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.
A facilitator guide for managing the final client pitch session, including environment setup, questioning prompts, and feedback etiquette.
A set of peer feedback cards for the client pitch, featuring "I Noticed / I Wonder" prompts and a communication clarity scale.
Slides on presentation skills, design justification, and constructive peer feedback techniques for the final project.
A workshop sheet for logo design, guiding students through brainstorming, geometric reduction, and final symbolic execution.
Slides on logo design, simplification, and the power of symbolic representation in graphic arts.
A comprehensive project rubric focusing on typography mood, visual hierarchy, legibility, and craftsmanship.
A planning document for the final project, focusing on contrast, legibility, and assembling typography with layout.
Slides focusing on visual harmony, legibility strategies, and the transition into the final project assembly.
Teacher reference guide for Layout and Grid systems, including the "Squint Test" technique and the 2-Second Rule for billboards.
A sketching template for students to practice creating thumbnail layouts using the Rule of Thirds and Z-pattern.
Slides introducing visual hierarchy, the Rule of Thirds, and the Z-pattern layout strategy.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Typography lesson, including discussion scripts, common misconceptions, and activity checklists.
A worksheet for students to analyze font personalities and practice choosing appropriate typography for different design scenarios.
Introductory slides exploring font psychology, serif vs. sans-serif, and the emotional impact of typography.
A student worksheet for planning and practicing techniques for placing text over images, including scrims, copy space, and effects.
The capstone project guide for the Layout Legends sequence, providing students with a client brief and design constraints for an event poster.
Introductory slides for Lesson 4, covering techniques for placing legible text over complex background images including overlays, focal points, and effects.
Facilitation guide for teachers covering all five lessons in the Typography unit, including discussion prompts, common pitfalls, and activity notes.
A student worksheet for identifying design clutter and redesigning a layout using white space and negative space principles.
A comprehensive rubric for assessing the final mood board project, focusing on color theory application, emotional resonance, accessibility, and justification.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the screen printing unit, including supply lists, lab management strategies, and a grading rubric.
A student reflection and print collection log for the final lesson of the unit, featuring artist statement prompts and peer trade logs.
Lesson 5 slide deck covering studio cleanup, screen reclamation, and the tradition of the 'print swap.'
A troubleshooting and technique poster for Lesson 4, highlighting common printing mistakes and partner coordination tips.
Lesson 4 slide deck explaining squeegee technique (angle, pressure, speed), the flood-and-pull method, and partner printing roles.
A station reference sheet for Lesson 3, covering ink science (viscosity/opacity) and a step-by-step station setup checklist for student pairs.
Lesson 3 slide deck explaining the process of adhering stencils, ink viscosity, and studio organization into clean and ink zones.
A planning worksheet for students to refine their stencil design by identifying islands and adding bridges before cutting.
Lesson 2 slide deck explaining 'islands and bridges' in stencil design, featuring typography examples and cutting safety tips.
A planning worksheet for students to analyze Pop Art repetition and brainstorm/sketch their personal icon design for a screen printing stencil.
Introductory slide deck for Lesson 1: Pop Art and Repetition. Covers the history of Pop Art (Warhol, Corita Kent) and the basics of icon design for screen printing.
Narrative scenario cards for Lesson 3. Students choose one of these environmental prompts to inspire their graphic score composition.
Set of visual inspiration cards for Lesson 2. Students use these to practice translating abstract shapes and patterns into sound before creating their own legend.
Final reflection worksheet for Lesson 5. Students analyze their performance, compare their work to professional Foley artistry, and answer the sequence's essential question.
Slide deck for Lesson 5: Echo Chamber. Covers the final reflection on graphic notation, comparison to professional Foley artistry, and a debrief on the advantages/limitations of this notation style.
Visual reference guide for students illustrating essential conducting gestures for volume, tempo, and cues. Great for use during Lesson 4 rehearsals.
Slide deck for Lesson 4: Baton Masters. Covers conducting gestures, the conductor's role in graphic notation, and rehearsal protocols.
Main composition worksheet for Lesson 3. Provides a large, structured timeline for students to compose their narrative soundscape using graphic symbols.
Slide deck for Lesson 3: Sonic Stories. Covers narrative composition, reading a score as a timeline, and introduces various environmental prompts for student soundscapes.
Worksheet for students to define their own graphic notation legend. Includes spaces for symbols, sound descriptions, and a practice score area.
A student activity sheet for the final lesson. Guides students through selecting their best work, writing a curator's statement, and reflecting on their experimental process and 'happy accidents'.
Visual presentation for students on the final stage of the sequence: curation and exhibition. Explains how to group work by theme, add finishing touches like trimming and mounting, and write an artist statement.
The final assessment rubric for the drypoint etching project, evaluating line quality, tonal range, chine-collé application, and craftsmanship.
Teacher guide for the final lesson on composition and portfolio selection. Focuses on the curation process, writing artist statements, and facilitating a classroom gallery walk.
Final slide deck for Lesson 5, introducing chine-collé as a method for adding color and mixed media elements to drypoint prints.
Teacher guide for Lesson 5, providing instructions for the curation process, print signing conventions, and facilitating a peer gallery walk.
A student reflection and planning sheet for Lesson 4. Helps students analyze ghost prints and strategize mixed-media additions to enhance atmospheric images.
A student procedure guide for "Printing Day," covering paper soaking/blotting, final plate checks, and the specific order for the press sandwich.
Slides for Lesson 4 explaining why paper must be damp for intaglio, the anatomy of the etching press, and the specific order of the "printing sandwich."
A student reflection and signing guide for the final lesson. Includes a curation checklist, artist statement prompts, and practice signing area.
Visual presentation for students on ghost printing. Explains the concept of residual ink, pressure techniques for second pulls, and how to use faint images as mixed-media backgrounds.
Final reflection worksheet for Lesson 5, helping students analyze the layering process and self-assess their skills across the entire printmaking sequence.
A professional assessment rubric for the Relief Printing project, evaluating students on design logic, carving mastery, inking consistency, and editioning standards.
A comprehensive guide for instructors covering pedagogical strategies, lesson-by-lesson troubleshooting, and a master supply list for the Relief Printing sequence.
Slides for Lesson 5 covering signing prints, numbering editions, and conducting a peer critique.
A teacher resource for managing the inking and wiping station, including setup guides, step-by-step facilitation, and a troubleshooting table for common printing issues.
Final teacher guide for Lesson 5, focusing on layered composition strategies, the technical process of registration (alignment), and prompting student reflection on "chance."
Teacher guidance for Lesson 3, including instructional strategies for managing ink application, studio setup, and evaluating Artist Proofs (APs).
Teacher guide for Lesson 4 on ghost prints and residual ink. Includes techniques for pulling second prints and strategies for mixed-media enhancement of faint images.
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, providing registration techniques, pattern vocabulary, and instructional pacing.
Teacher guide for Lesson 5: Backstage Organization and Prop Tables. Includes relay race hook instructions, "darkness test" simulation tips, and a unit reflection guide.
Student worksheet for Lesson 5: Stage Management organization. Features a prop table mapping activity for a specific scene.
Educational slide deck for Lesson 5: Backstage Organization and Prop Tables. Covers the importance of organization, prop table setup, and the concept of "spiking" furniture.
Teacher guide for Lesson 4: Costume Rendering and Collage. Includes instructions for the "Transformation" hook, artistic support strategies for varied skill levels, and feedback prompts for student designs.
Student worksheet for Lesson 4: Creating a costume rendering. Includes space for character bio, design notes, swatches, and a large drawing area.
Educational slide deck for Lesson 4: Costume Rendering and Collage. Covers the components of a professional rendering (sketch, swatches, annotations) and the importance of visual storytelling.
Teacher guide for Lesson 3: Safe Prop Fabrication. Includes fabrication tips, workshop safety protocols, and supply list suggestions.
Student worksheet for Lesson 3: Planning the fabrication of a safe hand prop using cardboard and recycled materials. Includes a sketch area and materials checklist.
Educational slide deck for Lesson 3: Safe Prop Fabrication. Covers lightweight material benefits, workshop safety rules, and cardboard engineering techniques.
Teacher guide for Lesson 2: Costume Psychology. Includes instructions for the hat hook activity, examples of character costume transformations, and discussion points for the student worksheet.
Student worksheet for Lesson 2: Analyzing character traits and selecting appropriate costume elements (color, texture, condition) based on psychology.
Educational slide deck for Lesson 2: Costume Psychology. Covers the emotional impact of color, texture, and clothing condition on character interpretation.
Teacher guide for Lesson 1: Props vs Decor. Includes activity instructions for the Prop Hunt hook, key concept explanations, and a worksheet answer key.
Student worksheet for Lesson 1: Identifying and categorizing props and set dressing from a script. Features a script analysis and a categorization table.
Educational slide deck for Lesson 1: Distinguishing Props and Set Dressing. Includes definitions of Hand Props, Set Props, and Set Dressing with visual examples and a script analysis exercise.
Student review sheet for the gallery walk. Provides spaces for peer evaluation of atmosphere and script requirements, plus a final self-reflection on the design process.
Instructional slides for the "Detail Designers" lesson. Covers set dressing techniques (furniture and texture) and instructions for the final gallery walk and critique process. Updated for improved legibility and font consistency.
A student self-assessment checklist and reflection log for the model construction phase. Focuses on structural integrity, alignment with the floor plan, and technical details like door/window placement.
Instructional slides for the "Box Builders" lesson. Covers the definition of a maquette, basic cardboard engineering techniques like tabs and corner locks, and the step-by-step process of building walls from a floor plan. Updated for improved legibility and font consistency.
Student mood board worksheet for creating a design concept. Includes areas for color swatches, adjectives, material selection, and a large collage space for sketches and reference images.
A student worksheet for the 'Golden Hour Glory' lesson, helping students compare warm and cool color temperatures and their emotional effects.
Visual presentation for Lesson 5 explaining color temperature, the differences between Golden and Blue hours, and how to manipulate mood.
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 5: Golden Hour Glory, focusing on color temperature, time of day, and emotional tone in photography.
A student scavenger hunt worksheet for the 'Silhouette Storytellers' lesson, encouraging students to find and capture three distinct types of silhouettes.
Facilitation guide for the ethics discussion in Lesson 5, including case study talking points and a detailed rubric for the final project.
A student curation and peer-review worksheet for the final lesson. Guides students through selecting their portfolio and providing structured TAG feedback. Uses a sophisticated gallery theme.
Visual presentation for Lesson 4 introducing backlighting, silhouette creation, and the importance of negative space.
Final mastery project document where students present a 'before and after' image, detail their technical changes, and provide an ethical justification for their edits.
A final reflection and gallery walk document where students collect peer interpretations of their work and conduct a formal self-critique of their narrative and technical growth.
Lesson 5 slides on editing ethics, defining the boundary between enhancement and distortion, and introducing the final project requirements.
A visual presentation for Lesson 5 focusing on the final presentation, minimalist captions, the silent gallery walk protocol, and self-critique.
A student worksheet for recording observations and sketches from different camera angles (Bird's Eye vs. Worm's Eye). Uses a bold indigo and orange theme.
A teacher resource for Lesson 4: Silhouette Storytellers, focusing on backlighting and shape recognition.
Teacher's cheat sheet for color correction, featuring the white balance 'hack', diagnosis keys, and discussion prompts for black and white photography.
A professional-style student consent and release form for photography projects, focusing on respect, dignity, and the right to delete images.
A curation worksheet that helps students identify their redundant 'darling' shots, plan their final 6-image sequence using a narrative framework, and audit their work for visual variety.
A student worksheet for diagnosing color temperature issues and deciding between saturation, vibrance, and black-and-white editing techniques.
Final slide deck for the Portfolio and Critique lesson. Guides students through the curation process and the TAG feedback model using a sophisticated gallery theme.
Brainstorming worksheet for Lesson 4 where students plan a self-portrait that explores their identity without showing their face.
A student worksheet for the 'Exposure Experts Challenge' lab, guiding learners through taking and reflecting on three different exposure levels.
