TELLING A STORY THROUGH NON-OBJECTIVE ART

Objective: Understand that the Elements of Art can be used to convey an idea.

Lesson: Design and cut a series of paper stencils that when placed on top of each other signify the idea of chaos and order.

Materials: Cardstock, Exacto knives, glue

UNDERSTANDING ABORIGINAL ART AND COOPERATIVE ETHICS

Objective: Practice collaboration through art. Learn how cooperation can enhance art practices by taking inspiration from the aboriginal people of Australia.

Lesson: Draw an image inspired by the patterns and colors of traditional Australian Art. Incorporate it with the work of your classmates while solving design problems together.

Materials: Brush markers, paper, scissors, glue

OBSERVATION SKILLS THROUGH DRAWING PRACTICES

Objective: Appreciate what normally goes unnoticed by drawing directly from nature.

Lesson: Use paper and ink pens to capture the smallness of what you see on a hike. Highlight one image with the use of color.

Materials: Ink pens, paper, drawing boards

FILLING A SPACE IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY

Objective: Following the courageous career of Georgia O’Keeffe, tap into your own strength and create a bold floral painting.

Lesson: Scatter flowers on a table as a reference then use ink daubers to make a quick and expressive painting.

Materials: Bingo daubers, rolls of paper, paint

UNDERSTANDING AFRICAN TEXTILES

Objective: Map the textile patterns found throughout Africa to develop an appreciation for the vast amount of cultures and identities found within the continent.

Lesson: Etch an array of patterns inspired by traditional African textiles into a radial design by drawing with white on black scratchboard.

Materials: Scratchboard, etchers, and compasses

DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF GLYPHS

Objective: Appreciate that artistic design is everywhere, even in text.

Lesson: Learn about the history of typography and redesign the letters of your name. Transfer the characters into a work of art using repetition and symmetry.

Materials: Paint markers, cardstock

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF WITHOUT TELLING ME ABOUT YOURSELF

Objective: Explore the history of symbols and iconography, then use art as a visual language to describe yourself without words.

Lesson: Start with the first letter of your name then draw symbolic imagery to fill the space around it.

Materials: Matt board, white and black gel pens

PAINTING THE EXPRESSIVE QUALITIES OF MUSIC

Objective: Learn about the meaning of color in art history, then use the Elements of Art to describe the emotional components of music.

Lesson: Listen to music and express your thoughts in a drawing. Add color with watercolor paint so the composition matches the emotional qualities of the music.

Materials: Watercolor and watercolor paper

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING

Objective: Understand the basic idea of the printmaking process by printing stencils with chalk pastels.

Lesson: Cut a six pointed paper snowflake and print the negative space with chalk pastels. Repeat the process to fill the space from edge to edge.

Materials: Paper, Scissors, Chalk Pastels