SECONDARY LESSON PLAN

YEAR LEVEL & SUBJECT: Year 8 Visual Art.

DATE: 01.03.2017

NO. OF STUDENTS: 25

LESSON DURATION: 80 Mins (double lesson)

TOPIC/FOCUS: To explore different materials by re-interpreting a map. 20 Min 'sketches' using 3 x different materials.
AusVELS STATEMENTS:
Experiment with materials, techniques, technologies and processes in a range of art forms to express ideas, concepts and themes in artworks (VCAVAV035)
Explore visual arts practices as inspiration to explore and develop themes, concepts or ideas in artworks (VCAVAE033)
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (INCLUDE LINK TO AusVELS):
The students will be able to:
-Re-interpret a map using 3 materials provided in class time. (Differentiation applied if necessary)
- Experiment with materials, techniques and processes to create a new artworks appropriated from an existing visual image. (Differentiation applied if necessary)
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES REQUIRED:
A2 paper 100 sheets, roll of butchers paper, Charcoal sticks approx 40, Acrylic paint, paintbrushes, Paint palettes x 25, water vessels (for cleaning & mixing) x 25, Clay
(approx 10 kg), 5 x maps (of any kind) for any student who may have forgotten to bring in a map for this class. Rags & cloth to wipe down surfaces.
LESSON PROCEDURE

TIMING

10 mIn.

RESOURCES

Student's map
brought from
home.
(Additional
maps provided
if forgot)

STEPS OF THE LESSON

(key activities and key questions)
Opening (links to previous lesson/s or
new topic, purpose of lesson):
(Teacher will have all materials set up
ready for class, learning goals, and
instructions for task written on board.)
So far in this unit we have looked at the
origin of maps, the functionality, looked

EXPECTED STUDENT
REACTIONS OR RESPONSES

TEACHER RESPONSES TO
STUDENTS
(including consideration of
the need to adapt, reteach
or extend)
I will set my stopwatch, and
at 15 min I will give students
a warning that they have 5
min to complete their work,
and at 20 min you will be
asked to stop, quickly clean
up, then move onto next
material.

GOALS & METHODS OF

EVALUATION
(including specific informal
and/or formal assessment links
to AusVELS)

Differentiation:
Instructions for lesson will be
clearly written on board for
those who may need to review
what teacher verbalised to class.

at examples of the broad range of

things which people have mapped,
artistic interpretations and inspiration
drawn from maps, how Indigenous
people of Australia interpret the land
through their paintings. Today we will
be doing our own appropriation of
maps. Consider the diverse ways in
which people have approached maps
today, and think of how you will
interpret your map in your own unique
way.

The result be quick 20 min

'sketches' using different
materials. This is to free you
up to work more intuitively,
to not over think things, and
to experiment with new
materials!
The task will generate lots of
material which you can use
in your folio. Next week we
will select the most
successful exploration to
further investigate &
explore.

Explain task: (Students have each

brought in a map, as advised last lesson.
If any students have forgotten their
map the teacher will provide one.)
Students will re-interpret their map
through a process of exploration with
materials supplied by teacher.
(charcoal, paint, clay, collage)

Teacher will be aware of those

students who may require
additional assistance for task,
intervening where necessary.
Students who are physically
disabled who may not be able to
use all materials will be given
the option to choose one to use
for duration of lesson.
(The benefit of this task is that
students may observe peers for
further instruction if needed.)

You will be able to further

explore your most successful
experiment in the next class.
The resulting works will be
included in your folio
development.

Students will be given 15 min to explore

each medium, then they will move on
to the next material.
Lesson Development:
60 Min.
(Teacher
timing 3 x
20 min
time
slots.)

(Materials set
up prior to
class.)
A2 paper 100
sheets, roll of
butchers paper,
Charcoal sticks
approx 40,
Acrylic paint,
paintbrushes,
Paint palettes x
25, water

Teacher sets stop watch and times

students in 15 Minute intervals,
warning at 5 min before end.

Students tidy up quickly

before moving on to next
material.

Teacher asks intermittently if

anyone should require
assistance.

Teacher moves around room

checking on each students
progress.
Take notes whilst observing
students.
(formative assessment)

vessels (for
cleaning &
mixing) x 25,
Clay (approx 10
kg),

10 Min.

Rags & cloth to

wipe down
surfaces.

Closure (Options include summarising

or reflecting on the learning
achievements/analysing errors;
preparation for future lessons etc):

Students to clean up, then put their

works in folio. (Photo document clay
work with phone. Teacher will have
digital camera incase students do not
have mobile).

You have 5 Min to clean up

Quickly!
What did you enjoy the
most?
Students tidying after lesson.

Who is happy with what they

have created?
Is there a material you would
like to explore further after
today?

(Teacher summarises lesson.)

You have all generated a lot of
interesting and experimental material.
Some of you may have found that you
prefer working with one material over
another. Some of you may have found it
difficult to work quickly and
spontaneously. This lesson was
designed to free you up to work more
intuitively, to not over think things, and
to experiment with new materials.
You have all approached the materials
differently with your own creative flair.
Consider which 'sketch' you feel is the
most successful, you will be given the
opportunity to explore with that
material or working method further
next week.

What did you find difficult?

Students looking through

artworks made whilst listening
to teacher.

Were there any artists we've

been learning about that you
felt influenced your work
today? Who?
Which is your favourite
work? Why?

"What if I didn't like anything I

have made today?"

Take notes on student reactions

to task for self reflection/
improvement for future lessons,
and student strengths &
weaknesses.
(Summative assessment FOR
learning, and to improve future
lessons.)
-Did they enjoy it?
-Why?

-What did students struggle with

Could you think of any other the most?
materials which you would
like to experiment with now? - What material could I
add/substitute?
Does anyone have any
question?
- Did the students appropriate
the maps literally, or use
Think about why you don't
creativity in their response?
like you work. Choose one of
the works you think you
- Did they appear to utilize

So have a think, take your work home

to feed into your folio, and bring the
work you wish to use as a starting point
for next week!

could improve and start with

that next week! Consider
HOW you will improve it
between now and next
week.

previous learning in class in the

task?
-What worked the best overall?
- How could I improve the lesson
next?