Lesson 8 – Capstone 1: Silhouettes

Students will combine everything they have learned about how artists use their materials in order to create their first self-portrait.
Lesson 7 – Negative Space: Seeing Beyond Objects

This lesson is an introduction to the concept of negative and positive space in art, which describes the space around the subject of an art piece (negative) and the subject itself (positive).
Lesson 6 – Collection Expedition: Experiment for New Ideas

As you likely know by now, this first unit is all about how artists get ideas through experimentation with their art materials and brainstorming.
Lesson 5 – Five-Value Chart: Replicate Value

In this lesson, we introduce a new art idea that students discover through experimenting with their art materials.
Lesson 4 – Making Opposite Marks to Music: Quick-Write

This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process.
Lesson 3 – Goal Setting: Opening Up to New Ideas

In this lesson, students will do a brainstorming exercise on their personal goals as an artist.
Lesson 2 – Let’s Talk! Idea Bank & Impact of Visual Components

This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process.
Lesson 1 – Let It Rip: One Color Challenge

In this opening unit, students will start to personalize their art materials and begin their journey as an artist