Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Visual Art
Curriculum Theme: Visual Art
Previous Lesson: Landscape Drawing:.
Topic: Imaginative Drawing
Subject Matter: Meaning of imaginative drawing, composing a festival scene, composing an accident scene, composing a ceremonial scene, recalling and drawing scenes from memory

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Define imaginative drawing.
List examples of scenes that can be drawn imaginatively.
State steps for recalling a scene from memory for drawing.
Explain composition in imaginative drawing.
State guidelines for arranging figures and objects in a scene.

Affective Domain:

Show interest in visualising and recalling scenes from experience.
Appreciate neat and well-arranged scene compositions.
Demonstrate patience and focus during imaginative drawing practice.

Psychomotor Domain:

Sketch a simple scene from memory showing figures and objects.
Arrange elements in the drawing using foreground, middle ground, and background.
Add simple details and light shading to show emphasis and depth.

Work in pairs to discuss and plan a scene idea before drawing.
Share materials responsibly during class practical.
Discuss completed drawings and give feedback politely.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
Recommended textbook on Fine Art/Visual Art for Senior Secondary Schools
Encyclopaedia Britannica: Drawing
Tate: Composition in Art
The Met: Drawing

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Sample drawings of scenes (festival, accident, ceremony)
Pencils, erasers, sharpeners
Drawing paper or sketch pads
Cardboard or drawing board as support
Pictures cut from magazines/newspapers showing public scenes (optional)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils draw scenes they have seen or imagined by using memory and good arrangement of figures and objects. It supports creative thinking and improves composition skills needed for art practical examinations.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learnt basic drawing skills, figure drawing, and landscape drawing, including use of space and composition.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

IMAGINATIVE DRAWING

Meaning of Imaginative Drawing

Imaginative drawing is drawing scenes, people, and objects from imagination or memory, not by direct observation at the time of drawing.

Examples of Scenes for Imaginative Drawing

The following are examples of scenes that can be composed imaginatively:

Festival scene (dancers, drummers, crowd, decorations)
Accident scene (vehicles, bystanders, road, rescue activity)
Ceremonial scene (wedding, graduation, naming ceremony, parade)
Market scene (stalls, buyers, sellers, goods)
Sports scene (players, spectators, field, goal post)

Steps for Recalling a Scene from Memory

The following are steps for recalling a scene before drawing:

Choose one clear scene and decide the main message of the picture.
Recall the main objects, people, and actions in the scene.
Recall the setting (place, time, background features).
Decide the main focus (centre of interest).
Plan where to place items on the paper before drawing details.

Composition in Imaginative Drawing

Composition is the arrangement of figures and objects on the paper to make the scene balanced, clear, and interesting.

The following are guidelines for good composition in imaginative drawing:

Place the main action at a clear centre of interest.
Arrange supporting figures and objects around the main action.
Use foreground, middle ground, and background to show space.
Avoid overcrowding; leave space where necessary.
Show movement and direction using body posture and lines.

Showing Space and Depth in a Scene

The following are ways of showing space and depth in imaginative drawing:

Make near figures and objects bigger and far ones smaller.
Use overlapping to show which object is in front.
Reduce details in the background.
Use lighter tones for distant parts and darker tones for nearer parts.
Use ground line and horizon line where appropriate.

Planning a Festival, Accident, or Ceremonial Scene

The following are points to include when composing a scene:

Main event/action (dancing, collision, exchange of items, procession)
Main characters (participants, victims, helpers, officials)
Supporting objects (drums, vehicles, chairs, banners, gifts)
Setting/background (street, hall, field, stage, buildings)
Clear story order (what is happening and where it is happening)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a sample drawing of a public scene and asks pupils to mention what the scene is about and the main things they can identify, then introduces imaginative drawing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the sample and mention the main event, figures, objects, and background features.
Learning Point: Scenes can be drawn by recalling events and arranging figures and objects clearly.

Step 2: Meaning of Imaginative Drawing

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines imaginative drawing and differentiates it from drawing from direct observation, then writes the definition on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the definition and answer questions on what makes a drawing imaginative.
Learning Point: Imaginative drawing is done from memory or imagination.

Step 3: Examples of Imaginative Scenes

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists common scenes (festival, accident, ceremony) and guides pupils to mention possible figures and objects found in each scene.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute ideas and list items that can appear in each scene type.
Learning Point: Different scenes have identifiable features that can be included in a composition.

Step 4: Recalling a Scene from Memory

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Thinking
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils through recalling a chosen scene by asking about place, time, main action, and supporting details, then outlines steps for recall on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils select one scene and list key figures, objects, and background features from memory.
Learning Point: Good recall helps to plan a clear scene for drawing.

Step 5: Composition and Space in Imaginative Drawing

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates simple planning with thumbnail sketches, showing centre of interest, foreground, middle ground, background, and how to vary sizes for depth.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils make a small plan sketch and decide where to place the main action and background features.
Learning Point: Composition and size variation help to show space and make the scene understandable.

Step 6: Pupils’ Practical Work

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Supervision
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher supervises pupils as they draw their chosen scene and guides correction of proportion, spacing, and arrangement of figures and objects.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils draw a scene from memory (festival, accident, or ceremony) and add simple details and light tones where necessary.
Learning Point: A well-planned scene drawing shows a clear story with balanced arrangement.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Define imaginative drawing.
List three scenes that can be drawn imaginatively.
State four steps used to recall a scene from memory before drawing.
State four guidelines for good composition in imaginative drawing.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes key points and gives an assignment to draw a market or school event scene showing foreground, middle ground, and background with a clear centre of interest.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils submit classwork for checking and write the assignment.
Learning Point: Imaginative drawing requires recall, planning, good composition, and clear space arrangement.

Lesson Keywords

Imaginative Drawing – Drawing scenes from memory or imagination.
Composition – Arrangement of figures and objects to make the scene balanced and clear.
Centre of Interest – The main focus of the drawing where attention is directed.
Foreground – The nearest part of the scene.
Middle Ground – The area between the foreground and background.
Background – The farthest part of the scene.
Recall – Remembering details of a scene before drawing.

Differentiation

Pupils who learn faster will draw a more detailed scene with clear depth and light shading, while pupils who need support will draw a simpler scene with fewer figures and focus on correct placement of foreground, middle ground, and background.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to plan with small sketches before starting the main drawing and to keep the story of the scene clear. Guide pupils to avoid overcrowding, use size variation for depth, and maintain neatness and good spacing.