 |
Homeschool World Forum
Read thousands of forum posts on topics such as homeschool law, getting started, curriculum, special needs, homeschool vs public school, and much, much more!
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
quickshot
User
Joined: 02 Jan 2008
Posts: 11
Location: nc
|
 Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
Thanks anyway!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
knobren
User
Joined: 29 May 2007
Posts: 195
Location: Charleston, IL
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:59 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Ramona wrote: |
Oh, I didn't in any way mean to imply that art therapy is about exploring feelings. I was just talking about 2 different approaches to general art lessons that I've run across in my years as a home educator. I didn't have any idea what you meant by art therapy.
I don't believe that teaching children the correct way to do a thing impairs their sense of creativity. I think it gives them tools with which to be creative.
JME,
Ramona |
This song says it all...
Flowers are Red
by Harry Chapin
Lyrics
http://www.harrychapin.com/music/flowers.shtml
Video of live performance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noVC5Jt2Gu8 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ramona
User
Joined: 15 Aug 2006
Posts: 408
|
| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:18 am Post subject: |
|
|
When I said "the correct way to do a thing," I didn't mean that all flowers are red and all grass is green, or whatever that song says.
I meant that teaching something like a technique for holding a piece of chalk to make the drawing come out a certain way on the material is useful and saves a student time, so they don't have to re-invent the wheel.
That is not to say that they must never experiment for themselves, just that art lessons can be a good thing.
Ramona |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
knobren
User
Joined: 29 May 2007
Posts: 195
Location: Charleston, IL
|
| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Ramona wrote: |
When I said "the correct way to do a thing," I didn't mean that all flowers are red and all grass is green, or whatever that song says.
I meant that teaching something like a technique for holding a piece of chalk to make the drawing come out a certain way on the material is useful and saves a student time, so they don't have to re-invent the wheel.
That is not to say that they must never experiment for themselves, just that art lessons can be a good thing.
Ramona |
I know. An art education involves learning techniques and styles and an appreciation for what others have done. I just like the song and it sort of speaks for why some folks have chosen to homeschool - they don't like the rigid conformity of school classrooms. Also, there is a time and place for just creating something without training. I would imagine, too, that it might be better to hold off on the techniques and critiques until a child is older, so she doesn't lose the joy of just creating. JMHO
-Brenda |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
patrick
User
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
Posts: 1
|
| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:45 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Ramona wrote: |
I didn't have any idea what you meant by art therapy...I meant that teaching something like a technique for holding a piece of chalk to make the drawing come out a certain way on the material is useful and saves a student time, so they don't have to re-invent the wheel.
That is not to say that they must never experiment for themselves, just that art lessons can be a good thing. |
I think one of the most beautiful things about art is that the beauty of art really lies within the individual. Certainly, there are critics and supposed "standards," but I don't much subscribe to those types of things. What is beautiful to one person may be hideous to another. It's usually very subjective. Some art really moves people, while the same piece of artwork, just doesn't inspire anything in another group of people.
I agree that technique and "lessons" can be a good thing to learn, depending on what you're trying to achieve. But I don't think it should be a hindrance to creativity.
Referring back to the discussion on art therapy, if you're at all curious about art therapy, who uses it, or different types of art therapy activities, it is a pretty new thing that I've just recently gotten into and am learning about. It seems to be gaining some steam over the last couple years...Anyhow, one of the things I like about art therapy is that, IMO, it's a way to expres oneself without worrying about the typical standards and critics...it's a unique form of expression that you can really make your own and provides a creative outlet that I think everyone needs on some level.
just my 2 cents...  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nommaj
User
Joined: 30 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject: Art Curriculum idea-multiple grade levels |
|
|
| I saw several people ask over the last few months about art curriculums and I love what we are using. We have Creativity Express-I think it used to be geeART as someone mentioned-and it is so comprehensive and on the computer. It teaches kids (and me) all about the fundamentals of art, i.e. lines, colors, symbols, shape/form, etc. It also teaches art history, discusses famous artists and art, and how art links to other content, like math. We have learned a lot together! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Veritas
User
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
Posts: 15
|
| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:57 am Post subject: Creativity Express, Meet the Masters, and More |
|
|
First, I have to echo that Creativity Express is wonderful! It hooks kids right away, and they stick with it because it is so much fun. It is packed; it covers art history, chemistry of art, graphic arts... and the kids get to apply their learning for every unit by doing the art. I believe the creators have experience working in Disney animation.
Meet the Masters is also very popular- where students learn about an artist's style and then try their own hand at it. There is an offline kit-type curriculum for homeschoolers. They are supposed to be getting an online version soon.
Bright Ring Art Books are pretty popular -- and a good way to integrate hands-on art across other subject areas.
Draw Write Now is a great way to sneak in some handwriting along with art.
"Draw Today" is a kit that teaches basic drawing and shading with charcoal... it is a pretty easy way to learn and the kit comes with everything needed, including the video instruction.
A couple of books for drawing include "So You Though You Couldn't Draw" and "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." Also, Prufrock Press puts out a book called Design Studio: Integrating Art & Thinking.
_________________
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it!
~K-12 accredited, online & offline, personalized to learning styles, interests, goals:
www.cmacademy.org
www.achieveonline.org |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
josh_chs
User
Joined: 12 Nov 2009
Posts: 11
Location: Iowa
|
| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:08 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Has anyone used Lifepac Drawing Basics Set (with Thomas Kinkade)?
_________________
Josh
SoCal
www.christianhomeschoolstore.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Marv
User
Joined: 17 Feb 2011
Posts: 3
Location: New Jersey
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:12 am Post subject: art curriculum |
|
|
| I'd recommend www.artsology.com as a good art resource for kids - fun, interesting, but they still learn from it too. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
