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.
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 11th-grade unit on the mechanics of intaglio printmaking, focusing on drypoint techniques, plate preparation, the chemistry of wiping, and chine-coll\u00e9 integration. Students master the relationship between physical pressure and visual atmosphere.
An undergraduate-level exploration of Renaissance art as visual rhetoric, focusing on mathematical perspective, patronage systems, and the shift from High Renaissance balance to Mannerist distortion. Students analyze how formal innovations served political and social agendas in Early Modern Europe.
Students investigate how visual arts served as a vehicle for political power, religious messaging, and scientific observation during the Renaissance. This sequence moves beyond simple art appreciation to the analysis of 'visual rhetoric'—how perspective, anatomical realism, and classical allusions were used to convey meaning.
A comprehensive high school sculpture sequence focused on subtractive carving. Students progress from organic inspiration and clay maquettes to carving a final 3D form in a reductive medium, emphasizing abstraction and negative space.
This sequence explores linear media (wire, rod, and tubing) to create 'drawings in space' that define volume without mass. Students learn to translate 2D contour drawings into 3D forms using cold-connection techniques, investigating implied volume, tension, and the interplay between light and shadow.
A 5-lesson sequence where students learn the art of collaboration by designing and executing a large-scale mural, moving from individual brainstorming to collective creation.
This sequence guides 8th-grade students through the world of public art, from analyzing its functions and cultural symbolism to designing their own scale mural proposals that address community social issues. Students will transition from art critics to civic-minded designers, learning how visual narratives can transform urban spaces.
This sequence guides students through using visual arts as a non-verbal language for processing complex emotions associated with loss, focusing on abstract expressionism and color theory.
A high school sequence exploring the intersection of digital design and traditional printmaking. Students learn to bridge vector precision with analog texture through zine production and professional practice.
A comprehensive high school sequence exploring the technical and artistic intersection of screen printing and typographic design, from emulsion chemistry to final editioning.
This sequence explores the intersection of digital design and traditional printmaking. Students learn to combine the precision of vector graphics with the tactile, organic qualities of analog transfers and mixed media to create a professional 'hybrid' portfolio.
This 11th Grade sequence introduces students to the technical and creative world of screen printing. Over five lessons, students master the photo-emulsion process, layer-based design thinking, typography, and professional production techniques, culminating in a multi-color print run.
This advanced graduate-level sequence explores the intersection of typographic design and large-format screen printing. Students master complex grid systems, CMYK color separation, and high-precision technical execution to create impactful graphic narratives.
A 5-lesson unit for 9th-grade students exploring the fusion of typography and imagery. Students transition from manual layout techniques and font psychology to digital vector design and the production of a physical 8-page Zine.
A comprehensive workshop-style sequence for undergraduate students exploring the intersection of relief printmaking and typography. Students master subtractive carving, typographic layout, ink chemistry, and professional editioning standards.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate students exploring the intersection of digital graphic design and traditional screen printing. Students master the end-to-end workflow from digital color separation and halftone creation to darkroom screen preparation, multi-color registration, and high-volume production management.
A comprehensive graphic design simulation where students act as a design agency to develop a full brand identity. They progress from analyzing logo symbolism and interpreting client briefs to digital vectorization and presenting a professional brand style guide.
A graduate-level sequence exploring visual hierarchy, information design, and cognitive psychology. Students learn to reduce cognitive load through data visualization, accessibility standards, and wayfinding systems.
This graduate-level sequence explores the strategic intersection of visual design and brand identity, moving from surface-level aesthetics to deep strategic systems. Students learn to translate organizational values into scalable visual assets, culminating in the creation of a professional brand standards manual.
An advanced exploration of typographic systems, from the mathematical precision of Modernist grid structures to the expressive potential of post-modern deconstruction and kinetic typography. Students master micro-typography, complex hierarchy, and structural integrity in both print and digital environments.
A comprehensive graphic design sequence where 11th-grade students simulate a professional branding agency environment, moving from strategic analysis to a full brand style guide.
A workshop-intensive sequence for 12th-grade students focused on editorial design, grid systems, micro-typography, and pre-press production. Students learn to master the technical and structural details of layout to influence user experience and information flow.
A comprehensive project-based sequence where students act as creative directors to develop a full brand identity system. From client analysis and sketching to vectorization and style guide creation, students master the professional design workflow.
A comprehensive introduction to the structural foundations of graphic design, focusing on typography and layout. Students progress from learning the anatomy of letters to mastering complex visual hierarchies and grid systems.
A comprehensive introduction to graphic design where students build a cohesive brand identity from the ground up. Over five lessons, students master color psychology, typography, logo creation, and layout principles, culminating in a professional-style brand pitch.
An advanced graduate-level sequence exploring the intersection of design theory and professional execution. Students deconstruct visual systems through semiotics, color psychology, grid theory, and vector precision to build comprehensive brand identities.
A comprehensive introduction to graphic design where students explore color psychology, master vector tools, and create a cohesive brand identity through logo design and typography.
A graduate-level exploration of the artist book, integrating letterpress printing, relief graphics, and structural binding to investigate the relationship between physical form and narrative sequence.
This advanced sculptural sequence for graduate students explores the intersection of phenomenology and three-dimensional form. Students investigate proprioception, haptic perception, and the physical relationship between the viewer and the sculptural object through technical mastery of life casting, armature construction, and surface manipulation.
A graduate-level investigation into the intersection of sculpture, archival research, and historiography, focusing on the ethical sourcing and conceptual recontextualization of found objects.
A graduate-level exploration of the 'post-digital' landscape in sculpture, bridging digital fabrication (3D scanning, printing, CNC) with traditional material practices. Students interrogate the relationship between the algorithmic and the handmade through a hybrid sculptural project.
This sequence advances students' ceramic skills into complex hand-building engineering, focusing on large-scale slab construction, internal supports, surface design, and kiln firing. Students will design and build structural forms that defy gravity while mastering the chemical and physical transformations of clay and glaze.
This sequence explores the intersection of engineering and art through the creation of kinetic wire sculptures. Students progress from basic wire manipulation to complex mobile construction, culminating in a lighting installation that showcases movement and shadow.
A hands-on sculpture sequence where students learn the art of subtractive carving. From planning maquettes to refining organic forms inspired by Moore and Hepworth, students master tools and spatial reasoning to reveal the 'essence' within a solid mass.
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.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate sculpture students focusing on subtractive methodologies. Students learn to navigate the irreversible process of carving, moving from clay maquettes to roughing out forms, activating negative space, and achieving professional surface finishes.
An intensive undergraduate sequence focusing on the additive process of clay modeling, from structural armature engineering to refined anatomical surface treatment. Students learn to translate organic complexity into volumetric reality through systematic build-up and planar analysis.
This graduate-level sequence explores the technical and psychological aspects of studio lighting. From the core physics of light fall-off to the complex blending of strobe and ambient sources, students learn to treat light as a sculptural tool for fine art, editorial, and product photography.
An advanced printmaking sequence focusing on the reduction lino-cut method. Students explore historical context, strategic planning, technical carving, and the precise mechanics of registration and editioning to create multi-colored prints from a single, evolving block.
An introduction to the intaglio printmaking family through drypoint etching on plastic plates. Students explore line weight, tonal variation, wiping techniques, and mixed media additions like chine-collé.
Students transition from relief printing to intaglio, mastering drypoint etching on plexiglass. The sequence covers plate preparation, scribing for texture and value, inking/wiping techniques, press operation, and advanced chine-collé methods.
A comprehensive workshop sequence on reduction linocut printing. Students master the art of the 'suicide block' through negative space analysis, tool safety, registration systems, and multi-layer ink application.
This advanced graduate sequence explores the intersection of traditional printmaking and digital fabrication, focusing on hybrid matrices, viscosity printing, and photopolymer processes. Students bridge the gap between digital precision and analog tactility to redefine the conceptual value of the printed 'multiple'.
A comprehensive introduction to relief printing, focusing on the conceptual and technical skills of linocut design. Students master high-contrast visualization, carving safety, inking techniques, and professional editioning.
An intensive exploration of intaglio printmaking for undergraduate students, covering drypoint, etching, aquatint, and professional printing techniques. Students will bridge the gap between physical mark-making and chemical processes to master fine line reproduction.
An advanced undergraduate printmaking sequence that challenges traditional boundaries by combining experimental monotype, collagraphy, and digital-analog hybrid workflows. Students explore the concept of the 'unique multiple' and develop a professional portfolio focused on the intersection of physical ink and digital media.
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 comprehensive 12th-grade photography sequence focusing on professional digital workflow, non-destructive editing, and the ethics of post-processing. Students progress from basic organization to advanced color grading and retouching while debating the boundaries of photographic truth.
A comprehensive 12th-grade photography sequence exploring the physics and artistry of light, from natural environments to controlled studio setups, focusing on form, texture, and mood.
This 8th-grade photography sequence explores how the quality, direction, and color of light influence mood and dimensionality. Students progress from basic light quality to professional portrait patterns and conceptual lighting design.
A comprehensive capstone sequence for 11th-grade photography students focused on the power of visual narrative. Students move from analyzing professional photojournalism to planning, executing, and curating their own thematic photo essays, culminating in a formal gallery critique.
This sequence explores the critical role of light as the primary medium of photography, guiding students from natural light observation to advanced studio manipulation. Students learn to shape light to create specific moods and flatter subjects through direction, color, and quality.
This sequence explores photography as a narrative medium for graduate students. It covers conceptualizing stories, capturing visual variety, the art of curation/sequencing, and the professional articulation of artistic intent through artist statements and portfolio defense.
A graduate-level exploration of visual aesthetics, psychology, and semiotics in photography, moving from classical composition to the intentional disruption of visual harmony.
A comprehensive 9th-grade photography sequence focusing on the 'digital darkroom.' Students master file organization, RAW processing, exposure correction via histograms, local retouching, and color grading while critically examining the ethics of digital manipulation.
This photography sequence guides students through the physics and art of light, covering natural cycles, directional manipulation, modifiers like reflectors, and classic portrait lighting patterns.
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.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate photography students focusing on visual storytelling, transitioning from single images to cohesive photo essays, and culminating in a professional portfolio and artist statement.
A comprehensive photography sequence for undergraduate students focusing on the physics and artistry of light. Students progress from taming natural light to mastering complex studio strobe setups, including three-point lighting and creative color gels.
A comprehensive exploration of visual language in photography, moving from classical geometric principles to intentional rule-breaking. Students will master the 'grammar' of the frame through analysis, field practice, and critical critique.
An intensive technical sequence for undergraduate photography students, focusing on transitioning from automatic modes to full manual control through the lens of the exposure triangle. Students explore ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to master both technical accuracy and creative intent.
This sequence explores the 'digital darkroom,' covering professional workflows from RAW file management to advanced color grading and the ethics of image manipulation. Students develop technical skills while critically analyzing the boundary between artistic enhancement and ethical representation.
A comprehensive high school photography unit focused on visual storytelling and the creation of photo essays. Students transition from single images to intentional series, learning to storyboard, curate, and present a cohesive narrative body of work.
This sequence immerses students in the professional workflow of creating a cohesive visual identity, focusing specifically on the interplay between typography, color theory, and layout. Students progress from conceptual sketching and mood boarding to digital rendering and refinement of a logomark and accompanying marketing asset.
