Graphic design lessons for middle school

The world is filled with so many different forms of art – including digital art. In this course, you’ll explore this special genre of art found in everything from advertising to animation to photography and beyond. Additionally, you’ll tap into your creative side to create digital art and make it come alive!

Posts about Graphic Design Lessons written by Messy Art Teacher

New on the blog, tips on creating middle school art curriculum. It's all about engagement, building confidence, and scaffolding techniques. Similar to elementary, I like to use the elements of art and principles of design as the backbone of my middle school curriculum.

Check out these six Canva projects, designed for middle school art and high school digital art lesson. Teach students the basics of design!

I began a design program at my school and love introducing students design. Check out my favorite digital and graphic design projects to teach.

In any Graphic Design or Digital Art class, the very first lessons must introduce students to graphics software - such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator - and digital hardware, such as cameras and scanners. However, once students have a good handle on the equipment, where does a teacher go next? What art lessons can be taught that are meaningful, relevant and motivating, help students master software, and teach them about the professional field of Graphic Design? Here are 20 Art & Design…

Kid Made Modern helps kids and parents to find their creativity through arts & crafts kits, clothing, home goods, party supplies, videos and DIY projects.

I was inspired the other day. Typically I have sub plans that I always pull out for students to work on; one of my favorites is design a fantasy locker – something I can go into another time…