A cross-disciplinary exploration of cyanotypes, merging the chemistry of UV light with the artistic principles of composition and negative space. Students create photographic blueprints using natural objects and sunlight.
A lesson focused on using the dramatic technique of tableau to explore pivotal moments and emotional themes in Alan Gratz's 'Refugee'. Students will learn the five elements of tableau and work in groups to create living pictures of the three main characters' journeys.
A visual-guessing game lesson where students identify famous artworks based on close-up details of hands. This lesson focuses on observation skills and art history recognition.
Students explore the power of hands as tools for emotional storytelling in art history, then create their own expressive 3D plaster hands that communicate a specific narrative or emotion through form and surface drawing.
A middle school art lesson exploring botanical illustration through the lens of structural ink drawing and organic watercolor washes. Students observe seasonal specimens to capture the tension between geometric growth patterns and fluid biological forms.
Students explore character traits and motivations by designing a unique visual symbol that represents their graphic novel protagonist.
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.
A comprehensive introduction to film analysis, covering cinematic techniques, genre studies, and historical evolution to help students decode the language of cinema.
Students explore the structural components of drama by mapping plot elements onto a diagram and analyzing how characters evolve through theatrical conflict.
This lesson introduces students to the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, focusing on its origins as a festival of resilience and hope. Students will perform a 10-15 minute play that dramatizes the historical context and the 'City of Smiles' spirit.
Students will explore the five elements of plot specifically within the context of dramatic scripts, learning how playwrights build tension and resolve conflict on stage.
Finalizing sculptures with a focus on unity and variety, followed by a gallery walk and self-reflection.
The construction phase where teams focus on structural balance and collaborative assembly of their recycled sculptures.
Introduction to the project, material collection via the letter home, and initial collaborative brainstorming and blueprinting.