Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Art and Design
Lesson Topic: work in illustration, printmaking, packaging design, advertising or typography
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify audience, purpose and context for graphic communication projects.
  • Apply visual elements and design principles to create effective illustration, printmaking, packaging, advertising or typography solutions.
  • Demonstrate the full design process from research and sketching to final production and evaluation.
  • Critically reflect on how design choices meet brief requirements and communicate intended messages.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Sketchbooks and drawing pencils
  • Ink pens, markers, and coloured pencils
  • Printmaking supplies (linoleum block, carving tools, ink, brayer, paper)
  • Cardstock and packaging mock‑up materials
  • Computer with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator)
  • Reference images / mood‑board prints
  • Assessment checklist handout
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick visual montage of iconic posters, book covers, and product packaging to spark interest. Review students’ prior experience with basic drawing and digital tools, linking it to today’s focus on graphic communication. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to plan and produce a concise design solution that meets a brief.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Analyse a brief excerpt and list audience, purpose, and key messages; teacher checks understanding.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of visual elements and design principles across illustration, printmaking, packaging, advertising and typography.
  3. Guided practice (15’) – In groups, create a mood board and thumbnail sketches for a chosen area; justify choices.
  4. Technique demo (10’) – Demonstrate a linocut printmaking method and a digital typography layout, highlighting tool use and safety.
  5. Production phase (20’) – Develop a refined design on paper or digitally, applying colour, texture, and typographic hierarchy; peer feedback using checklist.
  6. Reflection & assessment (5’) – Complete the process checklist, note improvements, and submit work for formal assessment.
Conclusion:
Summarise how the design process linked research, concept development and final execution to meet the brief. Ask each student to write one key takeaway on an exit ticket. Assign homework to create a polished version of their design for a different medium.