LESSON PREPARATION
Introduction:
Acrylic Painting Project
a) Think about specific objects and how an environment can be defined
Theme based presentation
Development:
Time Frame: 2 x 70 min
Instructional Aids:
- previous student exemplars
- LCD projector & laptop
- handout / rubric
Materials:
- Canvases ( pre-stretched)
- acrylic paints, matte/gel mediums, soft
haired brushes (round and flat), palate
knives, soup, paper towel, rags, drop cloths
- still life arrangement
- containers, easels, palates
Accommodations:
Special Needs learners:
- reduce the size of the canvas significantly
~ sight challenged (red / green) Digitally
take pictures of the learners work and input
into to Photoshop. Swap reds and greens
interchangeably to give learner some sort of
visual clue as to the interaction of these
colours. (look specifically at adjacent
colours)
Gifted learners
- Increase the canvas size – work with an
irregular shape picture plane that adheres to
either a vertical or horizontal emphasis.
1. LCD projector is to be set up.
2. Distribute handout that outlines all the basic ideals and RUBRIC
3. Gather the students around a table (some seated and some standing) so that
they may watch the presentation
4. Look at colour theory and specific styles of application
5. Take them through each slide identifying how each artist works to impart
this notion on the viewer. (50 minutes)
Application:
Studio Practice: Students work as teacher circulates in the studio to monitor
student work and provide assistance as needed.
i) class 1 - 50 minutes instruction time
- 10 minutes – discuss items students may bring
ii) class 2 – 70 set-up still lives and begin sketch
Assignment Information:
After viewing the presentation, the learner is to proceed to create a still life that
uses a natural or artificial impactful light source. The goal is to create, using
their knowledge of colour theory, a successful acrylic painting that defines mass
and the impact the one object has on another.
Total Time: 2 x 70 minute period
Media: acrylic on canvas ( or canvas board)
Size: 24” x 30”
Assessment:
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Knowledge/Understanding: demonstrates an understanding of a variety
of acrylic techniques
Thinking/Inquiry: uses critical analysis of aesthetic components clearly
and effectively to create aesthetically pleasing studies
Communication: expresses ideas and information visually
Application: demonstrates ability to use acrylic in a refined and skilled
manner
LESSON PREPARATION
Introduction:
Acrylic Painting Project
a) presentation on techniques (show and speak on the capabilities of the
medium)
b)Acrylic materials demo
Materials and techniques based
presentation
Time Frame: 1 x 70 min
Instructional Aids:
- LCD projector & laptop
Materials:
- Canvases ( pre-stretched)
- acrylic paints, matte/gel mediums, soft
haired brushes (round and flat), palate
knives, soup, paper towel, rags, drop cloths
- pictorial references
- containers, easels, palates
Accommodations:
Special Needs learners:
Development:
1. LCD projector is to be set up.
a) take the learners through the presentation outlining all the various
applications of the medium
b) Look at both the transparent and opaque applications
2. DEMO – start by showing the learners all the tools – show them the types
of brushes available (outline the benefits and drawbacks)
3. Specialty tools should outlined separately in terms of how they impact the
canvas
4. Demonstrate the impact of pigment to binder ratios – how does this affect
price and quality.
(40 minutes)
Application:
Studio Practice: Students work as teacher circulates in the studio to monitor
student work and provide assistance as needed.
i) class 1 - 40 minutes instruction time
- 20 minutes working time
- reduce the size of the canvas significantly
~ sight challenged (red / green) Digitally
take pictures of the learners work and input
into to Photoshop. Swap reds and greens
interchangeably to give learner some sort of
visual clue as to the interaction of these
colours. (look specifically at adjacent
colours)
Assignment Information:
Gifted learners
Assessment:
- Increase the canvas size – work with an
irregular shape picture plane that adheres to
either a vertical or horizontal emphasis.
After the demo and presentation, the learners are to utilize the remaining time to
work on their planning and preparation of their finished canvas.
Total Time: 1 x 70 minute period
Media: acrylic on canvas
Size: 24” x 30”
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Knowledge/Understanding: demonstrates an understanding of a variety
of acrylic techniques
Thinking/Inquiry: uses critical analysis of aesthetic components clearly
and effectively to create aesthetically pleasing studies
Communication: expresses ideas and information visually
Application: demonstrates ability to use acrylic in a refined and skilled
manner