Students watch clips of Romantic ballets (like Giselle) to analyze how the 'white ballets' reflected societal views on women and the supernatural. They explore the use of pantomime to convey plot within a rigid technical framework.
A primary art lesson exploring the beauty of nature and our role in keeping the Earth clean. Students observe natural wonders and create their own "Earth Treasures" using drawing and sculpting materials.
A lesson exploring the evolution of English theater during the reign of King James I, focusing on stagecraft, darker themes, and the transition to indoor performance spaces.
A comparison of Shakespearean theater practices, focusing on the historical context of boy actors and social reactions to the stage across different reading levels.
Students capture field footage and use CapCut to assemble a professional-grade short-form video featuring interviews, B-roll, and district branding.
Students define their spotlight subject, research the target audience, and create professional brand assets in Canva, including a video thumbnail and intro graphic.
Students transition their brand into motion by creating a 60-second short-form video in CapCut, applying editing techniques like transitions, overlays, and sound design.
Students define their personal brand identity and create a visual 'Brand Board' using Canva, focusing on color theory, typography, and logo design.
A comprehensive lesson on film music focusing on iconic composers, the difference between motifs and themes, and the impact of scores in movies like Jaws and Ghostbusters.
A focused introduction to the B Major scale for beginner bassoonists. This lesson covers the complex fingerings required for five sharps and provides a daily routine for developing technical fluency and tone.
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.
An introductory lesson on the fundamentals of drama and theater history, specifically designed to bridge the gap between narrative text and performance using The Pardoner's Tale as a primary example. Students explore the mechanics of a script, the history of morality plays, and the core elements of Reader's Theater.