This year-long painting curriculum for middle and high school art includes watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media projects designed to build skills from beginner to advanced levels. It also features a Student Choice Framework, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned through independent projects. Supporting worksheets and sub-friendly materials make this a flexible, classroom-ready resource.
Includes:
- Scope & Sequence Chart
- Full Semester Materials List
- Editable Interest Survey & Classroom Rules Presentation
- 22 Complete Lessons (plans, presentations, worksheets, rubrics, and more)
- Student Choice Framework
- Art Exhibition & Final Reflection Guidelines
- Visual Art Critique Worksheets
- Supporting Worksheets & Handouts
- 30 Painting Prompt Task Cards with completion sheet
Watercolor Curriculum
A comprehensive watercolor unit that builds foundational skills and advances student techniques.
Lessons Include:
- Name Tag Intro Lesson (watercolor pencils & ink)
- Abstract Watercolor Exploration
- Sunrise Silhouette
- Watercolor Value Painting
- Woven Memory Timeline
- Technique Animals
- Landscape Painting
- Tunnel Books
- Winslow Homer Introduction & Critique
Each lesson includes detailed plans, editable presentations, demonstrations (video or step-by-step), worksheets, and student self-evaluation rubrics.
Acrylic & Mixed Media Curriculum
A full semester of acrylic and mixed media projects designed to develop painting techniques and creative expression.
Lessons Include:
- Mixed Media Name Tags
- Circle Tree Silhouette (blending techniques)
- Acrylic Pear Tutorial
- Monochromatic Portrait
- Semi-Abstract Landscape
- Radial Dot Painting
- Decorative Line Animals
- Mixed Media Tea Bag Art
- Expressive Color Animals
- Past & Future Hands
Each lesson includes:
- Detailed lesson plans with standards
- Step-by-step processes
- Editable PowerPoints
- Worksheets and reference materials
- Student self-evaluation rubrics
Student Choice & Extensions
- Full Student Choice (Free Studio) framework with proposal and evaluation sheets
- 30 Painting Prompt Task Cards (great for early finishers or sub plans)
Assessment & Critique Tools
- Classroom critique guides
- Peer critique worksheets
- Written critique prompts
- Elements & Principles of Art reference sheets
Final Projects & Wrap-Up
- Art Exhibition planning materials
- Reflection with rubric
- Artist statements & title cards
- Portfolio checklist
This all-in-one painting curriculum is editable, flexible, and designed to save you time while engaging students in meaningful, skill-building art experiences all year long.
