Students step into the role of Stage Managers to learn about organization. They create a 'prop table' map, outlining where items go ensuring actors can find them in the dark, and practice resetting a scene quickly.
A lesson on mastering 5-point curvilinear perspective, focusing on capturing wide-angle urban environments within a spherical frame. Students will learn to map the world onto a sphere using five vanishing points.
A multi-day creative project where students design and construct their own 'Fuggler-style' monsters using felt, clay, and buttons, focusing on design planning and introductory hand-stitching techniques.
An introduction to the three primary styles of Ancient Greek pottery: Geometric, Black-figure, and Red-figure. Students read about the history and techniques before creating their own scratch board art.
A three-session art lesson exploring the history and technique of caricature drawing, focusing on feature exaggeration and the use of graphite and markers.
A comprehensive lesson on Keith Haring's Pop Art style, featuring a reading passage, comprehension questions, and a themed crossword puzzle.
A lesson exploring the life and iconic symbols of Keith Haring, focusing on his 'Radiant Baby' and the impact of Pop Art in public spaces.
A dynamic art lesson exploring Keith Haring's iconic style, focusing on the use of bold lines and movement markers to create energetic Pop Art. Students will read about his life, analyze his techniques, and master Pop Art vocabulary through a crossword puzzle.
A comprehensive exploration of mime techniques and non-verbal storytelling, where students learn to build invisible worlds through precise movement and comedic timing.
A mini-lesson introducing students to the world of stock photography by transforming everyday school environments into marketable, high-quality visual assets. Students learn about composition, lighting, and technical skills like depth of field through the lens of commercial utility.
A complete bulletin board kit featuring vibrant, rainbow-themed musical elements and diverse student illustrations to celebrate music as a universal language.
A comprehensive make-up assignment for students who missed a performance, requiring a detailed 5-paragraph review of a world-class orchestral concert with research and personal critique.
A deep dive into the life of T.C. Steele, from his childhood in Owen County to his legacy as Indiana's most famous painter, featuring a reading passage and comprehension check.
Students apply Impressionist techniques to create their own Indiana landscape inspired by the House of the Singing Winds.
A deep dive into how T.C. Steele captured the changing light and seasons of Brown County through color and brushwork.
An introduction to T.C. Steele, the Hoosier Group, and the basics of Impressionism, including the 'en plein air' technique.