Pro forma Scheme Plan
Title of Scheme: Art history
No. of Lessons:4
Group:5th years
Total Time: 2hr 40min
No. of Pupils:9
based on Romanesque
architecture and sculpture.
Domain: Art history European
section 2
Aims:
 To help students understand that time period. 1000-1150 10th century
 To highlight the key characteristics of Romanesque’s architecture and sculpture i.e round
arches, barrel vaults, less windows, tympanums, and façade.
 To explore the students understanding of the topic through testing the students with quick
5min tests and drawing the characteristics of Romanesque architecture and sculpture.
Overall Learning Outcomes for the Scheme:
Students will:
 Demonstrate a good knowledge of the topic through test sheets.
 Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of Romanesque architecture and
sculpture through drawings.
 Understand the reasons behind architecture i.e why were the walls so thick. Reason for
tympanums.
Investigating/Exploring/Creating:
Investigating:
Students will:

Investigate the topic through firstly a hand out of key notes (from the art book and online
sources) on that time period. Which are largely visual with supporting imagery for any
points made about the architecture.

Explore the main characteristics of Romanesque architecture and sculpture through online
videos showing one prime examples of a Romanesque building i.e Notre Dame la Grande,
Poitiers, France, 12th century

Explore and understand the function of the architecture i.e thick walls for support, barrel
vaults, through notes and discussion about the characteristics.

Explore the characteristics of Romanesque sculpture ie Tympanums. An example we will
be largely focusing on is “The last judgement” St. Lazare Autun France. I will test students
on this specific piece as there is a lot of key points and information they need to know in
this piece.
Understanding/Evaluating: (include illustrations):
Students will:

Understand the handout I will give them on Romanesque architecture and sculpture. I will
read through all notes with the students to make sure they all understand what is being
discussed. I will also insure they understand the information by using quick and simple test
to make sure they do understand and are listening to the information. I will be able to
evaluate the students understanding of the notes through the results of the tests.
Question Time!!!
Q 1.From your notes please fill in on this Romanesque church the following:
1. Rounded Arches
2. Rounded Pillars
3. Small windows
4. Thick walls
5. Capitals
Q2. Name 3 Romanesque characteristics that are missing from this image?
1.
2.
3.
Q3. What did the medieval people believe would happen in the year 1000 AD?
Q4. What is a pilgrimage and why where they so popular?

Understand the placement of this architecture through an educational virtual tour video of a
Romanesque church.
Literacy and numeracy:
Key words: Romanesque, Architecture, Pilgrimage, Vaults, Tympanums,
Teaching/Learning Strategies:
Students will:
 Write in notes into the handout instead of reading through it. This will help them to pay
attention and to take in the information better.
 Ask direct questions to a random students to help keep the students focused and listening.
 I will use visual aids for all of my notes and interesting educational videos.
Materials:
Handout notes, Art book, overhead projector, online videos
Differentiation:
I have two students who have very poor English and will struggle with the art history. I will write in
their note on the handout for them so they will not need to in class. I will also try to keep the notes
as visual as I can to help them follow the class and not become uninterested.
Timeline/Sequence of Lessons:
Week 1 Lesson 1:
Introduction to the topic through notes on the handout. Short paragraph with good points of
information not too much text. The handout will go on to introduce and explain 10 characteristics of
Romanesque architecture. I will then have a simple test base on key points of information. The test
will be visual mostly pointing out the key points of architecture we have looked at.
Week 2 Lesson 2:
Focus onto a Tympanum. A detailed handout based on “The last judgment” will be given out to the
class. I will talk through the information with the students to make sure there is no problems with
the notes. I will also show an educational videos based on The last judgment. I will also show a
virtual tour through a Romanesque church so students can see the architecture we have
discussed.
Assessment Rubric:
Assessment Criteria
1.Understanding
Understanding
Students should
demonstrate a good
knowledge of the
subject matter
Assessment Criteria
2.Drawing
Students should
demonstrate a high
quality drawing with
attention to detail.
Assessment Criteria
3.Behaviour
Students should
demonstrate an
interest and effort
made in regards to
note taking, work
sheets, homework,
essays and group
discussion.
Evidence of learning
Work sheets,
essays, homework
should demonstrate
the information
learned. Answering
questions and
contributing to
group discussion
will aslo
Evidence of learning
Clear drawings with
high level of detail
and information
demonstrating
understanding of
characteristic
Evidence of learning
All written work is
completed and
handed up in time,
contributes to group
discussion, good
effort made with
attention and note
taking during class.
Assessment Criteria
4. Writing skills
Students should
demonstrate a good
effort made towards
the essay in regards
to flow, drawing,
placement of
information,
introduction and
conclusion.
Evidence of learning
Essays are well
planned and have a
good flow to the
reading. Shows
understanding and
demonstrate the
level of information
learned.
demonstrate
knowledge