Resources Needed: Internet access, projector, images of Barbara Hepworth's Single Form (Eikon)
Introduction: Show the students images of Barbara Hepworth's Single Form (Eikon) using a projector. Explain that Barbara Hepworth was a famous British sculptor known for her abstract works. Discuss the main features of Single Form (Eikon) and ask students what they think about the sculpture.
Development: Provide more information about Barbara Hepworth, her life, and her artistic style. Discuss the materials she used for her sculptures and explain that she primarily worked with stone and wood. Show examples of her other sculptures if available.
Conclusion: Summarize the main points discussed and ask students what they have learned about Barbara Hepworth and Single Form (Eikon). Encourage them to think about how they can use this knowledge in their own art projects.
Assessment: Observe students' engagement and participation during the discussion. Ask them open-ended questions to gauge their understanding of the topic.
Lesson 2
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Modeling clay, sculpting tools, images of Single Form (Eikon)
Introduction: Recap the previous lesson by discussing Barbara Hepworth and her preferred art medium. Show images of Single Form (Eikon) again to refresh students' memories.
Development: Explain to the students that they will be working with modeling clay to create their own sculptures inspired by Single Form (Eikon). Demonstrate basic sculpting techniques and encourage students to experiment with different shapes and textures.
Conclusion: Allow students to share and present their sculptures to the class. Discuss the similarities and differences between their sculptures and Single Form (Eikon). Encourage them to talk about their creative process and what they learned from the activity.
Assessment: Observe students' engagement and ability to follow sculpting instructions. Assess their creativity and willingness to experiment with different sculpting techniques.
Lesson 3
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed: Paper, pencils, colored pencils/markers, images of Single Form (Eikon)
Introduction: Show images of Single Form (Eikon) to the students. Discuss the main features of the sculpture and how it makes them feel.
Development: Explain that the students will be creating their own original images inspired by Single Form (Eikon). Encourage them to think about the shapes, lines, and colors used in the sculpture. Demonstrate different drawing techniques such as shading and blending.
Conclusion: Allow students to share and present their drawings to the class. Discuss how their images are inspired by Single Form (Eikon) and what elements they incorporated in their drawings.
Assessment: Observe students' engagement and ability to incorporate elements of Single Form (Eikon) in their drawings. Assess their creativity and use of drawing techniques.
Lesson 4
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed: Poster board/paper, paints, paintbrushes, images of Single Form (Eikon)
Introduction: Recap the previous lesson and the students' drawings inspired by Single Form (Eikon). Show images of Single Form (Eikon) again to refresh their memories.
Development: Explain to the students that they will be creating their own paintings inspired by Single Form (Eikon). Demonstrate different painting techniques such as blending colors and creating texture. Encourage students to think about the emotions and feelings they want to convey through their paintings.
Conclusion: Allow students to share and present their paintings to the class. Discuss how their paintings are inspired by Single Form (Eikon) and what elements they incorporated in their artwork. Encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings about their own creations.
Assessment: Observe students' engagement and ability to apply painting techniques. Assess their creativity and use of colors to convey emotions.
Lesson 5
Time Allocation: 30 minutes
Resources Needed: Computer, printer, images of Single Form (Eikon)
Introduction: Show images of Single Form (Eikon) to the students. Recap the previous lessons and the students' artwork inspired by the sculpture.
Development: Explain that the students will be creating a digital collage using images of Single Form (Eikon) and their own artwork. Demonstrate how to use a computer program or online tool to create a collage. Encourage students to be creative and experiment with different arrangements and sizes of the images.
Conclusion: Allow students to share and present their digital collages to the class. Discuss how they incorporated images of Single Form (Eikon) and their own artwork in their collages. Encourage them to explain the thought process behind their creative choices.
Assessment: Observe students' engagement and ability to create a digital collage. Assess their creativity and use of images to convey a message or theme.
Lesson 6
Time Allocation: 20 minutes
Resources Needed: Display area (e.g., bulletin board, wall), students' artwork from previous lessons
Introduction: Recap the previous lessons and the students' artwork inspired by Single Form (Eikon). Explain that their artwork will be displayed in an interesting way.
Development: Guide the students in arranging their artwork on the display area. Encourage them to think about the layout, colors, and overall presentation. Discuss different ways to make the display visually appealing, such as adding labels or captions.
Conclusion: Once the display is complete, invite the students to admire their