Lesson 1 Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed Internet access, projector, images of Damien Hirst's artwork
Introduction - Show the students images of Damien Hirst's artwork
- Discuss the concept of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Explain that this artwork is made using a specific art medium
Development - Give a brief introduction to Damien Hirst, his most famous work, and the art medium he is known for
- Show the students a video or presentation about Damien Hirst and his artwork
- Discuss the students' impressions and thoughts on the artwork
Conclusion - Summarize what the students have learned about Damien Hirst and The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Encourage the students to think about how they can incorporate this knowledge into their own artwork
Assessment - Ask the students to write a short reflection on what they found interesting about Damien Hirst's artwork
- Observe the students' engagement and participation during the lesson
Lesson 2 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed Art materials (paint, brushes, canvas or paper), images of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
Introduction - Recap the previous lesson on Damien Hirst and The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Explain that in this lesson, students will have the opportunity to work with the same art medium used by Damien Hirst
Development - Show the students images of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Discuss the characteristics of the art medium used by Damien Hirst
- Provide a demonstration on how to work with the art medium
Conclusion - Allow students time to create their own artwork using the art medium
- Encourage experimentation and creativity
- Ask students to share their work with the class
Assessment - Observe the students' ability to work with the art medium
- Assess the creativity and effort put into their artwork
Lesson 3 Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed Art materials (paper, pencils, markers, etc.), images of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living and an original image inspired by it
Introduction - Recap the previous lesson on working with the art medium used by Damien Hirst
- Introduce the concept of creating an original image inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
Development - Show the students images of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living and an original image inspired by it
- Discuss what makes the original image inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Encourage the students to think about their own unique ideas for their image
Conclusion - Give students time to create their own original image inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Encourage them to think about the elements that make their image inspired by the artwork
- Ask students to share and explain their artwork to the class
Assessment - Assess the students' ability to create an original image inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Observe their understanding of the elements that make their image inspired by the artwork
Lesson 4 Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed Art materials (paint, brushes, canvas or paper), images of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
Introduction - Recap the previous lesson on creating an original image inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Explain that in this lesson, students will create a painting inspired by the artwork
Development - Show the students images of The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Discuss the elements of the artwork that can be incorporated into a painting
- Provide a demonstration on painting techniques
Conclusion - Allow students time to create their own painting inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Encourage them to experiment with different techniques and styles
- Ask students to share and explain their paintings to the class in an interesting way (e.g., through a gallery walk or a mini-art exhibition)
Assessment - Assess the students' ability to create a painting inspired by The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
- Observe their creativity and use of painting techniques