METHODS of IAAA STEAM Educational Initiative (ISEI)

Overview

S.T.E.A.M. is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. It integrates the Arts into STEM, fostering flexible thinking and problem solving — skills essential for Space Art & Science students of all ages.

The IAAA STEAM Educational Initiative (ISEI) provides a layered, textured guide for teaching Space Art education through interconnected areas of study, enriched by contributions from IAAA artists.

NOTE: Full access to ISEI material is available with IAAA MEMBERSHIP – iaaa.org/Members

Elements & Principles

Arts Elements & Principles of Design for Space Art

Teaching Instructions for the Elements of Art – Jusmena Fonseca (PDF, ages 5–12+) – B1
Teaching Instructions for the Principles of Design – Jusmena Fonseca (PDF, ages 5–12+) – B1
Elements & Principles for Space Art – Kara Szathmary, Judy Broome-Riviere – B2

Materials & Techniques (I–X)

I. Drawing: Line & Shape

Planets of the Solar System & their Moons – Robin Hart, ages 10+ (C6)
Rockets! - line drawings – Nick Stevens, ages 7+ (C8)
Eclipse - Line & Shape (Ink) – Kelly Ricks, 2024 (C6)

II. Painting

Crayons - How to Draw Mars with Pencil Crayons - Michael Carroll, ages 9-12+ (C6)
Watercolor – Danielle Rose Baker, 2024 (C8)
Acrylic – How to Paint Jupiter and Io – Michael Carroll, ages 9–12+ (C6)
Oils – Simon Cattlin, 2024 (C6)
Digital – David A. Hardy & Marilynn Flynn, 2024 (A1)