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