This paper reports on the use of historically provocative artwork (i.e., artwork that challenges master narratives of history) created by Titus Kaphar and graduate students learning about leading with a socio-political consciousness about racism. The authors provided 17 students a series of prompts, based on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and critical…

This paper examines the role of visual arts in student creativity development and gives guidelines for using a comprehensive visual arts program which can foster interdisciplinary connections throughout the curriculum. Sections of the paper include: (1) "Visual Arts in Education"; (2) "Visual Arts is a Way to..."; (3)…

This tentative course outline is for use in one of the Quinmester Program classes, Opaque Watercolor. Designed for students in grades 7-12, with no prerequisite, the course includes the introduction of a variety of techniques in a number of opaque media including tempera, gouache, and cassein. Matting and mounting techniques are also taught. A…

In this survey course high school students investigated Black artists in America. Objectives are for students to explore the Black artists' contribution to the American art scene; to analyze the impact of the new Black movement on trends in American art; and to participate in the design and creation of various art objects which reflect this…

This curriculum guide describes a course offered to grade 11 and 12 students in production and display workshop. The course is designed to give artistically talented students opportunites to serve community and school through the production of such varied visual aids as signs and posters, sculpture, and displays. This is an education by agreement…