Week 1: Introduction to Visual Arts and Drawing Fundamentals

Day 1: Introduction to Visual Arts (1 hour)

Objective: Understand the significance of visual arts and introduce basic art elements.

1. Start the class with a warm-up activity: Ask students to write down what they think "art" means to them.

2. Discuss student responses and lead a class discussion on the various forms and purposes of art.

3. Show images of different art forms (paintings, sculptures, photography, etc.) and discuss their unique
characteristics.

4. Introduce the basic art elements (line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space) and principles of design
(balance, contrast, unity, emphasis, rhythm).

5. Provide examples of artworks that exemplify each element and principle.

Day 2: Elements and Principles of Design (1 hour)

Objective: Apply understanding of art elements and principles through a hands-on activity.

1. Review the art elements and principles introduced in the previous lesson.

2. Divide the class into groups and assign each group an art element or principle.

3. In their groups, students create a visual representation of their assigned element or principle using provided
art materials (paper, markers, colored pencils, etc.).

4. Each group presents their visual representation to the class, explaining how it represents the assigned
concept.

Day 3: Drawing Techniques: Contour Drawing (1.5 hours)

Objective: Develop basic drawing skills through contour drawing exercises.

1. Begin with a brief review of the art elements and principles discussed earlier.

2. Explain the concept of contour drawing and its emphasis on observing and recording edges.

3. Demonstrate the technique using a simple object (e.g., a fruit).

4. Have students choose objects from the classroom and practice contour drawing, focusing on capturing the
object's outline.

Day 4: Drawing Techniques: Shading (1.5 hours)

Objective: Practice shading techniques to create depth and volume in drawings.

1. Review contour drawing and discuss its purpose in developing observational skills.

2. Introduce shading techniques: hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling.

3. Provide a still life setup with objects of varying shapes and sizes.

4. Instruct students to shade the still life using different techniques to create volume and form.

Day 5: Application of Drawing Techniques (1 hour)

Objective: Apply contour drawing and shading techniques in a final drawing project.

1. Review contour drawing and shading techniques.

2. Assign a final drawing project: Students choose an object or scene to draw, incorporating both contour
drawing and shading techniques.
 3. Provide one-on-one guidance as students work on their drawings.

4. Homework: Students write a reflection on their experience with contour drawing and shading, discussing
challenges and improvements.

This detailed lesson log covers the first week of your Grade 9 Visual Arts class. Remember to adjust the timing based
on your class period lengths and ensure that the activities are engaging and appropriately paced for your students.