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 using recycled materials like cardboard, foam, or bottle caps, exploring texture, pattern, and color.
Week 4: Still Life Drawing
Set up a still-life arrangement and create detailed drawings or paintings, exploring observation, composition, and shading techniques.
Week 5: Ceramic Coil Pots
Learn coil pottery techniques and create functional or decorative ceramic pots, exploring shape, texture, and surface design.
Week 6: Collage Self-Portraits
Create mixed-media self-portraits using collage techniques, incorporating different materials and textures to represent personal identity.
Week 7: Environmental Photography
Capture photographs that highlight environmental issues or the beauty of nature, exploring composition, lighting, and storytelling through images.
Week 8: Sculpture with Recycled Materials
Create sculptures using recycled materials like plastic bottles, cardboard, or newspaper, exploring three-dimensional form and repurposing materials.
Week 9: Digital Storytelling
Use digital tools to create interactive stories, combining text, images, and sound to engage the audience in a multimedia narrative.
Week 10: Landscape Painting
Explore landscape painting techniques, using acrylic or watercolor paints to depict natural scenery, focusing on color, perspective, and mood.
Week 11: Clay Relief Tiles
Create relief tiles using clay, exploring texture, depth, and storytelling by incorporating sculptural elements into a flat surface.
Week 12: Typography Art
Experiment with typography design by creating typographic artworks that convey a message or explore visual aesthetics using different fonts, sizes, and arrangements.
Week 13: Abstract Collage Portraits
Create abstract collage portraits using a variety of materials and techniques, exploring shape, color, and texture to represent emotions or personality.
Week 14: Public Art Project
Collaborate as a class to design and create a public art piece, such as a mural, sculpture, or installation, that reflects the local community or addresses a social issue.
Week 15: Stop Motion Animation
Create stop motion animations using objects, clay, or drawings, learning about frame sequencing, storytelling, and basic animation principles.
Week 16: Perspective Drawing
Deepen understanding of perspective by creating drawings that depict complex spatial relationships and architectural elements.
Week 17: Fiber Art Wall Hangings
Experiment with fiber art techniques like weaving, macramé, or embroidery to create decorative wall hangings, exploring texture, pattern, and color.
Week 18: Digital Photography Editing
Learn advanced digital photography editing techniques, enhancing and manipulating photographs to create artistic effects and tell visual stories.
Week 19: Ceramic Mask Making
Design and create ceramic masks, exploring different techniques such as handbuilding or sculpting, and considering cultural or symbolic meanings.
Week 20: Installation Art
Create temporary or site-specific art installations using various materials and concepts, transforming spaces and engaging viewers in interactive experiences.
Week 21: Found Poetry
Create found poetry by selecting and rearranging words and phrases from existing texts such as newspapers or books, exploring the creative potential of language and meaning.
Week 22: Fashion Design
Explore fashion design by sketching and creating paper or fabric garments, experimenting with color, texture, and pattern to express personal style.
Week 23: Scratchboard Art
Experiment with scratchboard techniques, creating intricate and detailed artworks by scratching away the top layer to reveal contrasting colors or textures.
Week 24: Ceramic Tile Mosaics
Design and create mosaic artworks using ceramic tiles, exploring patterns, color combinations, and symmetry to create visually striking compositions.
Week 25: Digital Collage Illustration
Combine digital collage and illustration techniques to create artworks that tell stories or convey ideas, using imagery, textures, and digital tools.
Week 26: Kinetic Sculptures
Create sculptures that incorporate movement, using various materials and mechanisms to explore the intersection of art and motion.
Week 27: Nature-Inspired Sculptures
Create sculptures inspired by natural forms, using clay, wire, or found materials to explore organic shapes, textures, and the relationship between art and nature.
Week 28: Watercolor Techniques
Explore different watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, or glazing, creating paintings that emphasize color blending, texture, and transparency.
Week 29: Street Art Stencils
Create stencils and use spray paint to create street art-inspired artworks, exploring design, message, and impact in public spaces.
Week 30: Digital Animation
Use digital tools to create animated sequences or short films, learning about storytelling, timing, and character animation.
Week 31: Ceramic Hand building Techniques
Deepen understanding of hand building techniques in ceramics, creating more complex forms, exploring texture, and experimenting with surface treatments.
Week 32: Typography Design and Poster Making
Combine typography design with poster-making skills, creating visually engaging and informative posters for a chosen topic or event.
Week 33: Mixed Media Landscapes
Create mixed media artworks that depict landscapes, using a combination of painting, collage, and drawing techniques to explore texture, depth, and mood.
Week 34: Papier-Mâché Sculptures
Create sculptures using papier-mâché techniques, exploring form, texture, and painting to bring three-dimensional characters or objects to life.
Week 35: Graphic Novel Illustration
Focus on illustrating scenes or characters for a graphic novel, exploring storytelling, composition, and visual communication through sequential art.
Week 36: Art Exhibition
Curate an art exhibition showcasing the students’ best artworks from the year, organizing and presenting them in a professional and creative manner.