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Homeschool Middle School Art Curriculum #1
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US Grade 5 - 8
In this 8 lesson course we will learn about the Elements of Art! I will be demonstrating the projects and techniques in a series of step-by-step videos & slideshows. Students will explore a variety of media. Lesson 1: Element of Line: In this assignment we will learn several zentangle patterns and complete an artwork using these patterns. Lesson 2: Element of Color: Students will learn about the color wheel and go on a color scavenger hunt to create their own! Lesson 3: Element of...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Element of LineIn this assignment we will learn several zentangle patterns and complete an artwork using these patterns.Week 2Lesson 2Element of ColorStudents will learn about the color wheel and go on a color scavenger hunt to create their own!Week 3Lesson 3Element of ShapeStudents will learn about shape. Students will create a composition of geometric shapes featuring warm and cool colors.Week 4Lesson 4Element of ValueThis week we will learn about value. Students will create an abstract value drawing. Students will learn to shade and blend values in pencil.Week 5Lesson 5Elements Form & Texture Part 1We will use model magic clay to create pinch pots. I will demonstrate how to create vessels and add texture to their design! This is a two week project due to clay & paint drying time.Week 6Lesson 6Elements Form & Texture Part 2This week students will complete their pick pots in the media of their choice. Examples of different media will be shown.Week 7Lesson 7Element of SpaceStudents will create landscape in watercolor. We will create a watercolor painting focusing on atmospheric perspective.Week 8Lesson 8Elements of ArtStudents will create a choice artwork demonstrating 3 of the 7 Elements of Art from the course.
Students will create art and learn about the Elements of Art!
1. Drawing paper 2. Water color or heavy paper 2. Ruler 3. Pencil 4. Black permanent marker 5. Colored Pencils or marker set 6. Watercolors 7. Model Magic Clay- a 4 oz bag will make two pinch pots. You can find on amazon, Walmart, Target and craft stores. I purchased a 4oz bag at Target for $3.49 8. Optional: Watercolor Pencils $7.29 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-24ct-Watercolor-Colored-Pencils/dp/B00006IEFN/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1OE738BV2GBI9&keywords=watercolor+pencils&qid=1641669155&sprefix=watercolor+pencils%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-6
I have taught high school art for 18 years! Last year I had the opportunity to teach middle school students remotely and loved it! I have taught a variety of courses over my career such as: Fine Arts 1 & 2, Introduction to Photography, Pottery 1 &...
Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $96 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 11-14