Communication strategies and policy frameworks for promoting the cultural and economic value of the arts. Addresses funding models, community engagement, and legislative outreach.
A high-contrast, modern informational flyer for the Principles of Digital Design course, highlighting Photoshop certification, DSLR photography, and career pathways. This version is optimized for single-page printing, with tightened margins to accommodate contact information and counselor recommendations.
A comprehensive unit for Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, featuring chapter-by-chapter comprehension quizzes, teacher keys, and interactive slide decks.
A multi-day unit exploring Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, focusing on the transition from spectator to 'spect-actor' through Image and Forum Theatre to address contemporary social issues.
A 4-day project sequence where high school students explore their digital identity through personal branding in Canva and short-form video production in CapCut. Students choose a personal 'niche'—such as gaming, fashion, or social advocacy—to build a cohesive visual presence.
A unit focused on the visual principles of brand identity, moving from theory (color, type) to creation using vector-based tools like Google Drawing.
An 8-day 8th-grade art unit where students explore found object assemblage to create a 3D 'Word Art Poster'. The unit focuses on studio habits, careers in graphic design and sign making, and the integration of design principles into sculptural work.
This graduate-level sequence explores the intersection of labor law, fiscal strategy, safety protocols, and crisis management within professional theater production. Students develop the leadership skills necessary to navigate union environments and high-stakes technical environments.
This lesson introduces 12th-grade art students to the world of creative entrepreneurship, focusing on value propositions, marketing, and business planning for a sustainable artistic career. Students will analyze real-world case studies and begin drafting their own creative business blueprint.
A comprehensive exploration of John Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things' for IB Music, focusing on modal jazz, structural innovation, and the 'Exploring Music in Context' Area of Inquiry.
A project-based lesson where students create a 30-second kindness PSA, focusing on the technical mastery of camera angles, the rule of thirds, and professional delivery standards.
An introductory lesson on music copyright laws, fair use, and legal practices for using and creating music, aligned with NC Arts SCOS.
Explore the powerful impact of music as a tool for social change and personal expression throughout history. This lesson encourages middle school students to think critically about music's role beyond entertainment and inspires them to find their own voice through a guided journal activity.
A comprehensive final project where students act as a creative agency to design a professional advertisement for a mini-brand, integrating photography, Photoshop editing, and design principles.
