#TheCompleteSeries5lessons
With a range of slides, detailed lesson plans, differentiated worksheets, activity ideas and more, this module has everything you need to bring still life to life!
#Lesson1InvestigatingStillLife
This first lesson studies different still life paintings, looking at how the artists use the objects and colours they are portraying. Your class will then have the chance to apply colour and tone to some still-life art for themselves.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Blank still life sheets
- Still life sketches sheets
#Lesson2ChoosingObjects
This lesson encourages children to think how objects can be best arranged to create a visually interesting composition by showing them different examples to evaluate. They will think about how still-life artists often use contrasts in their work and will explore how different placements of objects can create different effects. They can then experiment with arranging a variety of objects to sketch for themselves.
Please note that, due to the practical nature of this lesson, worksheets are not necessary and, therefore are not included.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
#Lesson3ExploringArtisticTechniques
This lesson encourages children to be creative in their choice of colours as they identify still-life studies as a great way to experiment with colour, tone and shading. They will find out how to use various techniques to create interesting effects, such as painting an object using a single colour and adding light and dark, or using warm or cold colour groups.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Worksheets
#Lesson4GatheringPersonalIdeas
This lesson looks at how objects can convey meanings and encourages children to think about what personal objects they could choose to convey meaning about themselves, such as a toy, memento or trophy. Your class will then gather ideas for a personal still life painting that will reflect their personalities.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
#Lesson5CreatingPersonalArtwork
Continuing from the ideas gathered in the previous lesson, this final lesson gives your class the opportunity to express themselves by creating a personal still-life painting that reflects their personalities.
Please note that, due to the practical nature of this lesson, worksheets are not necessary and, therefore are not included.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
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Curriculum Objectives covered
- KS2 - to create sketch books to record their observations
- KS2 - use sketchbooks to review and revisit ideas
- KS2 - to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including painting with a range of materials
