Art studies is a sequence of experiences intended to enhance Alberta, Canada students' knowledge in the discipline of art, emphasizing the student as critic, consumer, and historian. Art 11 surveys the role of the artifact in every day life. Art 21 surveys the history of art in western culture. Art 31 examines the impact of international influence and technology on modern art. Ten goals, identified with the components of function, creation, and appreciation, are the basis for objectives and concepts at each level. This guide provides teachers with the means to plan and develop an art studies program that is clearly outlined, with specific objectives, descriptions of concepts, and experiences that students will encounter. The objective pages present the concept statements derived from each objective as well as the criteria that can be used to evaluate student progress. The concept pages contain concepts, focus, study approaches, evaluation approaches, and resources. Appendices contain a description of evaluation methods, a system of art criticism, and a 21-item bibliography. (SM)