture in drawing.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Demonstrate rendering different textures (wood, metal, fabric).
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students practise drawing a selection of textured objects.
#### **Week 2: Advanced Painting Techniques**
**Objectives**:
- Experiment with different brush strokes and techniques.
- Understand colour theory and mixing.
- Learn and apply glazing and underpainting techniques.
**Materials**:
- Acrylic or watercolour paints
- Brushes (various sizes)
- Canvas or thick paper
- Palettes
- Water containers
- Sponges
**Session 1**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Discuss the basics of advanced painting techniques.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Show different brush strokes and techniques (e.g., dry brushing, scumbling, stippling).
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students create a series of practise swatches using different brush techniques.
**Session 2**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Briefly explain colour theory (primary, secondary, tertiary colours) and colour mixing.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Show how to mix primary colours to create secondary and tertiary colours; discuss warm and cool colours.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students create a colour wheel and mix various shades and tints.
**Session 3**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Explain the concepts of glazing and underpainting.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Show how to lay down an underpainting and how to apply glazing layers.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students apply these techniques to create a simple painted scene (e.g., a landscape or abstract design).
#### **Week 3: Advanced Sculpture Techniques**
**Objectives**:
- Learn about armature construction.
- Understand and practice basic clay modelling skills.
- Explore different textures and finishes on sculptures.
**Materials**:
- Armature wire
- Clay (air-dry or kiln-fire)
- Sculpting tools
- Plastic sheets
- Aprons or old shirts (to protect clothing)
- Paint for finishing sculptures
- PVA glue (for specific finishes)
**Session 1**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Discuss the use of armatures in sculpture.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Show how to construct a simple armature for a small sculpture.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students create their own armature for a small figure or object.
**Session 2**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Explain the basics of clay modelling.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Demonstrate how to build up clay around an armature and the use of various sculpting tools to shape and detail the sculpture.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students begin modelling their clay sculpture over the armature created in the previous session.
**Session 3**:
- **Introduction (10 mins)**: Discuss different textures and finishes that can be applied to sculptures.
- **Demonstration (20 mins)**: Show techniques to create texture (e.g., using tools, stamps) and discuss how to paint and finish a sculpture.
- **Practice (30 mins)**: Students add textures to their sculptures, let them dry, and then paint/finish their pieces.
### **Evaluation**
- **Formative Assessment**: Continuous observation and feedback during class activities.
- **Summative Assessment**: Final presentation of artworks created through the lessons (class gallery or presentation session).
### **Homework/Extension**
- Sketchbook practice: Students to draw objects from home practising advanced shading techniques.
- Research Assignment: Students to research and present on a famous artist who uses advanced techniques in drawing, painting, or sculpture.
- Gallery Visit: If feasible, organize a visit to a local art gallery or museum to see examples of advanced techniques in historical and contemporary art.
### **Conclusion**
Reflect on the learned techniques and encourage students to continue practising and experimenting with advanced art techniques in their future projects.