8211; develop an understanding of various art forms as a means of creative expression. 8211; gain a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. 8211; increase their ability to communicate effectively through design. 8211; develop a knowledge of and appreciation for digital design. I was shocked when s.

Hard Times and Liberal Arts. March 18, 2009 by livithomas. Below is the link to an interesting article from the NY Times about the growing concerns of humanities and liberal arts studies at universities. html? March 11, 2009 by livithomas.

Recently, I did spray bottle painting with the preschoolers. It looked like so much fun I wanted to go home and do it on my own. The major goal of this activity was for the children to be able to observe color mixing as it happened. This activity surpassed my expectations in meeting that goal. This made quite a mes.

February 18, 2009 by samiweiss. This is a study on dreams in artwork, specifically concentrating on art from the Surrealist movement. February 17, 2009 by samiweiss. Create a free website or blog at WordPress. Get every new post delivered to your Inbox. Build a website with WordPress.

It is important that technology be used in moderation and along side traditional approaches to art learning. I have a fear that technology will one day take over our use of books, artist reproductions and physical artwork in or curriculum and as a teacher I will not allow that to happen in my classroom. The best way to deal with emerging technology is to remain positive, optimistic and patient! February 23, 2009.

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