Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Learning Coach Guide Contents Part A Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Art 8 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following. The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Extras section, you may find optional activities, career connections, technology tips, ideas to help your learner if they get stuck, or safety tips. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part B Course Information Part B: Course Information Course Goals In Art 8, your learner will build on the elements of art they practiced throughout Art 7. By the end of the year, your learner will be able to: Identify and apply the elements of art (line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture) in compositions. Identify and apply the principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, variety, and unity) in compositions. Practice using a variety of art materials in a safe way. Engage in creative problem solving and personal expression to develop meaningful art. Evaluate art and provide meaningful critique to classmates. Investigate careers and professions related to art. Course Format Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend 45 to 60 minutes completing an art lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as needed. This section will help you to understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Bundling: A lesson bundle is a collection of lessons that stack up to equal one full class period. On the first day of each unit, learners will see a bundle. Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. 1. Getting Started Lesson: There is one Getting Started lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a unit overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding about key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: At the beginning of every lesson, your learner will see the lesson overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge, and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction is presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 5. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives and prepares learners for a future lesson or assessment. The course includes assignments. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the assessment overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, the length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. Course Features This course includes and uses unique features such as: The Elements of Art: The elements of art (often thought of as building blocks of art) are line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space. These seven items are highlighted and heavily referenced throughout your learner’s art course to teach them essential artistic techniques and skills. The Principles of Design: Artists organize the elements in an artwork using the principles of design. These principles include balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, variety, and unity. The elements of art and principles of design often work together in art. When talking about the elements of art and principles of design, they are often referred to as the elements and principles of art. These will be referenced together throughout your learner’s art course to enhance their artistic techniques and skills. Clay Creations Interactive: This activity allows your learner to virtually work with clay and clay tools. They can learn how clay is glazed and fired in a kiln. Part C: Unit Information The Building Blocks of Art Unit Overview In this unit, learners will review basic art skills and techniques that they will use throughout Art 8. They will look at many different art materials that will be used in this course. They will review and draw the elements of art. They will learn and draw the principles of design. They will learn how to critique artworks and how to receive critiques. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What elements and principles of art are you using to make artwork? What was your favorite activity? Unit Notables Learners will create a portfolio that will house their two-dimensional art throughout the course. Critiques are introduced. Learners will receive guidance on how to give a helpful critique to their peers. Kit Materials Art 8 Materials Kit, black marker, colored pencils, crayons, drawing pencils, eraser, manila folder, markers, pencil, sketchbook, white paper Household Materials none Pressed and Painted Unit Overview In this unit, learners will learn about watercolor paint and printmaking. They will learn various watercolor techniques and ways to create texture effects. They will also explore printmaking with foam printing paper and develop an understanding of color, texture, and composition while creating personal expression through art. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Tell me about any bridges you have seen in real life. Do you enjoy the process of printmaking? Unit Notables The “Symmetrical Prints” assignment spans over three lessons. Learners need to complete each step of the assignment. Learners will experiment with layering prints over an oil pastel background. Kit Materials black marker, black printing ink, brayer, construction paper, crayons, clear tape, ebony pencil, foam printing paper, markers, oil pastels, paintbrushes, pencil, ruler, scissors, sketchbook, watercolor paint, watercolor paper, white paper Household Materials bubble wrap (optional), paper towel, pen (optional), salt (optional), scratch paper (optional), water cup Fun with Drawing Unit Overview In this unit, learners will practice creating value with pencils. They will learn the grid method to reproduce and enlarge images. They will also create art showing a variety of drawing techniques that display texture. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What is your favorite drawing technique? What are the similarities and differences when creating value with paint and colored pencils? Unit Notables If the grid drawing is overwhelming, a piece of paper can be used to cover any areas on the grid to help focus on one square at a time. Drawing is a skill that requires practice. Encourage your learner to draw from nature to practice creating texture and depth. Kit Materials black marker, colored pencils, drawing pencils, eraser, pencil, ruler (optional), sketchbook, white paper Household Materials scratch paper (optional) Landscapes and Sculpture Unit Overview In this unit, learners will explore the artist Maynard Dixon and create art in a stylistic manner. They will work with oil pastels to capture value, depth, and unity in a landscape work of art. They will use lines to complete abstract, gesture drawings. They will create a sculpture with wire. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What was your experience like working with the colorful wire? How would you compare oil pastels to paint? Unit Notables In the “Bend, Twist, Sculpt” lesson, learners may need an extra set of hands when creating the wire armature. The “Landscape Art” lesson uses oil pastels. It may be a good idea to use scratch paper to protect the work surface from the oil. Kit Materials colored pencils, colorful wire, construction paper, oil pastels, pencil, scissors, sketchbook Household Materials scratch paper (optional) Clay and Color Unit Overview In this unit, learners will explore painting and clay. They will create hands-on projects that will help develop technical skills and experiment with artistic expression. Learners will work two-dimensionally as well as three-dimensionally. This will allow them to see the connection between form, texture, color, and composition. form. They will explore form by sculpting and manipulating clay. They will learn a variety of techniques to apply when working with clay. Learners will also explore the art movement, surrealism and the artist Salvador Dalí. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Did you create the alphabet or your name on the “ABC’s of Art”? What color scheme did you apply to your clay creature? What connections did you make with your classmate’s artwork? Unit Notables Air-dry clay will be introduced. When the clay is in the open air, it will begin to harden. To keep the clay pliable, it will need to be placed in an airtight container or bag. Kit Materials acrylic paint, air-dry clay, colored pencils, paintbrush, paint palette, pencil, ruler, sketchbook, white paper Household Materials airtight bag or container, clay tools (plastic fork or knife), paper bowl, paper towels, scratch paper or newspaper, water cup Unit Overview In this unit, learners will explore colored pencils and acrylic paint. They will develop advanced colored pencil techniques to draw realistic objects. They will also plan and create unique paintings that demonstrate color theory as well as incorporate the elements and principles of art. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What art style did you choose to represent in your “Growing Ideas” composition? What artwork from the course was your favorite? Unit Notables The “Growing Ideas” assignment will span over three lessons. Learners should complete each step before continuing. The “Art Show” lesson will showcase their work digitally. They should make sure to have the photos saved from the course or have their art available. Kit Materials acrylic paints, black paper, canvas, colored pencils, paintbrushes, paint palette, pencil, ruler (optional), sketchbook Household Materials circular objects to trace, paper towels, scratch paper or newspaper (optional), water cup
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
