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Introduction
Introduction
1:15
The Basics
Composition and Uses
0:57
Acrylics Through Art History
2:42
Why Acrylics for the Art Classroom?
2:32
Tools and Materials
Types of Acrylic Paint
3:18
Best Brushes for Acrylic Paint
5:26
Best Surfaces for Acrylic Paint
4:02
Acrylic Additives and Mediums
3:45
Acrylic Medium Practice
8:21
Acrylic Techniques
Teaching Acrylics to Students
Skill Building Exercises
12:54
Color Swatches
3:23
Still Life Paintings
4:11
Abstraction
3:32
Management
Ordering
5:00
Organization and Storage
3:59
Routines and Procedures
5:04
Cleanup
3:19
Conclusion
Conclusion
1:08
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Acrylic Basics
4 PD Hours
1 Become familiar with a wide variety of acrylics and acrylic mediums as well as their different properties.
2 Discover ways to incorporate different painting techniques into your classroom to engage students and develop their technical skills.
3 Gain an understanding of the best management strategies for ordering, organizing, working with, and cleaning up acrylics.
Acrylics are a staple in almost every secondary art room, and there is so much to learn! In this Pack, you’ll gain the confidence to introduce the basic techniques and beginning processes of acrylics. Discover specific tips for what materials to use, how to prep surfaces, and how to keep materials and paints organized. You’ll finish off with some dynamic project ideas that you’ll be able to implement immediately into your painting curriculum.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
CREATIVITY
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Lena Rodriguez
High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Lena Rodriguez is the High School Painting and Drawing Director at the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her teaching focuses on creating a positive culture within her studio, conducive to exploration and conceptualism.
Discussion
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10 Reasons to Love Acrylics
17 Artists that Use Acrylic
Acrylic Painting Materials
Palette Options
Brush Chart
16 Surfaces for Acrylics
Characteristics of Gels and Mediums
Options for Gel Mediums
Acrylic Medium Practice
Gel Medium Examples
Acrylic Techniques
Color Mixing Matrix
Skin Color Mixing
Skin Color Mixing Practice
Links
5 Steps to Opening a Successful Painting Center
7 Unconventional Painting Surfaces You Must Try
Climb Out of a Rut with New Painting Ideas
The Coolest Way to Teach Color Mixing
A Powerful Painting Project That Amplifies Student Voice
How to Implement a Solid Routine for Painting Days
2 PD Hours
12 Videos
7 Resources
