Lesson 1 Exploring Identity

Youth will engage their heads, hearts, hands, and health to build life skills from the 4-H Targeting Life Skills Model.

• Given a Social Identity Wheel, youth will engage in critical thinking as they explore their personal identity and culture.

• Given a video interview of Leo Tanguma, youth will practice empathy and accept differences as they reflect and discuss the art shown and the perspective of the artist.

• Youth will communicate positively with their peers through group discussion and practice written communication skills while journaling.

Lesson 2 Color Theory

Youth will demonstrate and incorporate the color theory concepts of color schemes and primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

• Given a color wheel, youth will be able to accurately identify and categorize the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

• Given primary acrylic paint, youth will demonstrate secondary and tertiary colors by mixing primary colors in the correct ratios and attribute how they were used in their own artwork.

• Given a variety of mediums, youth will compose and utilize two different color schemes in their own art.

• Youth will reflect on the use of color theory in their own art.

Lesson 3 Shape

Youth will demonstrate and incorporate the design element of shape.

• Given examples, youth will be able to accurately identify and categorize geometric and organic shapes.

• Given a variety of mediums, youth will create a balanced iconic image using geometric shapes.

• Youth will reflect on the use of shape and color in their own art.

Lesson 4 Line

Youth will demonstrate and incorporate the design element of line.

• Given examples, youth will be able to accurately identify and describe who line can create dimension and emphasis.

• Given a variety of mediums, youth will be able to recognize and create implied lines by combining colors and textures.

• Youth will reflect on the use of line in their own art.

Lesson 5 Texture

Youth will demonstrate and incorporate the design element of texture.

• Given examples, youth will be able to accurately identify and describe different textures.

• Given paint and recycled materials, youth will be able to create a unique visual texture.

• Youth will reflect on the use of texture in their own art.

Lesson 6 Putting it Together

Following the last session each site completes, the facilitator and each student should complete the evaluation. These can be uploaded to the link below. Additionally, quotes and examples from the program can be organized on a Google Jamboard. Specific suggestions or edits for the curriculum can be noted on the slides or lesson plans and uploaded with the facilitator evaluation.