Impressionist Art Scheme of Work

Introductory lesson based on Monet's 'Poppyfield' using a Stanislavski-style approach to explore characters and relationships. Students thought-shower, roleplay in pairs and devise a short scene set earlier in the house before performing for peer evaluation.

An assessment lesson described as based on Renoir’s 'Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette' where pupils use all key forms learned across the topic. Students devise and perform their own stories and characters, and record performances for self-evaluation.

'The Harvest' lesson develops a story across time, using changing seasons and lighting to shape plot and atmosphere. Students explore lighting states, seasonal change and continuity to enhance mood and character development in performance.

'The Card Players' is recreated and then relocated as a devised piece, encouraging imagination and plot development. Students develop mise-en-scène, use a smoking-pipe prop and create an alternative setting for performance.

'Tanzklasse' focuses on the background and history of one character in the painting using dramatic time devices. Students use flashbacks, slow motion and frozen pictures to recreate aspects of that character's life and develop character detail.

Using 'Pont Argeteuil' this lesson develops further character techniques through visualisation and verbal exploration. Activities include visualisation exercises, hot seating interviews and role on the wall to deepen character understanding.