Mixed Media Art Class: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Visual Journal

Students will be introduced to 10 topics to use as a jumping off point for their next visual journal page. Although students will only create one visual journal page this week they walk away with 9 other topics they can use to inspire future visual journal pages or other works of art. 

Students will see how I used the material or technique introduced in my personal visual journal. Students can work at their own pace to complete their visual journal page. Students have an instructions guide, technique guide, and checklist to help them while they create their work of art. 

Once students review the demo video and materials the homework portion of this class is for the student to apply the materials and techniques to their own visual journal. I anticipate it taking the student 1-3 hours to complete their visual journal page depending on how in-depth they go and what materials they are using. If students have any questions or want feedback I will respond within 24 hours during the week and within 48 hours over the weekend.

Visual journaling offers a space for students to express themselves. This is incredibly important, especially for developing tweens and teens. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity are pushed in every assignment. I hope students continue to work in their visual journals long after this course.