Secondary Art Education
My approach to secondary art education is all about choice and student lead discovery. The main goal is for students to expand their knowledge art history, materials, processes, and contemporary artists of all backgrounds. Their own artwork is on their own terms- allowing them to face all problems with creative problem-solving.
Below is some unit plans I have curated. Due to University of the Arts closing. I have lost access to much of my older lesson plans. I am working on replacing them! Apologies.
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Identity Portraits
While learning about the idea of a non-traditional self-portrait, students create a portrait of items that they feel best represent who they are!
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Vanitas Still Life
While exploring the element of value, students learn about the rich history of still life and create a vanitas-style still life with only pencils.
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Elements and Principles
Create a cheat sheet to remember what each of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design are!
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DIY Card Game
While exploring the principles of Balance and Unity, students learn about the art of Design and create their own card games.
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Alebrijes
Exploring the elements of texture and form, students learn about the Mexican Folk Art of Alebrijes learning to create their own entirely out of paper.
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Graffiti Tags
While learning about various Philly namesakes (Like Corn Bread) in the mural arts and the public art world- students create personalized Graffiti name tags that explore the element of line.
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Abstract Emotion Paintings
While exploring the world of abstract art, students learn about color theory and how to break down large concepts into basic shapes with acrylic paint.
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Lino Cut Printmaking
Exploring relief printmaking and print arts.
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Monotype Printmaking
Exploring one-of-a-kind prints and editioning as well as print arts.