This document describes a study to assess the change in students' responses toward the visual arts as a result of their participation in an entrance level art course. The course was structured to provide the students with an understanding of art skills, a recognition of excellence in art objects, and knowledge of diversity of delivery through…

This study explores the relationship between art object preferences and aesthetic attitudes of high school students. A corollary variable was socioeconomic status as determined by the National Opinion Research Center scale. A sample of 443 students, grades 8-12, in a Virginia high school, were studied. The 5-point Aesthetic Attitude Scale was used…

This study reports descriptive and correlational data relative to the aesthetic preferences for the human figure on the Salkind Art Preference Test (SAPT). The study is an example of the descriptive aesthetic method in which methods, descriptive statistics, and factor analysis are employed to explore the relationships among specific works of art…

This paper presents research using a computer with a video disk player to do aesthetic analysis of the work of Vincent Van Gogh. A discussion of the video disk system, and of several software systems including: (1) Dr. Halo, (2) Handy, (3) PC-Paint, and (4) Pilot are outlined. Several possible uses of the computer with interactive video disks for…

Reviews research on the relationship between self-directed learning and selected demographic predictors. Concludes that student age may be an important determinant of success at the college level but is not significant in postsecondary art education programs. Finds that education level is a more accurate predictor among older adults. (CFR)

This summative evaluation assesses the progress made by four elementary magnet schools in Kansas City, Missouri during three years of implementing a visual and performing arts theme. Enrollment, implementation, perceptions, and achievement are the focal areas considered in the evaluation. Enrollment at each elementary arts magnet school was above…

This qualitative study examined how college students majoring in Studio Art perceived their undergraduate educational experiences and the impact of this education on their post-college plans. Data were gathered through written questionnaires completed by 22 students, in-depth interviews with 6 students, and on-site participant observation.…

Asserts that educational researchers ideally want their interests, values, and assumptions about life and human purpose interwoven with their research themes. Reviews research in art education. Concludes that one topic to study would be the relationship between art education and life. (CFR)

This evaluation documents the progress made by the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts Magnet High School (Kansas City, Missouri) during its second year of implementing the arts theme. The evaluation covers four primary areas: demographic data, implementation, perceptions, and achievement. With the entering class of ninth graders during…

Reports on a qualitative study of complex, sophisticated thinking among 50 preservice art teachers taking an art criticism course. Maintains that the conversational model of instruction helped students understand the higher-order thinking skills associated with art criticism. (CFR)

Reports on a study of 815 elementary and secondary students and adults on the types of evidence referred to in art historical interpretation. Finds that participants referred to four general types of evidence: (1) artist; (2) viewer; (3) culture; and (4) perception. (CFR)

Asserts that the pedagogical approach proposed by Friedrich Froebel in the 1930s can be found in the Art National Curriculum in England. Describes the Art National Curriculum and links it to Froebel's integrated and sequenced approach to curriculum development and instruction. (CFR)

Contends that, in the last decade, there has been increased respect for teachers' practical theories about teaching and learning. Discusses preservice art teacher education and aspects of reflective teaching. Describes the use of student journals in an art methods course and presents quotes from the journals. (CFR)