Middle Years Arts Education

Unleash Your Creativity

Embark on a 10-week online journey where art integrates with technology, and history, shaping the innovators of tomorrow.

Introduction

Welcome to 'Explorations in Art, 'an innovative online course designed to spark creativity and broaden horizons. Over ten weeks, we'll dive into how artistic expression blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications. This course is perfect for lifelong learners eager to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of the world around them.

Course Features

• Interactive Content: Tackle new weekly challenges, ranging from digital composition in music to creating eco-art. Each module is crafted to push the boundaries of conventional thinking.

• Flexible Learning: Enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous sessions with continuous access to course materials and dedicated instructor support. Learn at your pace from anywhere in the world.

• Expert Guidance: Gain insights and feedback from esteemed educators and artists who are not just teachers but active contributors to their fields.

• Community Engagement: Connect with diverse peers and share your work, ideas, and inspiration through structured peer reviews and open discussion forums.

Learning Objectives

1. Enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary projects.

2. Gain insights into cultural, historical, and contemporary issues through artistic expression.

3. Foster the ability to critique and analyze artworks.

Course Format

• Duration: 10 Weeks

• Delivery: Asynchronous with weekly milestones and daily tutorial lessons.

• Assessment: Based on weekly submissions, which include creative projects, presentations, and critiques.

Assessment Criteria

Each project or task within the weekly modules will be graded on a 4-point scale:

• Engagement and Effort (1 point)

• Quality of Output (1 point)

• Understanding and Integration (1 point)

• Reflective Insight (1 point)

Learning Process

• Weekly Video Introductions: At the start of each week, a new video will introduce the theme and outline the activities.

• Activity Choices: Students choose one of the three provided activities (Creative Productive, Cultural Historic, Creative Responsive) to complete and submit by the end of the week.

• Community Engagement: Students are encouraged to share ideas and feedback with peers through discussion boards.

• Instructor Feedback: Instructors provide personalized feedback on submissions to guide students' learning trajectories.

• Reflective Practice: A mandatory weekly reflection via Google Forms to cultivate a deeper understanding of the learning process and personal growth.

Weekly Modules

• Week 1: Recycled Art

Create eco-friendly art from recycled materials.

• Week 2: Sound and Music

Compose digital music using Anvil Studio.

• Week 3: Indigenous Art

Create art inspired by First Nations artists.

• Week 4: Environmental Art

Craft art that addresses ecological themes.

• Week 5: Technological Art

Experiment with digital technologies to create art.

• Week 6: Narrative Art

Use art to tell compelling stories.

• Week 7: Artistic Activism

Make art that advocates for social change.

• Week 8: Contemporary First Nations Music

Design creative album covers for The Halluci Nation.

• Week 9: Art Therapy

Explore emotional expression through art for mental health.

• Week 10: Global Art Fusion

Produce artwork that incorporates multiple cultural influences.