Category Archives: Lesson Plans
1000 Cranes for Peace
In response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, students at my small, private school resolved to make 1000 paper cranes to commemorate the innocent lives lost and to honor all those who rescued, served, and helped. Many students wrote … Continue reading
Oaxacan-Style Paintings
At the conclusion of the Art 1 unit on Color Theory, students were introduced to the colorful and whimsical sculptures of Oaxaca, Mexico. In response, they created acrylic paintings in the style of the sculptures.
Book Illustration Project
Advanced Art students were asked to create an illustration for one of their favorite books. Ideally, it would be a book which had NOT (yet) been made into a movie. They could choose their medium, as well as any scene … Continue reading
Advanced Art Choice Projects
Advanced Art students were given the opportunity to create “free choice” portfolio-quality artwork during a semester. They could choose their media, choose to focus on one piece, choose to do a series of works, or choose to work experimentally. Charcoal … Continue reading
In the Style of Famous Women Artists
Advanced Art girls were encouraged to research a famous woman artist of their choice and then create a piece of artwork in their artist’s style or subject matter (or otherwise inspired by her). Additionally, they were required to write a … Continue reading
In the Style of Their Favorite Artists
Advanced Art students were encouraged to research an artist or art style that appealed to them, and then create a piece of artwork that was influenced by their artist’s style or subject matter. Additionally, they were required to write a … Continue reading
Art Nouveau – Set Design
Three Advanced Art students worked together to create a “set” or tableau with an Art Nouveau theme. Using a mannequin we had in the classroom, they developed clothing, props, and a backdrop similar in style to the work of Alphonse … Continue reading
Art Nouveau – “Etched” Vase Designs
We were able to obtain a partial roll of translucent light gray window film–the type that sign makers use to create “etched” or “frosted” designs on windows and doors. Students created a design, transferred it to the film, and then … Continue reading
Art Nouveau – Cut Paper Design
Students could choose to create a high contrast design by cutting and pasting paper. Amazingly, this student cut out her design in one piece!!
Art Nouveau – Typeface Designs
Students were challenged to create an original typeface design.