Tim Burton Self Portrait Drawing Activity

This set of art lessons focuses on the artist Tim Burton, under the umbrella theme of ‘Creatures and Characters.’ Originally taught over 4 x 50 minute lessons. It is aimed at KS3 students (11-14)

The lesson plans explore the more Gothic artwork creations of Tim Burton.

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Lesson 1 & 2

Students are to create a title page using ‘Creepy’ typography. Can be completed in 1-2 lessons supplemented with homework if needed.

Lessons 2-4

A focus on understanding the characteristics and features of Tim Burton’s work. Student’s are required to create a charcoal and chalk self portrait in the style of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride characters.

Each lesson starts with an introduction slide to add what you did in the previous lesson and what you will do in todays lesson. There is also a link to a ‘You Tube’ Tim Burton film trailer, as well a ‘How-To’ video, on creating portraits in the style of Tim Burton, with creepy background music and text that I recorded myself.

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34 Powerpoint slides in total with some starter and plenary activities. Adaptable slides for you to add your own learning objectives, different images etc.

This lesson plan was updated on 2/1/24 - It includes a refresh of the slide deck, clearer explanations and it now includes print outs of the starter activities, lesson handouts, as well as clearer instructions on how to set up this lesson, as notes under some of the slides.

This lesson plan is part of a bundle that can be purchased on the theme ‘Creatures and Characters’ covering three terms worth of projects. All lessons have the same powerpoint theme for continuity and total the equivalent of 3 half terms worth of lessons. (Please note this bundle is currently being updated and will be back soon!)

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