8th Grade Graphic Arts PowerPoint Presentations (by date, oldest first)

Learning about Design: Elements of Art, Shapes & Color is a three-part lesson to give students an introduction to design. This is perfect for a technology class that focuses on web design or graphic design, or for an art class. The first lesson has students create a PowerPoint (or Google Slides presentation) to define the Seven Elements of Art in their own words and give picture examples of three areas of design for each. In the second lesson, students complete a short WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about how designers use shapes to convey a message. Finally, in the third lesson, students explore how designers use color by researching information on the Internet and completing a color chart. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Seven Elements of Art PowerPoint Project - Student Expectations & Rubric

• Seven Elements of Art Project Sample (as .pdf)

• How Designers Use Shapes WebQuest – Student Worksheet

• How Designers Use Shapes WebQuest – Teacher Answer Key

• How Designers Use Color Research Chart – Student Worksheet

• How Designers Us Color Research Chart – Teacher Answer Key

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Description:

Dive into the world of visual storytelling with our "A Day in My Life" Photo Essay resource, meticulously designed for middle school educators. This comprehensive package is your key to unlocking students' creativity, observational skills, and self-expression through the art of photography and narrative.

What’s Included:

• 20 Detailed Instructional Slides: A step-by-step guide with engaging visuals that walk students through the entire process of creating their photo essay. Each slide is crafted to inspire and instruct, covering topics from initial planning to final reflections.
• Comprehensive Planning Guide: A structured approach to help students think about and capture the essence of their day, ensuring a variety of engaging content.
• Checklist for Success: A handy checklist that ensures students stay on track and meet all the requirements of the project.
• Teacher Protocol: A clear, easy-to-follow protocol providing educators with guidelines on how to introduce the project, support students throughout the process, and effectively evaluate the final submissions.

Ideal For:

• Middle School Teachers
• Art and Photography Educators
• SEL Coordinators
• Language Arts Instructors
• Creative Writing and Journalism Teachers

Whether you're looking to enhance your language arts curriculum, add a creative twist to your photography class, or incorporate an engaging SEL activity, our "A Day in My Life" Photo Essay resource is perfect. It not only hones students' photography and writing skills but also encourages them to explore and share their world with peers, fostering empathy and connection.

Get ready to be amazed by the stories your students tell through their lenses!

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