Lesson Plan: Perspective Drawing for Year 8

Objective: Students will learn the basics of perspective drawing and how to create the illusion of depth and space in their artwork.

Materials: - Pencils - Erasers - Rulers - Paper - Examples of perspective drawings

Introduction (10 minutes): - Show examples of perspective drawings and discuss what they notice about them. Ask students if they have ever tried to draw something in perspective before. - Explain that perspective drawing is a technique used to create the illusion of depth and space in a two-dimensional artwork. It is used to make objects appear closer or farther away, and to create a sense of realism in a drawing.

Demonstration (20 minutes): - Demonstrate how to draw a simple one-point perspective drawing. Start by drawing a horizon line and a vanishing point. Then draw a square or rectangle in the foreground, and use diagonal lines to connect the corners to the vanishing point. This will create the illusion of depth and space. - Have students follow along and try to draw their own one-point perspective drawing.

Practice (30 minutes): - Have students practice drawing one-point perspective drawings on their own. Encourage them to experiment with different shapes and sizes, and to try to create a sense of depth and space in their drawings. - Circulate around the room and offer feedback and guidance as needed.

Extension (20 minutes): - For students who finish early, have them try to draw a two-point perspective drawing. This is a bit more challenging, but follows the same basic principles as one-point perspective. Instead of one vanishing point, there are two, which creates a more complex sense of depth and space.

Conclusion (10 minutes): - Have students share their drawings with the class and discuss what they learned about perspective drawing. Ask them if they found it challenging, and if they think they will use this technique in their future artwork.

Examples of Perspective Drawings: - Cityscape with buildings receding into the distance - A hallway or corridor with doors and windows - A street scene with cars and people in the foreground and background - A landscape with mountains or hills in the distance - A room with furniture and objects arranged in perspective