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A Choice-Based Art Curriculum For Eighth Graders At A Public Charter School, Elisa Hirvonen
A Choice-Based Art Curriculum For Eighth Graders At A Public Charter School, Elisa Hirvonen
Graduate Student Independent Studies
In a choice-based art curriculum students select units of study, explore ideas, and choose specific elements of their projects to develop, e.g., media. The goal is to provide a more authentic artistic experience. Surveys conducted at the beginning and end of the year-long program indicate that students are enthusiastic about choice, and that attitudes towards art improved.
Reframing Artopia, One Girls Journey Through The Ins And Outs Of A Large Art Organization, Megan Rains
Reframing Artopia, One Girls Journey Through The Ins And Outs Of A Large Art Organization, Megan Rains
Graduate Student Independent Studies
It was my goal to make the most of my Independent Study personally, professionally and academically. I wanted to further my skills as a teacher and supervisor while at the same time express my artistic side and get my name out into my community. I volunteered and became a committee member of a large art organization called Artopia. It comprised of local artists, arts administrators, and community activists who work together to help develop a forum to build institutional connections; linking public and private schools, universities and other organizations to create a stronger art community in the City X Metropolitan …