Fundamental techniques for drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography alongside modern digital design principles. Analyzes historical artistic movements while building skills in printmaking and graphic media.
A 4-session project-based final exam where 10th-grade students demonstrate technical theatre mastery through set, costume, lighting, sound, or prop design.
This hands-on sequence introduces 4th graders to the visual and engineering side of theater. Students analyze scripts to design environments, draft scale floor plans, build 3D scenic models, and fabricate props, emphasizing spatial reasoning and storytelling through physical space.
Students investigate how costumes and properties (props) function as tools for character development and storytelling. The sequence guides students through the process of distinguishing between prop types, exploring costume psychology, fabricating safe props, and mastering backstage organization.
This 4th-grade sequence explores how traditional arts and crafts function as vessels for cultural heritage. Students learn to 'read' artifacts like narrative quilts and pottery as historical texts, ultimately creating their own heritage artifacts to preserve personal or family stories.
This sequence explores the transition from Medieval to Renaissance art, focusing on the development of linear perspective, human anatomy in art, and the cultural shift toward Humanism. Students will analyze masterpieces like 'The School of Athens' and apply mathematical principles to create their own realistic artworks.
This sequence explores the artistic revolution of the Renaissance, focusing on the shift from Medieval symbolism to Renaissance realism through the lens of mathematics and anatomy. Students will analyze historical works and apply technical skills like linear perspective to understand how art reflects cultural values.
A graduate-level studio sequence focused on the transition from technical exercises to a cohesive, professional body of work. Students develop a thematic series, tackle the challenges of large-scale execution, engage in rigorous formal critiques, and curate a final presentation.
A graduate-level exploration of the intersection between medium and meaning. Students innovate with traditional materials, exploring chemical interactions, substrate manipulation, and mixed-media synthesis to develop a unique 'mark-making' vocabulary where physical texture contributes to conceptual depth.
This advanced sequence for graduate students explores the deconstruction of classical composition through dynamic symmetry, edge tension, non-Euclidean perspective, and visual hierarchy. Students will move from rigid geometric analysis to 'anti-compositional' strategies to create contemporary, tension-filled imagery.
An intensive graduate-level investigation into the physics, psychology, and application of color in fine art, focusing on relativity, semiotics, and narrative.
Students step into the shoes of a set designer to transform a written script into a physical world through script analysis, floor planning, mood boards, and 3D model construction. The sequence emphasizes how visual choices in color, texture, and space support the storytelling.
A comprehensive 12th-grade unit on intaglio drypoint printing, covering historical context, plate preparation, incising techniques, inking/wiping, press operation, and chine-collé integration. Students move from raw plate preparation to pulling professional-grade prints.
A comprehensive 9th-grade photography sequence that demystifies the Exposure Triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. Students progress from diagnosing exposure errors to mastering manual control through hands-on experiments and artistic challenges.
This sequence explores the technical and social challenges of photographing people, focusing on environmental portraiture, posing, abstract representation, and the ethics of digital identity.
A comprehensive unit for 7th-grade students to master the art of visual storytelling through photography. Students move from analyzing professional photojournalism to planning, shooting, and curating their own narrative photo essays using the 'Five Shot Method' and techniques for capturing candid moments.
A discovery-based journey for 1st graders into digital photography and basic image editing, moving from device handling to creative storytelling through filters and digital elements.
This 2nd-grade sequence introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography and user interface design. Students progress from capturing and editing clear images to understanding and designing the icons and layouts that make digital apps functional and visually appealing.
This sequence introduces 3rd-grade students to digital photography basics, focusing on light, composition, and visual storytelling. Students will move from learning about light and shadow to mastering angles and the rule of thirds, ultimately creating their own photo essay.
A comprehensive 9th-grade visual arts unit focusing on translating 2D drawings into 3D wire sculptures. Students explore contour lines, tool safety, spatial volume, and presentation through the lens of 'drawing in space.'
A 5th-grade art sequence exploring Land Art and environmental sculpture. Students learn to collaborate with nature using foraged materials to create ephemeral installations, emphasizing patterns, site-specificity, and documentation through photography.
This undergraduate sequence explores the conceptual and technical dimensions of Found Object Assemblage. Students move from semiotic analysis and material sourcing to advanced joinery techniques, culminating in site-specific installations that communicate complex social or personal narratives.
This advanced 12th-grade sequence guides students through the rigorous process of subtractive sculpture. From conceptual clay maquettes to final surface treatments, students master the relationship between mass and negative space to create portfolio-ready 3D works.
A sequence introducing Kindergarteners to the intersection of digital photography and creative manipulation. Students move from basic framing to surrealist digital collages.
This sequence guides 12th-grade students through the transition from single-image photography to complex visual storytelling. Students will learn to plan, shoot, and curate photo essays, culminating in a professional portfolio presentation that explores narrative arcs and conceptual themes.
A hands-on exploration of how visual information can trick the brain, culminating in students creating their own mind-bending optical illusions.
A creative art lesson where students explore the ancient art of mosaic-making. They will learn about the history of mosaics and create their own vibrant designs using paper 'tiles' to develop fine motor skills, patience, and an eye for patterns.
A creative exploration of visual storytelling where students analyze and design movie posters to understand the power of marketing art.
Students explore the cultural significance of masks from around the world and design their own mystical masks using cardboard and craft supplies.
Students explore the history and cultural significance of mural art before collaborating to design their own community-themed mural.
Students explore the history and impact of art in social movements, then brainstorm and plan their own activist artwork focused on contemporary issues.
Students explore the cultural significance of masks from around the world and design their own mystical masks using cardboard and craft supplies. This lesson encourages creative expression and appreciation for global traditions.
Students explore global diversity by creating collaborative mosaic art pieces featuring cultural symbols, fostering appreciation and teamwork.
A lesson designed for 4th graders to explore different creative processes and discover their unique artistic methods through hands-on activities and reflection.
A 3rd-grade lesson exploring various art careers, helping students connect their creativity to real-world possibilities through discussion, visual examples, and hands-on activities.
This culturally responsive lesson explores the rich history and cultural significance of various Filipino textiles, connecting diverse weaving traditions to personal identity through a hands-on stitching activity.
A middle school art history lesson introducing students to iconic sculptors like Michelangelo, Bernini, Rodin, Calder, and Hepworth through visual presentations and biographical studies.
A 30-minute professional development session for teachers on utilizing collage-illustrated books to enhance visual literacy and creative expression in the classroom. participants will explore examples, discuss pedagogical strategies, and design their own collage activity.
A creative art lesson where students (ages 9-10) explore the history of mosaics and create their own heart-shaped paper mosaics to express personal messages of love and support.
A hands-on art and science lesson where students explore the diversity of plant life through leaf prints, focusing on shapes, textures, and patterns.
A hands-on environmental education lesson where students transform recycled paper into unique handmade sheets for creative projects like cards and bookmarks.
A hands-on lesson where students learn the art of papermaking using recycled materials, combining environmental science with creative crafting.
A creative arts and social-emotional learning lesson where students use the medium of comics to explore and express complex emotions. Designed for middle schoolers, this lesson focuses on visual storytelling, character perspective, and empathy.
An 8th-grade art and design lesson where students explore the power of black and white imagery to create a meaningful holiday card for their parents. Students focus on composition, contrast, and visual storytelling.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for 7th-grade students on the purpose, types, and design principles of logos. Students analyze famous brands and brainstorm their own brand identities.
A 30-minute creative lesson for 7th graders to analyze dramatic characters through a visual 'one-pager' project, combining textual evidence with artistic synthesis.
A comprehensive 90-minute lesson for high school theatre students on pigment color theory, covering primary/secondary/tertiary colors, temperature, and subtractive mixing through hands-on painting and a design project.
A 30-minute creative project lesson where 12th-grade students design an animated movie poster in Adobe Illustrator, applying design principles like hierarchy, color theory, and typography.
Students step into the role of a graphic designer to create a movie poster for an original animated film using Adobe Illustrator, applying core design principles.
A creative art challenge where students design jerseys representing their favorite hobbies or interests, fostering self-expression and community.
A lesson where students design and create cards to celebrate International Women's Day, fostering respect and gratitude towards women's contributions globally.
A comprehensive 190-minute hands-on lesson for 9th graders covering the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign, specifically focusing on importing images, placing text, and managing layout frames for print-ready documents.
