MP1

Week 1: Two-point perspective (lesson)

Introduce students to the concept of two-point perspective, including horizon lines, vanishing points, and the basic rules of perspective drawing.

Week 2: Observational drawing of bin at table

Have students practice their observational skills by drawing a bin at a table, incorporating the two-point perspective techniques learned in the previous lesson.

Week 3: Chair (two-point perspective sketch)

Guide students through the process of sketching a chair using two-point perspective, reinforcing their understanding of perspective and spatial relationships.

Week 4: In and out (how to add or subtract forms in space/drawing lesson)

Teach students how to add or subtract forms in space within their drawings, helping them create more complex and realistic compositions.

Week 5: Value lesson (handout)

Provide a handout on the concept of value in art, explaining how light and shadow can be used to create depth and form in drawings.

Week 6: Composition lesson (handout)

Distribute a handout on composition in art, guiding students on how to create balanced, visually appealing arrangements in their drawings.

Week 7: Chiaroscuro/glass lesson

Introduce the concept of chiaroscuro, focusing on how light and shadow can be used to create the illusion of glass objects in their artwork.

Week 8: Charcoal lesson

Teach students how to use charcoal as a medium, demonstrating techniques for creating different textures and effects in their drawings.

Week 9: Final white charcoal glass still life

For the final project, have students create a white charcoal drawing of a still life featuring glass objects, incorporating techniques and concepts from previous lessons, including two-point perspective, composition, value, chiaroscuro, and charcoal techniques.

By the end of this 9-week timeline, my 8th-grade art students will have developed a strong foundation in drawing techniques and concepts, culminating in a final white charcoal glass still life drawing that showcases their skills.

MP2

Week 10: Lesson on portraits

Introduce students to the basics of portrait drawing, including facial features, proportions, and expression.

Week 11: Proportions lesson

Teach students about the proportions of the human face, explaining how to accurately represent facial features in relation to one another.

Week 12: Black history month portraits

Have students create portraits of prominent Black historical figures, incorporating the portrait and proportion techniques learned in previous lessons.

MP3

Week 13: Proportions (full body) lesson

Expand on the proportions lesson by teaching students about full-body proportions, including the relationship between the head, torso, and limbs.

Week 14: Gestures/figure drawing from life

Introduce students to gesture drawing and figure drawing from life, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence and movement of the human form.

Week 15: Oil pastels lesson

Teach students about oil pastels as an art medium, including how to blend colors, create textures, and use the medium for various effects in their drawings.

Week 16-17: Final oil pastel figure drawing

For the final project, have students create a full-body figure drawing using oil pastels, incorporating the techniques and concepts learned in the previous lessons, such as proportions, gesture drawing, and oil pastel techniques.

By the end of this 7-week timeline, my8th-grade art students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of various drawing techniques, including portraits, proportions, figure drawing, and working with different art mediums. This will culminate in a final oil pastel figure drawing that showcases their skills and growth as artists.

MP4

Week 18: Introduction to Picasso and Cubism

Introduce students to the work of Pablo Picasso and the Cubist art movement, discussing the characteristics, techniques, and concepts associated with this style.

Week 19: Cubism - Draw an animal

Have students create a Cubist-inspired drawing of an animal, encouraging them to experiment with geometric shapes, multiple perspectives, and fragmentation.

Week 20: Introduction to Surrealism

Introduce students to the Surrealist art movement, discussing the key characteristics, techniques, and concepts of this style, such as dream imagery, symbolism, and juxtaposition.

Week 21: Surrealist techniques and experimentation

Teach students various Surrealist techniques, such as automatic drawing, frottage, and collage, encouraging them to experiment and explore their creativity.

Week 22: Developing ideas for a creative surrealist drawing

Guide students in brainstorming and developing ideas for their final creative surrealist drawing, encouraging them to explore personal themes, symbolism, and visual narratives.

Week 23-24: Final creative surrealist drawing

Have students create their final creative surrealist drawing, incorporating the techniques and concepts learned throughout the marking period, including Cubism, Surrealism, and various art techniques.

By the end of this 24-week timeline, My 8th-grade art students will have gained a broad understanding of various art movements, styles, and techniques. Their final creative surrealist drawing will demonstrate their growth as artists, their ability to think critically and creatively, and their understanding of different artistic styles.