Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher

Fresh, imaginative ways to teach basic art skills using a variety of media. This book presents a studio-based secondary school art program that combines art theory, history, and appreciation with how-to-do-it lessons. There are over 75 reproducible student projects that encourage individual creativity. Each includes introductory notes, historical references, lesson variations, and suggestions for further exploration in the media involved. It also covers such specialized subjects as 2-D and 3-D design, drawing, painting, advertising art, ceramics, sculpture, crafts, printmaking, and photography.Also features:How to plan, mount, and manage a successful school art show.Gain visibility for your art program and sell it to the public with well-designed exhibitions and displays.Boost art school admissions by helping students prepare portfolios of well-photographed and carefully chosen art.Effectively plan, organize, and conduct in-school, outside and overnight art field trips.