PS S5.1 Impressionist Landscapes TEACHER RESOURCE

Mastering Impressionism: A Stage 5 Visual Arts Teacher Resource Book

Unlock the vibrant world of Impressionism with this comprehensive Stage 5 Visual Arts Teacher Resource Book, designed to support educators in delivering a structured yet flexible approach to Impressionist landscape painting. This resource seamlessly integrates the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model, guiding students from teacher-led instruction to independent creative expression.

ISBN 9781763861152

Features:

Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) Framework:

• I Do: Explicit teacher instruction on Impressionist history, techniques, and key artists such as Claude Monet.
• We Do: Guided practice activities, including collaborative analysis of Impressionist artworks and group exercises exploring light, colour, and movement.
• You Do Independently: Individual creative projects where students develop and execute their own Impressionist landscape artworks, applying learned techniques with confidence.

Art History & Context:

• Explore the origins and cultural significance of the Impressionist movement.
• Gain insights into the techniques and innovations of Monet and other Impressionist masters.

Critical & Creative Thinking:

• Scaffolded analysis tasks using syllabus-aligned Structural, Subjective, and Cultural focus viewpoints.
• Connections to the Artist, Artwork, Audience, and World framework, deepening students’ understanding of Impressionism’s impact.

Cross-Curricular Connections:

• Explore the science of light and shadow, connecting Impressionist studies with Earth’s rotation and natural light changes.
• Engage students in a time-lapse video project that merges art, technology, and environmental observation.

Integrated Learning Strategies:

• Super 6 Literacy Strategies enhance visual literacy, analysis, and reflective writing.
• Numeracy Skills embedded through colour mixing ratios, scale, and composition planning.

This dynamic, teacher resource is perfect for educators looking to implement structured, research-backed teaching strategies while fostering student independence and engagement.

Empower your students to paint with confidence — one brushstroke at a time!