Components of an Activity Plan for Arts

I. OBJECTIVES This is a clear statement that includes the learning goals of the
activity and what the teacher is trying to achieve. The assessment
will be based on the objectives set by the teacher.
Content Standard This statement includes how the students will demonstrate
understanding of concepts in the cognitive domain; the elements of
art and principles of design. (knowledge)
Performance This statement includes how the students will demonstrate a skill
Standard by creating an artwork. It describes the technical skills required to
produce the artwork. (skill)
Learning This statement includes the specific tasks and activities that the
competencies students are expected to accomplish in class. The LC code is
indicated in the K to 12 Curriculum Guide.
II. CONTENT This includes key concepts, theories and principles that are taught
and learned in specific academic courses. It may also indicate
themes, or subjects content areas integrated in the art class.
Learning Resources Teacher’s guide pages, learner’s materials pages, textbook pages
additional learning resources.
III. PREPARATION Preparing the requirements needed by the teacher before
conducting the class
Student Materials This is a list of materials that will be used. Indicate if there are
preparations needed before bringing the works (e.g., Where to put
to avoid spillage)

Students bring the following materials:

 Individually
 By pair
 By group

Logistics This describes the classroom setup. Art teachers who use
homeroom classroom that other teachers also use will need more
planning, especially for complex activities, such as painting and
printmaking. Take note that some activities are not suited for
armchairs which are commonly used in regular classroom.
 Workspace (armchair, long tables, on the floor)
 Grouping for sharing materials
 Classroom layouts (rows, U-shape, work stations)
 Wash area (placement of buckets, trash disposal)
 Assigned drying area (for wet and messy works like paint
and clay)
Class Management This describes the Art management system to be implemented in
the classroom. The teacher should decide and prepare these
before conducting the class:
 Safety precautions, preventive measures, warnings,
dangers, reminders in using tools and materials
 Time breakdown (preparation, activity proper, discussion,
cleanup)
 Placement of finished works or drying area.
 Water supply (if there is no sink)
IV. PROCEDURE The detailed process of teaching and learning in the class
Pre-activity Review
The teacher helps students recall previous concepts, techniques,
or past experiences and insights. Works from previous activity can
also be showcased.
  Ask questions about previous lesson.
 Showcase previous artwork
 Students demonstrating the technique from previous lesson
 Students realization and insights
Engagement

The teacher engages the students’ senses by making them curious

about the activity through asking questions, telling stories, or
showing the inspirational work for the day.
 Doodles and fun games
 Songs and video clips
 Poems and storytelling
 Content area discussion
 Site exploration (going outdoors, leaf-picking, hide-and-
seek games)
Introduction

The teacher discusses the prerequisite knowledge, skills, and

Lesson Proper expectations before proceeding with the lesson proper. Some
students tend to get excited during demonstrations, or proceed
with the activity without recognizing the proper usage and
discipline needed before creating art.
 Present the materials, usage, origins and purpose
 Discuss safety precuations: What to do and what not,
 Discuss expected behaviors
 Demonstrate how to clean up and discuss standards for
cleanliness. It is important to specify the guidelines in
cleaning up before the start of the lesson.
Exploration
This is the initial phase of art creation. Students are allowed to
explore and make mistakes. The teacher can observe, roam
Guided Practice around, and give individualized feedback and encouragement.
 Envision a plan by sketching on a sheet of paper.
 Experiment with the materials.
 Make mistakes and learn from it
 Find inspiration by narrating their own stories to a friend or
classmates.
 Choose a theme, color, concept or idea.
 Envision a concept or message to convey visually for the
final artwork.
Creation
This is the part where students will apply what they have learned
Independent Practice by creating an artwork based on the learning competencies.
Students work independently as this will be the basis for
assessment.
 Apply the concept and skills.
 Create the artwork
 Demonstrate authentic skill and creativity
 Develop crafts by using technique
 Engage and persist
Assignment
Follow up tasks or preparation for the next activity.
Post-activity  Provide a title or artist statement (short description of the
artwork) Take home work for unfinished task
  Take home work for unfinished task.
 Assignments
 Materials to prepare for next class
 Reminders for next class.
V. ART Opportunity for students to express themselves, reflects, discuss,
APPRECIATION and appreciate each other’s work.
Expression and Reflection
This is the part where students realize the SIGNIFICANCE OF
Self-expression ART in their life.
 Express oneself through show and tell

This part where young children will understand that art is not about
having perfect and clean lines, but about how they are able to
communicate their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and wishes
visually.
 Select some works and ask the students questions about
them while letting their peer’s answer. Since students are
young, some might not be able to effectively draw what’s on
their minds so it is important to ask them explicitly.
 Why did you choose these colors?
 What is this? Who is this? Where is this?
 What is your favorite part?
 What part is the most difficult part for you?
 What is the title of your work?
 Who made an amazing discovery today?
Appreciation Showcase ALL works in the wall or in school hallway to be
appreciated by all. This can be done per session or per quarter.
Make sure ALL students have at least one work displayed.
Conclusion Synthesize the lesson by reviewing the concepts learned.
 What have you learned?
 Can you point to the primary colors
 Can you tell which is the foreground, middle ground, and
background?
 Please describe how you are able to achieve this
technique.
VI. ASSESSMENT This part describes the methods and tools the teacher will use to
measure students learning.
 Documentation, portfolio building, art exhibition
 Rubrics for evaluating students’ performance and output.
 Written test to measure knowledge and concept.