A comprehensive guide for students to move from visual observation to a complex, arguable thesis statement about any artwork. Includes a step-by-step worksheet, instructional slides, and a teacher's guide with examples.

A guided research project where students explore the anatomy, history, and classification of a musical instrument of their choice.

An advanced exploration of microtonal music, covering the physics of pitch, tuning systems beyond 12-TET, and practical experimentation with quarter-tones and just intonation.

Students transition from raw audio to a polished production. This week focuses on Soundtrap technical skills, including multi-track editing, adding bumpers/music, and applying professional mixing and mastering techniques.

Students focus on the journalistic foundations of podcasting: selecting a topic, conducting deep research, and developing professional interviewing techniques. This week culminates in the recording of raw interview footage.

A lesson focused on the power of peer feedback in the contemporary art process, teaching students how to give and receive constructive criticism to fuel growth.

A quick-reference guide to the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process, focusing on brainstorming and strategy development for educational settings.

A comprehensive lesson where students learn to edit a teacher appreciation video using Adobe Premiere Pro, focusing on narrative pacing and emotional storytelling.

A photography and writing unit where students explore the intersection of identity and environment, using environmental portraiture to craft social commentary and narrative descriptions.

A deep dive into cinematic lighting, from the physics of light and 3-point setups to professional styles like Rembrandt and Butterfly lighting, including a hands-on assessment.

A high-energy culinary challenge where students use mystery Easter-themed ingredients to create unique dishes, focusing on creativity, flavor, and presentation.

A comprehensive introduction to the physiological and technical aspects of singing, covering vocal anatomy, breath support, vocal registers, and resonance.

High school and undergraduate students bridge the gap between digital image manipulation and traditional painting by analyzing how software filters alter color theory and recreating these effects on canvas.

A comprehensive introduction to reading standard musical notation on the guitar, specifically targeting open strings and the first position notes for high school beginners.

A lesson exploring the intersection of digital manipulation and traditional painting. Students analyze how digital filters affect color theory, light, and saturation, then recreate a digitally altered image on canvas.

This lesson explores the psychological impact of colors and how they influence human emotion and perception in art and design.

A comprehensive lesson on music tempo covering Italian terminology, metronome markings, and practical application to musical scores. Students will learn to identify and apply various speeds to music.

A comprehensive guide to understanding and applying musical tempo, covering Italian terminology, BPM, and metronome markings.

A comprehensive set of technical drawing templates and reference guides for theatrical set design. This lesson focuses on the proscenium stage and fly system, providing students with the professional tools needed to create ground plans and elevations.

A 25-minute intensive lesson for film and photo students covering copyright law, music licensing for festivals, public domain via Steamboat Willie, and personal portfolio protection.

A comprehensive analysis of the 1963 film 'Charade', focusing on its unique blend of genres, the 'unreliable ally' motif, and the symbolic use of fashion and color. Students will explore how the film subverts noir and romantic comedy tropes while investigating the fluid nature of identity.

A deep dive into the 1963 film Charade, exploring its unique blend of romantic comedy and suspense, the fluidity of identity, and the use of visual metaphors. Students analyze genre conventions, irony, and symbolism through a cinematic lens.

A professional training session focused on transforming text-heavy PowerPoint slides into high-impact, visual-first presentations. Staff will learn principles of cognitive load, minimalist design, and visual storytelling.

A comprehensive culminating research project where students explore a specific theatre style or 'ism'. Students produce a research-heavy Dramaturgy Portfolio, a Creative Design Pitch Deck, and a final Presentation with a visual aid.

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 deep dive into the 1963 film Charade, exploring its unique blend of suspense and comedy, its complex treatment of identity, and the evolving power dynamics between its lead characters. Students will analyze cinematography, genre conventions, and gender roles through exemplar texts and guided organizers.

A comprehensive exploration of the 1960s thriller 'Charade', focusing on the intersection of genre conventions, character deception, and cinematic visual motifs. Students will analyze how the film balances suspense and romance through its visual language and shifting character identities.

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 exploration of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, covering its historical roots in Brazil, key techniques like Forum and Image Theatre, and its ongoing role in global social justice movements.

Mastering Forum Theatre, the role of the Joker, and applying these techniques to solve real-world social problems.

Deep dive into Image Theatre techniques, using the body as a language to explore internal and external oppressions.

An introduction to Augusto Boal, the origins of Theatre of the Oppressed, and the transformative concept of the 'spect-actor'.

The culminating phase where students stage a scene and compile their final production portfolio.

Students transition from analysis to design, creating set blueprints and costume concepts.

Focuses on the playwright's context and the deeper thematic structures of the chosen contemporary drama.

Students select a contemporary play and begin their analytical journey through character and theme exploration.

A comprehensive introduction to film analysis, covering cinematic techniques, genre studies, and historical evolution to help students decode the language of cinema.

A sophisticated and modern slide deck for a 60th birthday celebration, featuring a full order of service and thematic transitions.