In this article, the author discusses the different two- and three-dimensional art forms. She also describes the different media that can be used in these art forms.

Foil can be shaped into almost anything--it is the all-purpose material for children's art. Foil is a unique drawing surface. It reflects, distorts and plays with light and imagery as young artists draw over it. Foil permits quick impressions of a model or object to be sketched. Foil allows artists to track their drawing moves, seeing the action…

Presents an art lesson that introduced students to graphic art as a career path. Explains that the students met a graphic artist and created a logo for a pretend client. Explains that the students researched logos. (CMK)

Presents an art lesson in which students created three-dimensional designs for 35mm film packages to improve graphic arts learning. Describes how the students examined and created film boxes using QuarkXPress software. (CMK)

Recognizes that art students can take advantage of the new mediums technology offers them. Describes how one student utilized Adobe Photoshop in creating her artwork, while other students used a photocopier as a tool. Maintains that teachers and students should realize that computers and other media are nothing more than tools. (CMK)