Being an Artist
Complete Curriculum Kit

Being An Artist: A Cubism and Collage Experience is an exciting 12-unit program that includes everything instructors need to lead students through hours of “hands on" and “minds on" artistic fun. Students spend time on the fundamentals and then delve into collage projects that are accessible to any skill level. The studio projects cover rich activities and creative learning for middle school students in grades 6-8.

Course Objective

Introduce students to the art of collage and its rich history.

Benefits

Details the origin and historical significance of collage movement

Introduces the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design

Explores the masterworks of Picasso, Bearden and Braque

Develops a critical eye in artists and a language for their perceptions

Models preparing collages for art show and critiquing techniques

"Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful. " ~ Michael L., Artist, Shea Middle School, Syracuse, NY