This secondary level art curriculum guide helps students to individualize visual and plastic arts experience. It is divided into sections on the nature of art, elements of art, and movements and trends in the world of art. Materials direct the teacher toward important events and concepts, useful exercises, and pertinent points for student development. The material, illustrated by student art and reproductions, is not intended as the substance of lectures but as an outline of areas of emphasis to be used by both student and teacher in the development of a flexible course based on a theme or principle of their choosing. A visual diary of information and observations to help the student become visually sensitive and a portfolio of the student's work are kept as indications of student performance. The course is predicated on the availability of a studio and on access to genuine works of art. At the least, an atmosphere of art, within the working environment is mandatory as is the presence of an artist as teacher, Sources of materials from museums and commercial producers are listed at the end of the guide, as are literature references pertinent to the study of movements and trends in art. (JH)