SECONDARY LESSON PLAN

YEAR LEVEL & SUBJECT: VCE Studio Art Unit 4 Outcome 3 (Responding 1)

DATE: Week 27

NO. OF STUDENTS: 25

LESSON DURATION: 60 min

TOPIC/FOCUS: The role of a Conservator in a gallery- Conservation & preservation of different artworks.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (INCLUDE LINK TO VIC CURRIC)
The students will be able to:
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES REQUIRED: Projector, PowerPoint presentation, internet, Bingo sheets, 4 artworks of different materials
(ceramic, textile, photograph, painting), students require 1 device per group, internet.
LESSON PROCEDURE

TIMIN
G

RESOURC
ES

5 min

Projector,
PowerPoint
presentatio
n, internet,
Bingo
sheets, 4
artworks of
different
materials
(ceramic,
textile, ink
on paper,
painting),
students
require 1
device per
group,
internet.

STEPS OF THE LESSON

(key activities and key questions)

Opening
Does anyone know what a Conservator
does in a gallery?
Today we will learn about the role of a
Conservator, what they are
responsible for in a gallery, and the
processes associated with the
presentation and conservation of
artworks.
We will also learn about the methods
used by and considerations of artists
and curators working in galleries in
conservation of artworks, including
lighting, temperature, storage,
transportation and presentation of
artworks.

EXPECTED
STUDENT
REACTIONS OR
RESPONSES

Conserves art?

TEACHER
RESPONSES TO
STUDENTS
(including
consideration of the
need to adapt,
reteach or extend)
Write up Learning
Intentions and
Success Criteria on
whiteboard.
LI: I will learn about
the role of a
Conservator in a
gallery, and their
responsibilities.
I will learn about the
different methods for
the Conservation and
Preservation of
artwork of different
materials.
SC: I can list 3

GOALS & METHODS OF

EVALUATION
(including specific informal
and/or formal assessment
links to VCAA)
Unit 4 Outcome 4
Key Knowledge:
the processes associated
with the production,
presentation, conservation
and promotion of specific
artworks in current exhibitions
the methods used by and
considerations of artists and
curators working in galleries
in conservation of artworks,
including lighting,
temperature, storage,
transportation and
presentation of specific
artworks in current exhibitions
Key Skills:
analyse and evaluate

responsibilities of a
conservator.
I can list 3 methods of
Conservation and
preservation of a
particular art
material.

methods and considerations

involved in the conservation
of specific artworks related to
exhibitions visited in the
current year of study
analyse and evaluate
curatorial considerations,
exhibition design and
promotional methods involved
in preparing and presenting
specific artworks for display

Lesson Development:
50
min

Projector,
PowerPoint
presentatio
n, internet,
Bingo
sheets, 4
artworks of
different
materials
(ceramic,
textile, ink
on paper,
painting),
students
require 1
device per
group,
internet.

We will be playing a game of 'BINGO',

you have your BINGO sheet in front of
you, you may turn it over now.

Students open
notebook/visual
diary.

Whilst we go through the PowerPoint,

all of the information you need to fill
out the BINGO squares will be
included. You will need to pay close
attention to the PowerPoint so that you
have a chance of winning! We will go
through the BINGO sheet after the
PowerPoint so that you can fill in any
empty squares. There is a prize!!
(chocolate bar)When you fill in 4
squares in a row, yell "BINGO!!!"

Students turn
over bingo sheet.

We will then watch a 5 min video by

the NGV on Conservation.
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/__data/asset
s/video_file/0008/569411/NGVVignette-4-Conservation-EDIT-6ngv_768Kbps_360p.mp4

Students watch
PowerPoint, taking
down information
to fill in BINGO
squares.

Lastly, you will be put in 4 different

groups. Each group will be assigned a
different art form to research on the
Australian Institute for the

Hand out BINGO

sheets. (Put face
down in front of
student)
Instruct students to
take notes throughout
class as important
information included
in Outcome 3 will be
discussed.
Formative Assessment:
Student responses and
questions.

Conservation of Cultural Material

(AICCM)
You will be given an 'artwork' which
you will need present to the class:
1. Describe your object. What
materials is it made of? How old is it?
Is it rare and valuable?
2. Explain the main causes of
deterioration in your object.
3. Explain the treatments used to
conserve and preserve it.
Closure
5 min
Instruct students to paste in their filled
in BINGO sheets into their Visual Diary
for future reference.
Check students depth of knowledge
through questions related to Learning
Intentions and Success Criteria.

Students respond.

Check students have

met Learning
Intentions and
Success Criteria.
Cold call a student:
Can you tell me about
the role of a
Conservator in a
gallery, and their
responsibilities?
Can you list 3
responsibilities of a
conservator?
Can you list 3
methods of
Conservation and
preservation of a
particular art
material.

Formative Assessment:
Targeted questions