Year 7 Colourful Composition Scheme of Learning

This is a semester unit (14weeks) but could be shortened. Breakdown of the unit structure:

1. Introduction the project ‘Colourful Composition’ and to the work of Michael Craig Martin.
2. Explanation of ‘observational drawing’. Students select 4 – 6 objects and produce simple line drawings onto A6 paper.
3. Students present their power points on Michael Craig Martin to the class.
4. Explanation of ‘composition’. Students create a composition onto A3 paper in the style of Michael Craig Martin using their A6 observational studies and tracing paper.
5. Colour theory lesson introducing students to Primary, Secondary and complimentary colours.
6. Demonstration of mixing and applying paint.
7. Students add bright colours to their A3 compositions.
8. Student evaluate their own and others work produced during this project.