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• Students as an individual will produce: -
• 1 A3 x mood board on different themes with key words
• Group A: mood board on Degas painting “Miss La La”
• Group B: mood board on Monet painting “Water lily pond”
• Group C: mood board on Impressionism styles
• Group D:mood board on Degas or Monet in a modern context
• 1x A4 illustration with annotation of Degas painting;
• 1 x A4 illustration with annotation of Monet painting
• 1 x A4 word bank of key words relating to this movement and
artists.
• 1 x A4 collage/painted/illustrated image of Miss La La in
another setting
Understanding/Evaluating: (include illustrations):
• Evaluations through group reviews, research, homework,
worksheet, class work, mood board, word bank worksheet
• Group research, peer presentations and discussion about
Impressionism movement and Degas. Students will
understand the influences of this movement on the artists of
the time? Describe the style used in terms of colour,
composition, light, atmosphere, and theme?
• Students will able to illustrate Degas and Monet work with
descriptive annotation
ICT:
• Images sourced from internet and books on Degas, Monet
and Impressionism Era
• Websites: Tate online:
www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/degas; The Metropolitan
Museum www.metmuseum.org; National Gallery, London
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
• PowerPoint presentation on Degas and Monet work and
examples of illustration
• Students will use internet for research work
• Record students work by digital camera
• Whiteboard to outline the structure of the lesson
Key words/phrases:
• word bank, new words, phrases
• Line drawings, image, illustration with annotation,
unconventional viewpoint, vivid, bright colours,, suspended,
reflection, water, Composition, theme
• collage, colour, black and white, tonal value, shape, space,
line, styles, proportion, size, cutting, simplify, sketches, torn,
cut out, hand drawn, painted, series of poses, posture,
• visuals, mood board, reflection, bright, nature, outdoor and
indoor painting, Japanese prints, sunshine, mixing colours on
canvas, light, shade, study of colour, technique, fleeting
moments, atmosphere, swirling shapes of colours,
abstraction, drawing, painting from life or imagination,
collage
• research, art, ideas, circus, performance
Teaching/Learning Strategies:
• Present information on subject matter and key areas of
learning through visual aids and demonstration.
• Group discussion and analysis to compare and contrast key
areas and artists techniques.
• Group description of key area, techniques and subject matter
verbally and through observation drawings
• Teacher guided instructions through demonstrations and
guidance. Questions and answer time allowed after
demonstrations and during lessons.
• Homework/ class work will demonstrate if the student has
grasped the key areas of learning during the lesson,
confidence and skills in subject matter and research will
improve student knowledge.
• Group and individual work assessment, discussion and peer
presentation.
Materials:
• Colour & white cartridge paper (different weights), pens,
colouring pencils, pva glue, magazines, acetate, paints,
scissors, fabric paint, photocopies, craft knives, cutting
boards
Safety Precaution:
• Safety talk and demonstration on correct use of craft knives
and cutting boards where applicable to lesson plan.
Differentiation:
• Visual demonstration of each tasks
• Use key words on whiteboard to support and map out each
lesson.
• Students will be encouraged to work to their own strengths
and adapt their designs. A selection of materials will be
available for those who have difficulties with cutting.
• A4 laminated photocopies of visual images with annotation
and worksheets with key words.
• Encourage students to work at their own pace and capabilities
and adjust scheme to suit this.
Timeline/Sequence of Lessons:
Week One- introduce subject matter, Impressionism and
artists like Degas and Monet
Lesson 1 (Single):- Introduce subject matter.
Who were the Impressionists? Why do you think they are
called the impressionist?
What are the similarities between the paintings? What is
their inspiration?
What did the impressionist do different from the previous
school of art?
How was colour used and which materials i.e. brush?
Group Activity: visual cards and worksheet. Divided up into 4
groups through worksheet and present findings. (appendix
1a)
Introduce word bank – handout with list of words on
Impressionism, Degas and Monet (new words/ phrases to be
added to list).(at the end)
Homework: Research Degas and Monet and impressionism
and collect imagery for
What are their key styles/techniques and unusual
compositions?
Lesson 2: Start adding to word bank.
Assessment Rubric:
• Design concept/ creativity
• Research/ Development
• Knowledge and understanding
• Effort/ commitment to project
• Evidence of Learning
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Slide 4: Week 4
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Example:
harmonious
emotional connection, timeless,
craft and elegance combined, all
over patterns and placement
prints, atmospheric and
decorative, vintage and antique
elements, abundance of
contrasting textiles
visuals: Degas, floral, lace,
Japanese antiques, gilt frames,
Venice