Year 7 Art Lesson Plan: Painting

Curriculum Area and Level

Curriculum Area: Visual Arts
Level: Year 7

Lesson Duration

Duration: 47 minutes
Class Size: 25 students

Lesson Objectives

1. Introduce students to the basics of painting techniques.
2. Encourage creativity and self-expression through painting.
3. Develop an understanding of color theory and composition in art.

Materials Needed

1. Paint brushes of various sizes
2. Watercolor paint sets
3. Water cups
4. Palettes for mixing colors
5. Paper or canvas for painting
6. Aprons or old shirts for students to wear

Lesson Plan

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greet the students and explain the objective of the lesson.
2. Discuss the importance of painting as an art form in expressing emotions and ideas.

Demonstration of Techniques (10 minutes)

1. Demonstrate basic painting techniques such as blending, dry brushing, and layering.
2. Show how to mix colors to create new shades and hues.
3. Explain the concept of underpainting and color theory.

Hands-On Painting Activity (25 minutes)

1. Distribute the painting materials to each student.
2. Assign a theme or subject for the painting (e.g., landscape, still life, abstract).
3. Allow students to start painting, encouraging them to experiment with different techniques and styles.
4. Offer guidance and feedback as they work on their pieces.

Reflection and Sharing (5 minutes)

1. Have students clean up their workstations.
2. Ask students to briefly share their paintings with the class and explain their artistic choices.
3. Encourage positive feedback and constructive criticism from classmates.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

1. Recap the key points covered in the lesson.
2. Encourage students to continue practicing painting outside of the classroom.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed based on their creativity, technique, use of color, and overall expression in their paintings.

Additional Resources

• TKI Visual Arts Guidelines for Year 7
• NZ Curriculum Online - Visual Arts
• Art Education New Zealand

This lesson plan is designed to align with the New Zealand Curriculum standards for Year 7 students, focusing on developing their artistic skills and creative expression through painting.