Art Unit Plan

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Compulsory Tasks

I could have done better

I did quite well

I did my best work

What could I do next time to improve or what went wrong?

Using the digital camera

Using the computer

Using the software

Create a final painting

Topic: Faces and Photography

Year 5 & 6

Level 3

Duration 2 week

Achievement objectives

Learning outcomes

Practical Knowledge
Developing ideas

	Able to apply knowledge of manipulation of digital software to create artworks from photos and then develop into a painting
	Able to develop a finished artwork using photographs and digital software as a motivation

Essential learning skills

Communication

Self Management

Physical

Numeracy

information

Social and Co-operation

Work and Study

Problem Solving

Curriculum Links

English

Science

Technology

The Arts

Social Studies

Health and P.E.

Maths

Resources

· Digital cameras

· Mac and Windows computers and laptops

· Software - variety of photo editing software

· Children’s own photos

· Artrage

Wacom tablets

Learning Experiences

1. Talk about what makes a good photo portrait

· Talk about newsreader shots, close up, extreme close up

· Using the flash

· Backgrounds

2. Students take variety of photos, work in groups of four, download and identify which ones are the best

3. Look at how a photo can be manipulated and changed through using digital software. Students experiment with software and choose a final product that will be printed out. Some children might like to print out an outline photo as well.

4. Use the print out as the motivation for a painting or ink and dye

Assessment – Student self assessment

Extra activities

Import a photo into Art rage. Paint over the photo.

Use Wacom tablet to draw and paint in Art rage

	1	2	3	Total
Using the digital camera	Able to take a photo	Able to take a photo of another person that contains some of the elements of what makes a good photo	Able to take a photo of another person that contains most of the elements of what makes a good photo
Using the computer	Needs help to download photos to computer and insert into a photo editing programme	Able to download photos to computer and then insert into a photo editing programme with assistance	Able to download photos to computer and then insert into a photo editing programme
Using the software	Has difficulty creating an original image	Able to use photo editing software to manipulate an image that looks interesting and original with assistance	Able to use photo editing software to manipulate an image that looks interesting and original
Creating a final painting	Able to create a painting	Able to create a painting using some of the elements of the digital image	Able to create a painting using finished digital image as main idea