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Global Art Traditions and Contemporary Practice


 Explores diverse international art movements and practices.

 Description : This course encourages comparative studies of global art traditions and modern practices, broadening students’ cultural perspectives and artistic vocabulary.

Category : Art
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Global Art Traditions

Section 1: Discovering Art Concepts
- Lesson 1: What is Art?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Art?
- Lesson 2: The Role of Creativity
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Creativity

Section 2: Art in Cultural Contexts
- Lesson 1: Art as Cultural Expression
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Art as Cultural Expression
- Lesson 2: Observing Symbols and Meanings
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Observing Symbols and Meanings

Section 3: Historical Perspectives of Art
- Lesson 1: Early Art Forms
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Early Art Forms
- Lesson 2: Evolution Through the Ages
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Evolution Through the Ages

Section 4: Art Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Elements of Art – Line, Shape, and Color
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Elements of Art – Line, Shape, and Color
- Lesson 2: Principles of Composition
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Principles of Composition

Section 5: Art in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: Seeing Art Around Us
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Seeing Art Around Us
- Lesson 2: Appreciating Community Creativity
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Appreciating Community Creativity

Module 2: Exploring World Art Traditions

Section 1: African Art Traditions
- Lesson 1: Introduction to African Art
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to African Art
- Lesson 2: Symbols and Rituals in African Art
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Symbols and Rituals in African Art

Section 2: Asian Art Traditions
- Lesson 1: Traditional Asian Visual Themes
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Traditional Asian Visual Themes
- Lesson 2: Calligraphy and Brush Techniques
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Calligraphy and Brush Techniques

Section 3: European Art Heritage
- Lesson 1: Renaissance Beginnings
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Renaissance Beginnings
- Lesson 2: Baroque and Beyond
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Baroque and Beyond

Section 4: Latin American Art
- Lesson 1: Folk Art and Traditions
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Folk Art and Traditions
- Lesson 2: The Impact of Colonial History
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: The Impact of Colonial History

Section 5: Indigenous Art Forms
- Lesson 1: Nature and Spirituality in Indigenous Art
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Nature and Spirituality in Indigenous Art
- Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Art
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Art

Module 3: Basic Art Techniques and Materials

Section 1: Drawing Essentials
- Lesson 1: Basic Drawing Tools and Materials
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basic Drawing Tools and Materials
- Lesson 2: Sketching Techniques
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sketching Techniques

Section 2: Painting Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Paints and Media
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Paints and Media
- Lesson 2: Color Mixing and Application
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Color Mixing and Application

Section 3: Textile and Ceramics
- Lesson 1: Basics of Textile Arts
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Textile Arts
- Lesson 2: An Introduction to Ceramics
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: An Introduction to Ceramics

Section 4: Digital Art and Photography
- Lesson 1: Digital Tools in Art
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Digital Tools in Art
- Lesson 2: Fundamental Photography Principles
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fundamental Photography Principles

Section 5: Printmaking Techniques
- Lesson 1: Basics of Printmaking
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basics of Printmaking
- Lesson 2: Exploring Patterns and Repetition
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring Patterns and Repetition

Module 4: Contemporary Art Practices

Section 1: Mixed Media Exploration
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Mixed Media Art
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Mixed Media Art
- Lesson 2: Combining Traditional and Modern Materials
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Combining Traditional and Modern Materials

Section 2: Performance and Installation Art
- Lesson 1: Basics of Performance Art
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Performance Art
- Lesson 2: Understanding Installation Art
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Installation Art

Section 3: Art and Social Themes
- Lesson 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change
- Lesson 2: Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Art
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring Contemporary Issues Through Art

Section 4: Global Art Collaborations
- Lesson 1: Cross-Cultural Artistic Projects
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Cross-Cultural Artistic Projects
- Lesson 2: Case Studies of Global Art Collaborations
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Case Studies of Global Art Collaborations

Section 5: Community Art Initiatives
- Lesson 1: Engaging Local Communities in Art
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Engaging Local Communities in Art
- Lesson 2: Creating Public Art Projects
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating Public Art Projects

Module 5: Interpreting and Critiquing Art

Section 1: Observing and Describing Art
- Lesson 1: How to Look at Art Critically
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How to Look at Art Critically
- Lesson 2: Vocabulary for Describing Art
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Vocabulary for Describing Art

Section 2: Analyzing Artworks
- Lesson 1: Understanding Composition and Theme
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Composition and Theme
- Lesson 2: Evaluating Artistic Choices
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Evaluating Artistic Choices

Section 3: Art Criticism Tools
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Critique Methods
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Critique Methods
- Lesson 2: Constructive Criticism Techniques
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Constructive Criticism Techniques

Section 4: Personal Reflection in Art
- Lesson 1: Expressing Individual Perspectives
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Expressing Individual Perspectives
- Lesson 2: Journaling Art Experiences
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Journaling Art Experiences

Section 5: Modern Interpretation of Classical Art
- Lesson 1: Comparing Historical and Contemporary Styles
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Comparing Historical and Contemporary Styles
- Lesson 2: Final Thoughts on Art's Evolution
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Final Thoughts on Art's Evolution