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.
Week 3: Sculpture: Mixed Media Abstraction
Create mixed media sculptures using a combination of materials such as clay, wire, and found objects, exploring abstract forms and the interplay of textures.
Week 4: Collage Art: Narrative Series
Create a series of collages that tell a narrative or explore a specific theme, using a variety of materials and techniques to convey visual stories.
Week 5: Photography: Experimental Techniques
Experiment with alternative photography techniques, such as cyanotype or pinhole photography, to create unique and visually engaging images.
Week 6: Graphic Design: Poster Design
Design posters for a specific event or cause, applying graphic design principles, typography, and visual communication techniques to create impactful designs.
Week 7: Printmaking: Linocut Prints
Learn linocut printmaking techniques to create bold and graphic prints, exploring carving, ink application, and the creation of multiple impressions.
Week 8: Animation: Claymation
Create stop motion animations using clay figures, exploring storytelling, frame-by-frame movement, and the use of props and sets.
Week 9: Textile Art: Fiber Sculptures
Create three-dimensional fiber sculptures using textiles and mixed media, exploring form, texture, and the manipulation of fabrics.
Week 10: Street Art: Murals and Stencils
Design and create street art murals using stencils and graffiti techniques, exploring self-expression, public art, and the role of art in urban environments.
Week 11: Experimental Film: Abstract Narratives
Produce experimental short films that explore abstract narratives, combining visual elements, sound, and editing techniques to create unique audiovisual experiences.
Week 12: Ceramic Pottery: Wheel Throwing
Learn advanced wheel throwing techniques in ceramics, creating functional pottery pieces with intricate forms and surface decorations.
Week 13: Digital Collage: Surrealistic Compositions
Create digital collages that combine unexpected elements to create surrealistic compositions, exploring symbolism, juxtaposition, and the subconscious mind.
Week 14: Photography: Urban Exploration
Capture urban landscapes and cityscapes, exploring composition, perspective, and the unique visual elements found in urban environments.
Week 15: Installation Art: Conceptual Installations
Create conceptual installation artworks that provoke thought and engage the audience, exploring space, materials, and the use of interactive elements.
Week 16: Graphic Design: Book Cover Design
Design book covers for different genres or specific titles, applying graphic design principles, typography, and visual storytelling to create compelling designs.
Week 17: Mixed Media Painting: Textured Landscapes
Create mixed media paintings of landscapes, incorporating various materials and techniques to add texture and depth to the artwork.
Week 18: Film Production: Narrative Short Film
Plan, shoot, and edit a narrative-driven short film, applying filmmaking techniques, storytelling structures, and visual aesthetics to create a compelling cinematic work.
Week 19: Fashion Design: Avant-Garde Fashion
Design and create avant-garde fashion garments that push the boundaries of traditional fashion, exploring unconventional materials, silhouettes, and concept-driven designs.
Week 20: Digital Art: Concept Art for Games
Create digital concept art for video games, designing characters, environments, or props that convey the visual style and atmosphere of a game world.
Week 21: Photography: Documentary Photography
Develop a documentary photography series that captures a specific social or cultural aspect, exploring documentary storytelling, ethics, and the power of visual narratives.
Week 22: Collagraph Printmaking: Experimental Approaches
Experiment with unconventional materials and techniques in collagraph printmaking, creating textured and expressive prints with unique effects.
Week 23: Graphic Design: Brand Identity Redesign
Redesign the visual identity of an existing brand, considering typography, color theory, and brand values to create a fresh and cohesive brand identity system.
Week 24: Abstract Sculpture: Kinetic Art
Create kinetic sculptures that incorporate movement, exploring balance, rhythm, and the interaction of viewers with the artworks.
Week 25: Digital Painting: Fantasy Character Design
Use digital painting techniques to design and illustrate fantasy characters, exploring anatomy, costume design, and the creation of unique visual identities.
Week 26: Photography: Experimental Portraits
Experiment with unconventional techniques and compositions in portrait photography, capturing expressive and visually striking portraits.
Week 27: Film Genre Study: Cinematic Tributes
Produce short films that pay homage to specific film genres or iconic films, exploring visual storytelling, genre conventions, and the language of cinema.
Week 28: Sculpture: Environmental Art
Create environmental sculptures using natural materials or found objects in outdoor spaces, exploring the relationship between art, nature, and the environment.
Week 29: Digital Art: Abstract Digital Landscapes
Create abstract digital landscapes using digital painting techniques, exploring color, composition, and the creation of immersive and otherworldly environments.
Week 30: Photography: Conceptual Still Life
Create conceptual still life photographs that convey ideas, emotions, or narratives, experimenting with composition, lighting, and symbolism.
Week 31: Documentary Film: Social Issues
Plan, shoot, and edit a documentary film that addresses social issues or sheds light on important topics, using documentary filmmaking techniques to inform and inspire.
Week 32: Ceramic Sculpture: Figurative Expressions
Create figurative ceramic sculptures that convey emotions, exploring form, expression, and the use of surface treatments and glazes to enhance the artwork.
Week 33: Collage Art: Political Commentary
Create collage artworks that serve as a form of political commentary, using found images, text, and mixed media to express opinions and provoke thought.
Week 34: Motion Graphics: Visual Effects
Learn motion graphics techniques to create visual effects and dynamic animations, exploring compositing, motion tracking, and the integration of graphics and video.
Week 35: Public Art: Community Engagement
Create a public art installation or intervention that engages the local community, exploring the power of art to foster connections and inspire dialogue.
Week 36: Portfolio Development: Reflecting Artistic Journey
Curate and develop a comprehensive portfolio that showcases the students’ best artworks, reflecting their artistic growth, skills, and personal style.