Specific lesson themes are varied and all fit into the Cornerstones and Curriculum Standards.
All examine the history of the subject area they are focused on, and how different cultures approach the topic. Most curriculum provide guidance on the service project component, but leave it open ended to reflect the needs of the community at hand and/or the interests of the students and instructor.
We believe that our curriculum should adhere to the Cornerstones and Standards, but allow students and communities to adapt it to their own purposes.
Voices
A broad curriculum that is ideal for introducing students to the LH model, with a variety of lessons that appear in other curriculum with the goal of emphasizing community and teaching art skills.
Storytelling
A curriculum that studies the history of narrative from various cultures – Egyptians, quilt makers, etc – and cumulates with students conducting oral histories and documentary photography of their own communities.
Indigenous Art
A curriculum that looks at the art used by native cultures around the world, with the service project being connected to indigenous rights.
Global Art
Looks at art from around the world, seeking common themes and ideas.
Tapping into Creativity
A curriculum geared for older students that emphasizes each individuals own unique creativity and outlets for that creativity for the better good.
Mandalas and Me
A curriculum that explores the use of mandalas as a means of self expression.
Comic Books
A curriculum that emphasizes the use of comics for storytelling and expression.
Self Portrait
Looks at different forms of the idea of a ‘self portrait’ and self expression.
Community Organizing
A class that teaches concepts about community organizing, the legislative process, outreach and marketing. Geared towards older students.
Poetry and Lyrics
A curriculum that teaches poetry and lyrical writing and connects it to other art forms.
Me, Myself and Eye
A more ‘formal’ art education curriculum that is geared towards older students.
Documentary film and photography
A class that focuses on the video and photography mediums.
Creating a Community
A curriculum that allows students to design their own community: mapping out the city, creating the government, and structuring their ideal community through a variety of fun and engaging projects.
DIY Design
Teaches students fun, hands on Do It Yourself graphic design projects.