This comprehensive 18-week secondary art curriculum is designed to keep your middle or high school art classroom energized, structured, and creative from the very first week. With fast-paced, week-long lessons and a wide range of materials and techniques, students stay engaged as they develop meaningful artistic skills.
At the core of the semester is a daily drawing practice workbook that builds confidence through consistent skill development and encourages independent thinking, reflection, and growth.
Perfect for busy teachers who want a ready-to-use, thoughtfully designed semester plan, this curriculum focuses on strong art-making, essential concepts, and real student engagement—without unnecessary fluff.
18 Week-Long Lesson Plans
Semester-Long Daily Drawing Practice Workbook
Full supply lists for each project
Slideshow presentations
Student handouts
Student self-evaluations
Demonstration videos
Everything is organized and structured to make planning simple and teaching seamless.
Graphite
Colored Pencil
Watercolor
Acrylic Painting
Oil Pastels
Mixed Media
Sculpture & 3D Form
Students build skills progressively while experimenting with multiple artistic approaches.
Start the semester strong with activities that build community and structure:
Exquisite Corpse Ice-Breaker
Circle of Art Game
Gesture Drawing Workbook
Halloween Gesture Skeleton Lesson
Behavior Contracts
Classroom Management Tools (including bathroom passes)
Contour Line Shoes
Gesture Drawing Practice
Origami Butterfly
Structured shading exercises
Positive and Negative Space Trees
Halloween Negative Space Workbook
One-Point Perspective Watercolor Trees
Mixed Media Thanksgiving Feathers
Mixed Media Insect Ink Drawing
Fractured Landscapes
Candy Corn Blending Drawing
3D Paper Moth
Acrylic Painting Basics – Gratitude Hands
Watercolor Basics – Koi Fish Tutorial
Paper Name Sculptures
Zendoodle Cubes
Wild Within Cardboard Sculpture
Crossword Blooms
Art-based communication projects
Mona Lisa Lost Smile Printable Escape Room
Fully structured 18-week semester
Strong focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in action
Engaging, skill-building projects
Consistent drawing practice for growth
Works for a wide range of skill levels
Keeps classrooms organized and running smoothly
Whether you teach middle or high school, this curriculum provides a dynamic balance of structure, creativity, and skill development—making it easier to focus on teaching while your students focus on making meaningful art.
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