Balance in Motion

Unit 2 of the 7th Grade Animation & Digital Production curriculum, focusing on podcasting, audio editing, legal/ethical rules, and multi-track mixing.

Unit 2 of the 7th Grade Animation & Digital Production curriculum, focusing on podcasting, audio editing, legal/ethical rules, and multi-track mixing.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

Unit 1: Stop-Motion Animation & Foundational Research. Students explore persistence of vision, digital research credibility, storyboarding, animation physics, and production.

A unit of humorous, educational lessons where students perform modern comedic plays about ancient pantheons. Students explore the domains, symbols, and myths of Greek and Egyptian deities while practicing reading fluency, character design, and critical analysis.

A collaborative art sequence where students create a large-scale mosaic mural to honor a retiring teacher, focusing on themes of growth, beauty, and legacy.

A sequence exploring the daily lives and creative processes of renowned artists, starting with John Byrne. Students observe artistic routines and apply those methods to their own creative practice.

A 10-day interior design unit for 7th grade focusing on the transition from structural systems to user-centered aesthetic design. Students explore the elements and principles of design through hands-on activities, culminating in a professional-style design scenario.

A three-day exploration of the life and legacy of Indiana-born comedian Red Skelton, presented in a vibrant magazine format. Students explore his early life in Vincennes, his iconic characters, and his lasting impact on American comedy through reading and creative performance activities.

A series of lessons exploring the art and craftsmanship of Ancient Greece, focusing on pottery and visual storytelling. Students will learn about historical styles and apply them to modern hands-on art projects.

A unit focused on the visual principles of brand identity, moving from theory (color, type) to creation using vector-based tools like Google Drawing.