INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & ASSESSMENT

Lesson Objectives

Composition:

Students were required to study a still life that I built for them, the still life consisted of objects that were visually interesting as well as tied to my students interests. Students used viewfinders to study the still life, and were required to create an interesting composition after observing the objects.

Color Theory:

After sketching their still life, students were required to choose one of 6 featured color schemes to apply to their drawing.

Watercolor Application:

Students were required to use properly apply watercolor techniques, using wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, and layering.

Color Pencil:

As an extension activity, students were required to add color pencil to their pieces, maintaining the same color scheme and using color pencil to enhance their piece.

Formative Assessments:

• Students were required to create 2-4 thumbnail sketches of different compositions before beginning their final sketch

• Students were required to create a swatch of their color scheme, labeling the swatch with the correct title.

• Students were required to create swatches of the different watercolor techniques before applying their final paint.

Summative Assessment:

Students demonstrated knowledge by creating a still life that featured an interesting composition, correct color scheme, and advanced watercolor application.

Scaffolding:

Students were provided with:

• Viewfinders to assist the creation of their composition

• Bilingual rubrics and color theory worksheets

• Many opportunities for practice before final application

• One-on-one check ins throughout the class periods

• Lectures that reiterated past knowledge