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: Game Board

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: Still Life with Unconventional Materials

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: Collaboration in Color with a Quick-Write

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

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

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

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

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