How Artists Develop Their Story
The creative process is highly individualized and there is no one right method for developing a visual story. What works best for one artist...
The Art of Decision-Making
This activity will help you:
Realize how the issues we face are incredibly complex
Better understand the diversity of voices - stakeholders - involved in an...
Get Inspired
Part One
How? Get outside.
Use your phone and/or a sketchbook to capture aspects of nature around you
Find textures, colours, shapes, lines and other elements...
Your Skills and Passions
Skills
Skills are abilities you possess, or learn, that help you succeed in work and in life. It’s important to understand what skills you possess...
Solving the Riddle
Remember the ideas and questions you brainstormed last chapter? Some of the answers will be obvious. Some answers will need a bit of research....
Bridge the Gap
Why is it important to bridge your gaps in knowledge?
Better understanding: When you bridge the gaps in your knowledge, you gain a better understanding of...
Gaps in Knowledge
Why is it important to fill in your gaps in knowledge?
Better understanding: When you fill in gaps in your knowledge, you gain a better...
What’s Your Context
Start thinking about the issues that interest you. Think about what's been discussed in the lesson and inquiry media stories. What feels relevant to...
Design Principles & Canadian Artists
Part One
Let's dig in a bit to learn/refresh the basics of the elements and principles of design and colour theory.
Elements and Principles of DesignDownload
Colour...