Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: Noh Masks - The Japanese art of wood carving

Grade Level: 9-12 Length of 7 Days
Lesson:
Brief Description: Students will learn about the ancient Japanese Art of Noh Masks
Carving. Within the lesson students will be exposed to the cultural
background of Noh Masks, mainly the work of Japanese artist Bidou
Yamaguchi, as well as the practice of clay carving. Each student will
design and create Noh Masks using only carving techniques to portray
an aspect of their identity.
State Standards: Content Standard 1 – Artistic Perception
1.5 Analyze the material used by a given artist and describe how its
use influences the meaning of the work.
Content Standard 2 – Creative Perception
2.2 Prepare a portfolio of original two-and three-dimensional works
of art that reflects refined craftsmanship and technical skills.
2.3 Develop and refine skill in the manipulation of digital imagery
(either still or video).
Content Standard 3 – Historical and Cultural Context
3.3 Identify and describe trends in the visual arts and discuss how
the issues of time, place, and cultural influence are reflected in
selected works of art.
Content Standard 4 – Aesthetic Valuing
4.1 Articulate how personal beliefs, cultural traditions, and current
social, economic, and political contexts influence the interpretation
of the meaning or message in a work of art.
4.3 Formulate and support a position regarding the aesthetic value
of a specific work of art and change or defend that position after
considering the views of others.
Content Standard 5 – Connections, Relationships, Applications
5.2 Create a work of art that communicates a cross-cultural or
universal theme taken from literature or history.
Objectives ● Students are able to analyze, articulate, and interpret their work
and the work of their peers.
● Students will have an understanding of the cultural background
surrounding Noh Masks.
● Students will create a Noh Mask using clay carving techniques.
Materials needed: Clay, clay carving tools, Design handout, paint, paint brushes.
Anticipatory Set Masks discussion: Teacher will ask a series of questions to the class
about masks. Teacher will introduce different historical uses of masks
and their significance.
Teaching Strategies Student Activities
Day 1 Day 1
Lesson introduction:
Teacher introduces the topic of Mask making and
starts a discussion switch students about the
purposes of masks and their historical relevance.
Teacher introduces Noh Masks and goes over a

slide show depicting the work of Master Noh Masks
maker Bidou Yamaguchi.
Exit ticket: Students begin to design their Noh Mask Students begin to think about their Noh Mask and start
using Noh Mask handout. drafting their design using Noh Mask handout.
Day 2 Day 2
Clay carving workshop: Students begin to use clay carving tools to develop and
Teacher explains and models the technique of clay practice clay carving skills.
carving by showing students step by step
instructions on how to use the different carving tools.
Exit ticket: Students shape and carve an animal Students work on their clay animals by shaping and
using air dry clay. carving air dry clay.
Day 3 Day 3
Teacher introduces students to their main project for Students begin shaping their clay in preparation for
this unit. Each student is given a block of carving carving.
clay and a set of carving tools.
Students begin carving their clay
Teacher goes over expectations and the project
timeline.
Day 4 Day 4
Teacher assists students with their project while Students work on their masks with the goal of beginning
providing feedback and help to students. the painting of their mask during the next class session.
Day 5 Day 5
Teacher continues to provide feedback and help to Students continue to carve their masks.
students. Students begin to pint their masks.
Teacher begins distributing painting tools and

materials to those who are ready to begin painting.
Day 6 - Final studio day Day 6

Teacher continues to provide feedback and help to Students need to turn in their completed masks by the
students. end of the period.
Day 7 - Critique day Day 7 - Students complete peer critique worksheet and
discussion
Assessment plan:
Formative assessments: Noh Mask Design Handout, Art criticism
worksheets.
Summative assessment
Noh Mask
Closure: This lesson will be wrapped by an Online Jigsaw Activity. Students will
upload 3 photos of their mask along with their artist statement about
their work.

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Teacher introduces Noh Masks and goes over a

Teacher begins distributing painting tools and

Day 6 - Final studio day Day 6

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