Curriculum

(extra)ordinary objects

How can we find inspiration in the ordinary?

In this 5 lesson unit, students will find inspiration in the world around them by identifying an ordinary object that is personally meaningful to them, and making it extraordinary through the technique of pattern finding modeled after our exemplar artist, Nigel Peake. They will tell others about it in an artist statement. Finally, students will learn what critiques are, why they are important, and how to do a post-it note critique.

Tiny door installation

How can we bring wonder into our communities?

This 4 lesson unit looks at contemporary artist Karen Anderson and her public art project Tiny Doors ATL. Just like the covers of books tell a story about what is inside, students begin to write their own wonder-filled story and create a tiny door out of clay to communicate it!

Portrait of a 6th grader

Who am I and who do I want to be?

This 5 lesson Unit asks 5th graders to reflect on what they are passionate about, what makes up who they are and who they want to be in 6th grade. Through the techniques of collage, layering, and visual journaling, students are able to form their identity into portraits of their 6th grade selves.