Artistic Pursuits

Strong teacher support is provided through detailed instructions, demonstration videos, and comprehensive guides that enable parents without art backgrounds to deliver quality instruction. Materials include evaluation sheets and clear objectives.

Reviews note the curriculum is designed for 'those without art backgrounds' and includes 'helpful evaluation sheets for parents' with 'objective grades based on met objectives'

The curriculum facilitates direct instruction through comprehensive teacher materials including demonstration videos, illustrated instructions, and detailed guidance. Books are designed for easy implementation even by non-art teachers.

Reviews highlight 'DVD lessons that introduce each art medium with confidence-building video instruction' and 'step-by-step directions' that make it 'easy to integrate into daily schedules'

The curriculum effectively balances structured instruction with creative freedom by teaching specific techniques and concepts while allowing students to apply them to original projects based on personal interests. Students learn systematic art elements but create their own unique works.

Reviews note 'students apply demonstrated techniques to their own projects based on personal interests' and emphasis on 'creative autonomy and personal expression' alongside systematic coverage of art elements

Art vocabulary is systematically taught through dedicated vocabulary sections within lessons. The curriculum covers technical terms like composition, balance, rhythm, perspective, and color theory concepts.

Reviews mention lessons covering 'vocabulary' as one of four components per unit, with specific terms like 'shadows, source of light, shading, texture, balance' and 'hue, value, balance, rhythm, intensity'

Art history is extensively integrated throughout all levels, presented chronologically from cave art through modern periods. Each lesson focuses on specific artists and their works within historical context.

K-3 books cover 'cave art, Greek pottery, Byzantine mosaics, medieval illumination' through modern art, with middle/high school books featuring 'artists and their works from around the world' presented chronologically

The curriculum provides structured technique instruction through demonstration videos and step-by-step directions in books. Professional art supplies are emphasized at upper levels to develop real expertise with selected media.

Reviews mention 'videos demonstrate all art techniques' and 'step-by-step directions,' with progression from basic watercolors at K-3 to professional supplies like charcoal and watercolors at high school levels