Lesson Plan
Composition Mastery Plan
Equip a 12th grader with practical composition skills by introducing the golden ratio and rule of thirds, then reinforcing concepts through guided sketches and a mini assignment.
Understanding composition empowers students to arrange visual elements for harmony, guiding viewers’ focus and elevating illustration quality—key skills for advanced artmaking.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
2 minutes
Step 2
Concept Demo
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Mini Sketch Assignment
4 minutes
Step 5
Review & Feedback
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Composition Secrets
Why Composition Matters
Golden Ratio
Rule of Thirds
Comparing Layouts
Let’s Practice!
