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Introduction to Visual Journals: Learning a Range of Art Techniques
Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop
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This 4-week class teaches students to repurpose a used hardback book through drawing, painting, and collaging techniques turning each page into a work of art. Each lesson focuses on self-expression while learning new art techniques.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This 4-week art-focused class introduces students to visual journals, also called altered books or junk journals. Students will take a used hardback book and create works of art on the pages. Through this class, they will learn how to select their book, prepare the book, and start working in it. No art experience is needed to jump into visual journaling. I recommend taking this course before my other visual journal courses, as this is the introduction class. This art class is ideal for...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Visual JournalsStudents will get an overview of what visual journals are, how to select a book, prepare the book, and start on their very first mixed media art page. The following is included in the first lesson: -Instruction sheet -Introduction to visual journals slide presentation -Starting guide with examples -20-minute demo video -First page checklistWeek 2Lesson 2Ideas and Inspiration for Visual JournalsStudents will learn how to find inspiration for their visual journal pages. 10 tips are included on how to get an idea for their art page. Using an inspiration guide they will select one technique to include in their visual journal this week. The following is included in the second lesson: -Instruction sheet -Ideas and inspiration guide with examples -15-minute demo video -Page checklistWeek 3Lesson 3Collaging Tips for Visual JournalsStudents will learn 6 tips to create a successful collage. This is an important technique for creating mixed media works of art in their visual journals. They will practice at least one (if not multiple) collaging technique on their page. The following is included in the third art lesson: -Instruction sheet -Collage guide with examples -15-minute demo video -Visual journal page checklistWeek 4Lesson 4Tips for Incorporating Text in Your Visual JournalLearning how to balance text in a visual image can be tricky. This week students will learn 9 tips to successfully incorporate text into their works of art. The following is included in the lesson pack: -Instruction sheet -Text guide with examples -15-minute demo video -Project checklist
Students will learn how to express themselves creatively and how to use a wide range of art materials and techniques. Through this four-week class, students learn how to select a visual journal book, prepare the book, create a magazine collage, find art inspiration, create a successful collage, and incorporate text into a work of art.
I have my bachelor's degree in art education, master's degree in art education, 12 years experience teaching high school art, 5 years experience teaching art summer camps and volunteering in art classrooms K-12, 15 years experience developing art lessons, art curriculums, and working in the virtual education sector.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students can submit images of their finished work of art. I will respond with feedback.Grades Offered
Students will need physical supplies to complete assignments. Required materials include a used hardback book, magazines that can be cut up, scissors, and glue. Optional materials for this course include Sharpies, pens, masking tape, packaging tape, letter stamps, India ink, calligraphy pens, watercolor paint, and similar.
At times students will have the option to use material that may be messy, such as paint, or require adult supervision, such as an Xacto Knife. A range of materials are always introduced to allow students to select what interests them most. If you don't have access to supplies or prefer a supply is not used I will recommend other options.
No outside sources are needed to complete this course.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(4,473)
The Creative Curriculum Cooperative is a community of online educators dedicated to bringing our unique creative interests to the academic subjects we love to teach. We are experienced educators that guide learners through making everything from...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $58 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-18
