Tamara Filas's High School Art Lesson Plans
(also suitable for Middle School)
Level 2
Click here if you haven't seen Level 1.
Unit 1: Printmaking and Line
Students were required to carve a linoleum block printing plate in which at least three types of lines and two variances of lines were used. Their best print was also turned in as part of the final project. I will have pictures of prints up soon.
Reading Questions about Printmaking and Lines
Student Artwork:
Unit 2: Scratchboard
Students created a detailed scratchboard drawing of an animal of their choice. They were also required to write a short report about the animal.
Scratchboard Reading Text Featuring Artist Norman Gaddini
Scratchboard Reading Questions
Student Artwork:
Unit 3: Geometric Constructions and the Creation of a Personal Mandala in acrylics on canvas, featuring artist John DeMarco
Students acquired the knowledge of basic geometric constructions as well as how to create symmetrical designs using only a compass and straight edge. I began designing this unit while pursuing teacher certification in art and revised it when I was finally able to teach it to high school art students during the school year of 2003-2004. I was currently teaching geometry, so this was an excellent way to integrate art into a math curriculum or vice versa.
Visual Balance Reading Questions
Symmetry Analysis Worksheet Page 1 Page 2 Page 3
Geometric Constructions Packet Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10
Symmetrical Design Completion Packet Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Note: Pages 1 and 2 show the key so that one can see how it is done.
Mandalas and John DeMarco Reading Text
Mandalas and John DeMarco Reading Questions
Personal Mandala Project Sheet
Canvas Construction and Preparation
Student Artwork:
Unit 4: Clay
See the bottom of the Art Plans Level 1 Page. Students had the same project criteria as in level 1.
Extra Credit Assignment: Enlarged Textural Drawing in Graphite
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