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Diary Of Anne Frank: Analysis And Design, Leeann Carol Wheaton Mueller
Diary Of Anne Frank: Analysis And Design, Leeann Carol Wheaton Mueller
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
The script "The Diary of Anne Frank," by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, and its historical background were studied and researched. After analyzing the play and its given circumstances, a design concept was developed, goals were set, and then the play was directed and produced in a high school setting. The project notebook contains the documented dramaturgy, a written concept statement, the visual plans and materials, the production notes and journal, and production evaluations. The project goal was to implement the aspects of theatre production learned during the course of study, and to educate high school theatre students. The results …
The Impact Of The Arts For Students With Moderate To Severe Disabilities, Rebekah Fuss
The Impact Of The Arts For Students With Moderate To Severe Disabilities, Rebekah Fuss
All Master's Theses
Students with moderate to severe disabilities are often left out of arts programs, especially in rural areas where resources are limited and drama, music and art classes are often not available. This action research study focused on a small group of students in a self-contained classroom in a high school. The classroom teacher worked with a teaching artist to start an art program for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Even though there are limited resources in rural areas, it is still possible to create a quality arts integration program which requires planning and effective collaboration with other teachers and …
7th And 8th Grade Washington State Visual Arts Curriculum, Annette Lomeli
7th And 8th Grade Washington State Visual Arts Curriculum, Annette Lomeli
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The purpose of this project was to develop a 7th and 8th grade art education curriculum that is grade appropriate and reflective of state and national goals and standards. The National Art Standards and Washington State Standards were reviewed and applied to design an effective curriculum with standards and goals. Art education has experienced major changes in approach to curriculum and instruction due to educational accountability and recently increased educational reforms.
Teaching Washington State History Through The Arts: A Curricular Guide, Rebekah Norgard
Teaching Washington State History Through The Arts: A Curricular Guide, Rebekah Norgard
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Students benefit both academically and nonacademically when a core subject is taught through the arts. The arts allow students to develop cognitively, extend their research skills, define their ability to problem solve, and strengthen their self-image. Personal connections and student attentiveness is increased when classes incorporate the study of the arts. The purpose of this project was to encourage the integration of arts into core subjects and provide a framework and examples of effective arts content infusion as an instructional strategy for use by Washington State History teachers.
A Personalized Art Curriculum That Promotes Art Advocacy, Nicole Marie Walters
A Personalized Art Curriculum That Promotes Art Advocacy, Nicole Marie Walters
All Graduate Projects
The following project shows the development of a personalized drawing curriculum that will encourage students to become art advocates. The curriculum is based upon art history and is designed for students to relate historical ideas to their own lives. This personalization will help students learn more about art as a form of communication. Through this art experience, students will see the value of art in their own education and it is hoped that in the future, when these students are adults they will be advocates for the arts.
An Interconnected Foundational Art Curriculum, Jessica Ann Knapp
An Interconnected Foundational Art Curriculum, Jessica Ann Knapp
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This project shows the development of an interconnected foundational art curriculum which combines the concepts of organization, studentinvolved classroom assessment, Discipline-Based Art Education, and the elements and principles of design. This project was developed to provide art teachers with a curriculum that would give beginning art students foundational knowledge in art. This project focuses on teaching students a basic foundation for creating and understanding art while incorporating the four disciplines of DBAE. Through an interconnected art curriculum, students will gain a greater understanding of art due to the careful organization of the lessons and student-involved classroom assessment.
A Model Art Curriculum For Primary-Level Students In Taiwan, Hung Chen
A Model Art Curriculum For Primary-Level Students In Taiwan, Hung Chen
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model art curriculum for primary-level students in Taiwan. To accomplish this purpose, a review of literature and research related to current practice in art education, curriculum and instruction was conducted. Additionally, related inf01mation from selected sources was obtained and analyzed.
A Secondary Multicultural Discipline Based Art Education General Art Education, Rex Randall Deloney
A Secondary Multicultural Discipline Based Art Education General Art Education, Rex Randall Deloney
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With the growing number of multicultural populations in Washington State schools, there is a need to provide all students with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures. The goal of the Discipline Based Art Education is to enhance understanding of other cultures through the study of art. This project was developed to foster multicultural awareness among students and to help them better understand themselves, their communities, and the world in which they live. Through a multicultural discipline based art education curriculum, students will be able to see themselves and the personal connections they have with what is being taught in …
A Co-Curriculuar Theatre Arts Handbook: Tips And Techniques To Use When Directing A Production At The High School Level, Paul Vernon Wickline
A Co-Curriculuar Theatre Arts Handbook: Tips And Techniques To Use When Directing A Production At The High School Level, Paul Vernon Wickline
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This project is a handbook of techniques and strategies for beginning directors of high school drama programs. Included in this handbook are sections on selecting the best productions for your actors, strategies for directing the young actor, helpful hints on how to build a successful extra-curricular drama program, and more. This project was based on a review ofliterature (including extant curriculum guides and articles and textbooks on directing and acting) and the author's fifteen years experience as an actor, director, and theatre arts educator.
Teaching Video Production In The Secondary Art Classroom: An Educational Travel Log, William Lee Daggett
Teaching Video Production In The Secondary Art Classroom: An Educational Travel Log, William Lee Daggett
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This project is intended to serve as a model and resource for secondary teachers seeking to incorporate video production into their curriculum. A central premise of the project is that video production can serve as a valuable learning tool when it is part of an integrated, project based instructional program. The sample model used here is an educational travel log. A secondary art students' trip to Europe was undertaken. The various steps in how the trip was set up and how the curriculum was organized is the focus of the project. Students' roles, responsibilities, and activities are described, along with …
Integrating Computer Technology And Traditional Art Tools: A Visual Literacy Handbook, Carol A. Genson
Integrating Computer Technology And Traditional Art Tools: A Visual Literacy Handbook, Carol A. Genson
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Throughout history technology has advanced because new tools have been invented. Within the past fifty years the computer grew to be a new tool for business and industry. In the last twenty years, computers have become a tool for helping with daily activities. Now computers are being recognized as a tool for creativity. Artists have incorporated digital tools in their traditional toolbox. A review of related literature shows that computer generated digital art has been integrated into many aspects of the fine arts, including galleries and museums. This technology is being incorporated into the curriculums of our schools as well. …
A Midsummer Night's Dream--A Creole Creation: Directing Shakespeare In A High School Setting, Laurel Renee Kash
A Midsummer Night's Dream--A Creole Creation: Directing Shakespeare In A High School Setting, Laurel Renee Kash
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
A full-length production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream was rehearsed and performed at Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon. The production was set in New Orleans during Mardi Gras in 1926. Research was conducted on Shakespeare's life, appropriate acting methods, and the play's historical and cultural context including lighting properties, setting, music, and costumes. Design concept statements were developed, the play was produced, and the experience was considered critically, both as an artistic production and as a learning experience.
A Model Music Curriculum For Elementary-Level Students In Taiwan, Mei-Fang Ho
A Model Music Curriculum For Elementary-Level Students In Taiwan, Mei-Fang Ho
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model music curriculum for elementary-level students in Taiwan. With the current music curriculum utilized recently in Taiwan, this project will help the elementary-level students to develop their music potentials. In addition, teachers can educate students according to their level oflearning at different periods of time. To accomplish this purpose, a review ofrelated literature was conducted. Additionally, selected materials were obtained and adapted for use.
The Mathematics Of Sound: Integrating Music Into A Math Curriculum, Shawn William Meacham
The Mathematics Of Sound: Integrating Music Into A Math Curriculum, Shawn William Meacham
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The purpose of this project was to develop prototype lesson plans that connects and integrates musical and mathematical concepts at the 5th grade level. Both musical and mathematical concepts can be enhanced when studying the correlation between the two subjects. This project will provide lesson plans and activities using the Washington State Essential Academic Leaming Requirements as a basis for the concepts being taught. The goal of the project is to inspire teachers to use integration throughout the curriculum. An integrated curriculum develops and supports the coherence of ideas and concepts taught within our schools. By fostering our natural instinct …
An Art Teacher's Personal And Prictical Knowledge Of The Classroom: An Ethnographic Study, Tarne M. Carver
An Art Teacher's Personal And Prictical Knowledge Of The Classroom: An Ethnographic Study, Tarne M. Carver
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to search for meaning in the socially constructed and constantly changing environment and practical knowledge of a Fine Arts Instructor. The researcher wanted the teacher to gain new insights on the subject of self, instruction, subject matter, role as teacher, role as colleague, curriculum development and the lives of students. A yearlong internship was conducted in which the researcher took on the role of observer and then of participant-observer. Ajournal of field notes was chronicled throughout the internship. From this journal, interview questions were developed and two interviews were conducted. The goal was to …
A Survey Instrument To Collect Student Perceptions Of Drama Class Benefits, Claudia Wiggins
A Survey Instrument To Collect Student Perceptions Of Drama Class Benefits, Claudia Wiggins
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The purpose of this study is to develop a student survey for a drama class. The focus of the research is to substantiate the need for teaching drama in schools and by using a student survey. Presented is a drama class student survey developed and administered in high school drama classes. Offered are interviews with two drama teachers regarding the use of a drama survey. The study concludes with suggestions for future drama class student surveys.
A Multicultural Education Program For Primary-Level Students In Taiwan, Using Visual And Performing Arts, Yu-Chi Chen
A Multicultural Education Program For Primary-Level Students In Taiwan, Using Visual And Performing Arts, Yu-Chi Chen
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to design and develop a multicultural education program for primary-level students in Taiwan. To accomplish the purpose, a review of current literature regarding utilization of the performing and visual arts in the advancement of multicultural education will be conducted. Additionally, related information from selected authorities was obtained and analyzed.
A Primary-Level Art And Music Program For Little Star Eduation Center In Taiwan, R.O.C., Shu-Hui Hsiao
A Primary-Level Art And Music Program For Little Star Eduation Center In Taiwan, R.O.C., Shu-Hui Hsiao
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to develop a primarylevel art and music program for Little Star Education Center, private academies in Taiwan. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding primarylevel art and music curricula and instructional strategies was conducted.
Art Lessons For The Middle School Special Education Student, Pete S. Soleto
Art Lessons For The Middle School Special Education Student, Pete S. Soleto
All Graduate Projects
The literature and research regarding art for the middle school special education student were explored. Data were presented to support teaching art using a combination of normalizing approaches and task analyses. Lessons for use in the middle school art class room were developed to use as models for additional lessons created by the author or others.
Integrating Drama Into The Basal Reading Program, Belinda Jo Mccormack
Integrating Drama Into The Basal Reading Program, Belinda Jo Mccormack
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to develop a means of integrating drama into the basal reading program. This was accomplished by adapting Silver-Burdett & Ginn and Scott Foresman basal stories into plays at the second grade level. The benefits of engaging children in drama were studied. The literature suggests that drama is a fun and effective instructional tool: it effectively develops reading comprehension and language skills in young readers; drama has proven to be an excellent teaching strategy when used to motivate and interest reluctant readers. Drama can be an excellent supplement to traditional basal reading instruction by adding …
Art For Academic's Sake, Mary Pearson Milam
Art For Academic's Sake, Mary Pearson Milam
All Graduate Projects
Research demonstrates strong support for including art in the kindergarten through high school curriculum as a way of engaging the students and providing them with an education that encourages selfesteem, problem-solving skills, collaborative effort and academic success. However, with the focus on science, math, grammar and other curriculum areas, the arts are often ignored. This project therefore advocates the inclusion of art both as a separate subject and as a valuable learning tool in the content area classrooms.
Elementary Music Through Drama: A Sequential Resource Guide, Kelley Ann Bruce Bliss
Elementary Music Through Drama: A Sequential Resource Guide, Kelley Ann Bruce Bliss
All Graduate Projects
This project is a sequential resource guide of introductory music experiences that utilize drama techniques all of which culminate with performances. This particular resource guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the general music curriculum where musical ideas and concepts are the main focus for learning. Drama is introduced into the resource guide to augment the existing music program. The use of drama is used to reinforce these musical concepts and thus enhance the musical experience.
The Use Of Visual Arts For The Development Of Learning Activities For Teaching And As Model For Future Testing Of Four Areas Of Reading Comprehension, Thomas S. Wright
The Use Of Visual Arts For The Development Of Learning Activities For Teaching And As Model For Future Testing Of Four Areas Of Reading Comprehension, Thomas S. Wright
All Graduate Projects
The use of visual arts as a method for teaching vocabulary comprehension, literal comprehension, interpretive comprehension, and evaluative comprehension was investigated. Literature was cited on individuals and programs using visual arts as a method of teaching reading. Visual art related learning activities were developed from this information for use by classroom teachers and for future testing.
A Model Administrative Handbook For Secondary School Instrumental Music, Steven L. Boyle
A Model Administrative Handbook For Secondary School Instrumental Music, Steven L. Boyle
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this study was to design and develop a model handbook of administrative and management procedures to guide secondary school instrumental music teachers and directors in the Prosser, Washington, School District. To accomplish this purpose, current research and literature on secondary instrumental music, and the administration and management of music programs was reviewed. Additionally, selected materials were obtained from secondary music programs of similar size in eastern Washington.
Using Music To Enhance Beginning Reading, Shirley Yvonne Herrud
Using Music To Enhance Beginning Reading, Shirley Yvonne Herrud
All Master's Theses
Research finding of factors which facilitate beginning reading were investigated. Results were used to form the foundation for developing an approach that integrated music with beginning reading instruction for first grade students. A handbook was produced to enhance the development of reading skills through song-reading techniques. Materials such as song charts, overhead transparencies, sentence strips, student and class song books, language experience songs, mini-books, big books, cassette tapes, records, and videos were used to motivate beginning readers through increased interest and excitement for learning .
A Resource Guide To The Art Of The Puyallup/Nisqually Indians, Peggy Dionne Clark
A Resource Guide To The Art Of The Puyallup/Nisqually Indians, Peggy Dionne Clark
All Graduate Projects
This project concerned the availability of resource material to teachers of units on Northwest Indians. The project evolved as a result of the strong belief of the researcher that a distinction should be made between the tribes of the southern Puget Sound area, and their neighbors to the north. A resource guide to the art of the Puyallup/Nisqually Indians was developed and used in the classroom of the researcher. Recommendations and suggestions for use were included in the resource guide.
Guide For A General Art Program For Secondary Students Of Kelso School District, Elana Talent Carpenter
Guide For A General Art Program For Secondary Students Of Kelso School District, Elana Talent Carpenter
All Graduate Projects
It is the purpose of this guide to offer a program of art studies suitable for all students of Kelso High School. Due to a lack of free elective time, students have not been able to schedule needed art courses. The activities and information in this guide are designed to re-establish some basic art knowledge into the required course curriculum.
An Elementary Art Curriculum For Private/Parochial Schools, Linda Porter Allison
An Elementary Art Curriculum For Private/Parochial Schools, Linda Porter Allison
All Graduate Projects
This project is written with the hopes of offering assistance to the private/parochial schools that either have not committed themselves to an art program or that are floundering within stagnating commitments or those that need stimulus to think about the benefits of an art curriculum. The seed thoughts for this project were first planted when the author began teaching in a private school and observed first hand curriculum deficiences in local private/parochial schools. The author conducted a survey of similarly founded schools which led to suspicions that art curriculum of the private/parochial elementary schools in the State of Washington are …
Creative Arts Activities For Elementary Students, Linda Rozella Linn
Creative Arts Activities For Elementary Students, Linda Rozella Linn
All Graduate Projects
A study has been made to select arts activities that will help enhance creativity. All children possess some amount of creative ability. Children, if encouraged, can develop this potential; if they are discouraged they tend to draw inward and thus their creativity is stifled. Ways for teachers to help increase and encourage creativity are discussed. Activities in the areas of art, music, and drama are presented in the project portion of this paper and will be used as a handbook for elementary teachers.
Implementing Aespiritic Education: Inservice Program And Option School Design Using Arts Techniques And Devices, Kayleen Pritchard
Implementing Aespiritic Education: Inservice Program And Option School Design Using Arts Techniques And Devices, Kayleen Pritchard
All Graduate Projects
I put forth for those compelled by committee obligation or those interest~ in my "viewings": 1) what I imagine Aespiritic Education to be; 2) what, why, and how Everett (my community) can benefit from my imaginings; 3) my proselytization (oops! I said I didn't need that) or Inservice for Aespiritic Education; and 4) my formal educational design for Aespiritic Education. I will include a list of definitions, some diagrams, and various devices (particularly in my file) to help clarify my verbage.