Lesson 8 – Capstone 1: Silhouettes

In this lesson, 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: Cut Paper

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: Tracing 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 brainstorm.
Lesson 5 – Light and Dark: Shout Talk Whisper! With Collaboration

In this lesson, we introduce a new art idea that students discover through experimenting with their art materials.
Lesson 4 – Match My Mark to Music

This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process.
Lesson 3 – Hopes and Dreams: Writing Connection

In this lesson, students will do a short reflection on their hopes and dreams as an artist.
Lesson 2 – Let’s Talk! Idea Bank & First Impressions

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

In this opening lesson, students will start to explore their art materials and begin their journey as an artist.