High/Middle School

high school Lesson plans

Monday, Aug.17/ Friday,Aug.21

8th Grade
Rules, Class Expectations, Ink Mandala/Compass Use and Review. Students will create a replica ancient geometric circle known as a mandala. Ink only, will use stipple, hatch and crosshatch to shade. We will break down how to split the mandala into eight equal slices using only a compass. Students will study various geometric creations with the use of a compass. A.8.1, C.8.7, H.8.3,J.8.10

Art I
Rules, Class Expectations, Overview, Paper Emboss. Students will emboss a high bond paper; either water color or 90lb drawing paper through a design carved out on a piece of tag board. Students are strongly encouraged to emphasize line. We are focusing on shape as our main element of design.

G.D.I
Palatino Font Study. Students will study the body of the traditional serif font, Palatino. Students will add elements to the perimeter of the letter ‘S’. Students cannot change the style of the letter and must work outside the body. Work to be finished in Ink. A.12.1, A.12.2, B.12.1, E.12.1, J.12.10.

Art 6th Grade
Rules, Class Expectations, Overview, Pop Art Context. Students will find an object of their choice (must be purchasable as a single unit). The object should have aesthetic imagery in its label in order for the students to have references to follow for the purpose of recreation. Students will be able to discuss pop art and taking an object or idea out of context and repurposing.