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: Hand Outlines
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: Using Found Objects
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 – Light and Dark: Five-Value in Black & White
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
This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process.
Lesson 3 – Hopes and Dreams: Individual & Community
In this lesson, students will do a short reflection on their hopes and dreams as an artist.
Lesson 2 – Let’s Talk! Idea Bank & Preferences
This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process.
Lesson 1 – Let It Rip: Colors & Types of Paper
In this opening unit, students will start to explore their art materials and begin their journey as an artist