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.
What’s Included
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18 Week-Long Lesson Plans
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Semester-Long Daily Drawing Practice Workbook
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Full supply lists for each project
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Slideshow presentations
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Student handouts
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Student self-evaluations
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Demonstration videos
Everything is organized and structured to make planning simple and teaching seamless.
Media & Techniques Students Explore
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Graphite
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Colored Pencil
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Watercolor
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Acrylic Painting
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Oil Pastels
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Mixed Media
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Sculpture & 3D Form
Students build skills progressively while experimenting with multiple artistic approaches.
Classroom Culture & Foundations
Start the semester strong with activities that build community and structure:
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Exquisite Corpse Ice-Breaker
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Circle of Art Game
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Gesture Drawing Workbook
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Halloween Gesture Skeleton Lesson
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Behavior Contracts
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Classroom Management Tools (including bathroom passes)
Core Projects & Skill-Based Lessons
Drawing & Line
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Contour Line Shoes
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Gesture Drawing Practice
Shading & Value
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Origami Butterfly
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Structured shading exercises
Space & Perspective
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Positive and Negative Space Trees
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Halloween Negative Space Workbook
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One-Point Perspective Watercolor Trees
Mixed Media & Design
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Mixed Media Thanksgiving Feathers
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Mixed Media Insect Ink Drawing
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Fractured Landscapes
Colored Pencil Techniques
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Candy Corn Blending Drawing
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3D Paper Moth
Painting Foundations
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Acrylic Painting Basics – Gratitude Hands
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Watercolor Basics – Koi Fish Tutorial
Sculpture & 3D Form
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Paper Name Sculptures
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Zendoodle Cubes
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Wild Within Cardboard Sculpture
Visual Storytelling
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Crossword Blooms
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Art-based communication projects
Art History & Engagement
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Mona Lisa Lost Smile Printable Escape Room
Why Teachers Love This Curriculum
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Fully structured 18-week semester
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Strong focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in action
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Engaging, skill-building projects
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Consistent drawing practice for growth
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Works for a wide range of skill levels
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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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