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Kindergarten Art: Sparking Creativity and ImaginationIn this delightful introduction to the world of art, kindergartners embark on a creative journey filled with color, imagination, and self-expression. Students explore a variety of artworks—from realistic paintings to whimsical sculptures—and learn how artists use lines, shapes, colors, patterns, and textures to bring their ideas to life.As they discover different styles of art, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes, students are inspired to create masterpieces of their own. Using age-appropriate materials and techniques, they draw, paint, and sculpt, developing fine motor skills while expressing their unique perspectives.This hands-on course encourages curiosity, builds artistic confidence, and helps children see the beauty and creativity in the world around them. Perfect for little learners ready to explore, play, and create!

Inspire Creativity Through America’s Art and Architecture!Our 4th Grade Full-Year Art Course invites students to discover the story of American art—from the creativity of early Colonial America to the bold expressions of modern artists and architects. As they explore how art has evolved across time, students will also grow their own artistic skills, confidence, and creativity.Throughout the course, students build on their knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design, including form, texture, pattern, contrast, and balance. They’ll examine a wide range of artworks and styles, gaining inspiration from influential artists and movements that helped shape the American creative landscape.But this course is far from passive—students will actively create their own masterpieces using a variety of materials and techniques. From drawing and painting to sculpting and mixed media, they’ll experiment with self-portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and more.Whether your child is a budding artist or simply loves to create, Art 4 offers a rich, hands-on experience that nurtures their imagination and helps them express their unique perspective on the world.

This course combines art history, appreciation, and analysis, while engaging students in hands-on creative projects. Lessons introduce major periods and movements in art history while focusing on masterworks and the intellectual, technical, and creative processes behind those works. Studio lessons provide opportunities for drawing, painting, sculpting, and other creative endeavors. Course Length: 2 Semesters. Prerequisite: World History is recommended as a prerequisite or co-requisite but not required.

Intermediate World Art I lessons include an introduction to the artists, cultures, and great works of world art and architecture from ancient through medieval times. Students will investigate how artists from different civilizations used various techniques, from painting to mosaic; examine elements of design and styles of decoration, from the spiral to the solar disk; and explore some of the best-preserved works from ancient tombs, including the treasures of Egypt’s King Tut.

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the building blocks of art. We’ll examine how artists use the elements of art and principles of design to create quality artwork, the concepts of aesthetics and criticism, and examine several Modern art styles.If you are new to studying art or are unsure about its value, you’ll quickly see that there is more to art than meets the eye! Art exposes you to a broad range of history, culture, and problem solving. Learning about and understanding art gives you another perspective on seeing the world around you. You will first explore the topic of what art is and how it is made as well as the ideas of aesthetics and art criticism. This will help you to understand how it is created and critiqued. Next, you will explore several art styles and movements that are characterized as Modern. Get ready for an adventure in art!

Intermediate World Art II lessons include an introduction to the artists, cultures, and great works of world art and architecture from the Renaissance through modern times. Students will study various works of art from the Renaissance and beyond; discover great works of art and see how they influenced later artists; compare and contrast works from many civilizations, from paintings to sculpture, architecture, book covers, prints, and more; and create artworks inspired by works they learn about.

Art and Music Appreciation introduces the major themes, influences, and personalities in art and music that shaped most of Western cultural heritage. A dual track approach is used by the Learning Guide and provides a basis for synthesis. This is a full credit course that combines both the Art Appreciation and Music Appreciation half credit courses. This is a textbook based course that comes with a printed learning guide.

Who do you think is the greatest artist of all time? Maybe Leonardo da Vinci? Michelangelo? Maybe a more modern artist like Claude Monet or Pablo Picasso? Or is it possible that the greatest artist of all time is actually someone whose name has been lost to history? In Art in World Cultures, you’ll learn about some of the greatest artists in the world while creating your own art, both on paper and digitally. This course explores basic principles and elements of art and teaches you how to critique different art works art. And along the way, you will get to discover some traditional art forms from various regions of the world including the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.

This one-semester course will introduce learners to the various forms of the visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, film, and more. Students will learn how to look at a work of art, identify and compare key characteristics in artworks, and understand the role art has played throughout history. Through hands-on activities, virtual museum tours, discussion, and research, learners will develop an overall appreciation for the art they encounter in their daily lives.