Art Projects For High School

Fauvism Guide and Project

Read an article on Fauvism's history and characteristics, answer 7 comprehension questions using quotes from the text, then create two original Fauvist-style artworks (a self-portrait and a landscape), recreate two famous works by named Fauvist artists, and write two one-page research reports on additional Fauvist…

Includes: Art project instructions (2 original Fauvist-style works, 2 artist-work recreations, 2 one-page artist research reports)

Paul Cezanne Art Project

Students watch a video about Cezanne, discuss what they learned with a neighbor, practice painting apples (at least one) with an abstract background, compare their work to example excellent/good/poor student work, and select their best piece.

Includes: discussion prompt about a video on Cezanne · project requirements (apple, abstract background) · step-by-step instructions

Instagram Color Theory Art Project

Take notes on 8 color schemes (primary, secondary, complementary, warm, cool, triadic, analogous, monochromatic) from a slideshow, select one scheme, cut out 12 photos from magazines matching it, and assemble them into a planned Instagram-feed board.

Includes: 26-slide 'Color Theory' presentation explaining the color wheel and 8 color schemes · 2-page project instructions/rubric-style PDF listing materials and steps · 1-page Planning Worksheet for selecting and noting color schemes

Art History Research Project

Choose an art time period/movement, research its overview and artists, analyze at least 3 works of art using elements of art and design, and create a Google Slides/Prezi presentation with a bibliography.

Includes: learning goals slide · overview slide · due-dates timeline slide

Minimalism Art Project

Create two original minimalist pieces using negative space to depict a profile's accessories without the face itself (one of the student's own profile, one of a superhero/fictional character requiring teacher approval); pick two of the four named artists and recreate one famous work from each; write two one-page…

Includes: one-page project instructions covering three tasks: two original artworks, one recreated famous artwork per two chosen artists, and two one-page artist…

Shoe Design Project - 4 Designs

Students consider target market/client (age, job, hobby, favourite sport, style, location), design inspiration, and colour theory (main colour plus complementary colours), then sketch rough-draft design ideas for each of the four shoe types using provided templates (4-shoes-per-page and 8-shoes-per-page layouts), name…

Includes: project introduction/instructions page (target market, inspiration, colour considerations) · task overview naming the 4 shoe types (Converse, Nike Air Jordan, Yeezy, high heels) · rough-draft idea templates (4-shoes-per-page and 8-shoes-per-page layouts)

Drawing in a Bottle

Practice hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling on a shading worksheet, then apply shading and creative imagery within one of eight bottle-shaped drawing templates.

Includes: 8 numbered bottle-outline drawing handouts (Bottle #01-#08) · Shading Practice worksheet covering hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling

Class Logo Project

Study a presentation on what a logo is, the qualities of a good logo, the history and evolution of logo design, the 'golden rules' of logo design (simplicity, scalability, color vs. black-and-white effectiveness, descriptive vs. symbolic approaches, fonts and color choices), and the design process…

Includes: Class Logo Rubric (4-level: Knowledge and Understanding, Thinking, Communication, Application) · Class Logo Self-Reflection worksheet (design-choice and process-reflection questions) · editable presentation covering: what is a logo, qualities of a good logo, history/evolution of logo design, golden rules of logo design, descriptive vs.…

9th and 10th grade Outdoor Artist Activities

Complete activities such as making a decoupage journal from leaves, exploring and sketching outdoor art, and other nature-inspired art projects made as gifts or for personal use.

Includes: Activity 1: experiencing/learning about outdoor art, making a decoupage journal from leaves

Golden Ratio Math

View a slideshow covering the golden ratio's definition, mathematical proportion, and history (Egyptian pyramids, Parthenon, Euclid, Fibonacci, Bonnet, Ohm, Lucas, Penrose); complete an accompanying student guide/journal and a project, per catalog description.

Includes: Slideshow/PDF: 'Introduction & History of The Golden Ratio & Fibonacci Numbers' (golden number definition, mathematical proportion diagram, historical…

"A Night Divided" S.T.E.A.M. Activities Packet

Complete five multi-day project activities: create a class mural piece inspired by the novel and artist Keith Haring with an artist's note; design, build, and test a critical-load structure; design, build, and test a mountain tunnel model; build and test a wheel-and-axle/simple-machine device; and design, build, test…

Includes: teacher tips/read-this-first page · Google Slides digital-access instructions · Mural Art activity (teacher's guide, Keith Haring handout, 3 cement-wall-piece options, artist's note, rubric)

Forest Habitat Coloring Pages | Line Art Templates | Biome Art Project

Color or use as a base for a more intricate art project the provided forest/boreal habitat and rabbit illustrations and their lightened outline (template) versions.

Includes: Forest habitat coloring pages (illustrated) · 'All About Rabbits' habitat coloring pages · matching lightened-opacity outline/template pages for art projects

Desert Habitat Coloring Pages | Line Art Templates | Biome Art Project

About This Product You’ll be blown away by the detail in this set of DESERT habitat coloring pages! Each set was carefully chosen to try and highlight the different characteristics of each biome. Some are close-up and far away views. I think you'll appreciate the wide variety of views and perspectives we chose to…

Wetland Habitat Coloring Pages | Line Art Templates | Biome Art Project

About This Product You’ll be blown away by the detail in this set of WETLAND habitat coloring pages! Each set was carefully chosen to try and highlight the different characteristics of each biome. Some are close-up and far away views. I think you'll appreciate the wide variety of views and perspectives we chose to…

Rainforest Habitat Coloring Pages | Line Art Templates | Biome Art Project | Jungle

About This Product You’ll be blown away by the detail in this set of RAINFOREST or JUNGLE habitat coloring pages! Each set was carefully chosen to try and highlight the different characteristics of each biome. Some are close-up and far away views. I think you'll appreciate the wide variety of views and perspectives we…