Art Project Ideas

Week 1: Ink Drawing: Still Life Exploration Create detailed ink drawings of still life arrangements, exploring shading, texture, and the use of contrast to capture the intricacies of objects. Week 2: Digital Painting: Portraits Use digital painting techniques to create expressive portraits, focusing on capturing facial features, emotions, and the use of color and light. […] More

Week 1: Acrylic Painting: Still Life Exploration Create vibrant acrylic paintings of still life arrangements, exploring composition, color theory, and the use of light and shadow to bring objects to life. Week 2: Digital Illustration: Character Design Use digital illustration techniques to design and depict original characters, focusing on character development, anatomy, and visual storytelling. […] More

Week 1: Mixed Media Collage: Cultural Identity Create mixed media collages that explore personal and cultural identity, combining various materials, textures, and imagery to express unique narratives. Week 2: Oil Painting: Portraits in Light and Shadow Explore the art of oil painting by creating portraits that focus on capturing light and shadow, emphasizing depth, form, […] More

Week 1: En Plein Air Painting: Landscape Studies Take your painting outdoors and create landscape studies in the style of en plein air, capturing the beauty of nature and exploring light, color, and atmosphere. Week 2: Installation Art: Spatial Transformations Design and construct large-scale installation artworks that transform physical spaces, challenging viewers’ perceptions and creating […] More

Week 1: Abstract Photography: Patterns and Textures Capture abstract photographs that focus on patterns, textures, and unique perspectives, exploring composition, lighting, and the visual impact of abstract photography. Week 2: Digital Illustration: Character Design Create digital illustrations by designing unique characters, exploring anatomy, expressions, and the use of color and shading to bring the characters […] More

Week 1: Printmaking: Linocut Explore linocut printmaking by carving a design into a linoleum block and printing it on paper, exploring mark-making, texture, and the principles of printmaking. Week 2: Graphic Design: Poster Design Create visually compelling posters for a specific event or cause, applying graphic design principles, typography, and color theory to effectively communicate […] More

This 26-week art curriculum provides a diverse and comprehensive exploration of various art forms, techniques, and concepts. By the end of the program, students will have developed a broad skill set and created a diverse portfolio of artwork. The hands-on, project-based approach encourages creativity, experimentation, and a deep understanding of the artistic process. Week 1: […] More

Week 1: Mixed Media Self-Portraits Create self-portraits using a combination of drawing, painting, and collage techniques, exploring personal identity, symbolism, and self-expression. Week 2: Digital Photography Storytelling Use digital photography to capture a series of images that tell a narrative or convey a specific theme or concept, exploring composition, lighting, and visual storytelling. Week 3: […] More

Week 1: Abstract Sculptures Create abstract sculptures using found objects, wire, and other materials, exploring form, balance, and the concept of abstraction in art. Week 2: Comic Book Creation Design and create a comic book or graphic novel, developing characters, storylines, and incorporating illustrations and dialogue. Week 3: Printmaking with Recyclables Experiment with printmaking techniques […] More

Week 1: Perspective Drawing Learn about perspective and create drawings that depict depth and spatial relationships, exploring one-point and two-point perspective techniques. Week 2: Found Object Sculptures Create sculptures using found objects and recycled materials, exploring composition, balance, and the concept of repurposing in art. Week 3: Sound Painting Explore the connection between sound and […] More

Week 1: Storybook Theater Choose a favorite storybook and work together as a class to adapt it into a short play or puppet show, bringing the characters and scenes to life through acting and creative props. Week 2: Paper Sculptures Explore the art of paper sculpture by folding, cutting, and shaping paper to create three-dimensional […] More

Week 1: Nature Collage Collect leaves, flowers, and other natural materials to create a collage, exploring shapes, colors, and textures found in nature. Week 2: Storybook Illustration Choose a favorite storybook and create illustrations that bring the characters and scenes to life, using drawing or painting techniques. Week 3: Musical Instruments Design and construct simple […] More