Lush artworkcreates visual stimulation & sense of the larger historical context
Introduction to living artistsas well as other important historical artists
Evoking Excellence & Empowering the Student
Active development of technical competency, problem-solving & critical thinking skills
Exercises to raise visual & emotional intelligences, enabling the student to recognize what holds meaning for him & to develop a strong 'visual' voice
Development of creative thinking, internal motivation & effective communication
Easy to Study
Clear 'how-to' instructions supported with incisive audio clips, video demos & visuals
Simple methodology for critiquing & understanding art
Mentor's presence & voice gives the student added support, insight & sense that someone is looking out for her
Time recommendation for each assignment to help student stay on schedule
Three coordinated courses with one building on the next to maximize learning
Easy to Teach
Complete teacher answer key & automark quizzes
Meeting curriculum requirements & asset for school accreditation
Three coordinated courses with one building on the next to maximize learning
Only one textbook needed for all three courses
Students set up for real success with minimal need for teacher contact
Together, these elements support & prime the student for the production of informed and personally inspired art.
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"I want to be taught the way Cinderella teaches us, she makes us feel intelligent..." Alternate student, M.J., from a visioning session on what the students wanted in their new school, KCLC, Kamloops, BC
We are very impressed with the thoughtful & engaging content... & very excited to be adding it to our course lineup this fall. Cea has done a great job; she really knows how to reach her students, even at a distance." Karen Flello, Vice Principal, SIDES- South Island Distance Education School, Victoria, BC
"It looks like a really good course pedagogically and otherwise. It's very impressive."Tamara Jones, Fine Arts Teacher, Distance Education- The Link @ Burnside
"This is an art course that engages the learner through the personality of the author and challenges the learner by requiring reflection and creativity." Mary Stobbe, District Vice Principal, Abbotsford Virtual School
"Cinderella has created not only a very teacher-friendly and easy to use resource, but more importantly, she has created an inspiring journey into the world of visual art for the student. What I appreciated most was that students are encouraged to explore themselves as well as learn solid, basic skills in methodology and critical thinking. The activities are very engaging and the connection to “real world” artists and their work processes is a perfect adjunct to an on-line learning resource. I highly recommend these courses.” Angela Lawrence, M.A., Counselor, Teacher, District Drug & Alcohol Coordinator
"I've looked at the Art 10 course and have found (it) to be very well done & engaging. I think kids would really love it." Carol Werklund, Ed. Technology & Pro-D Facilitator, DistanceEducationSchool of the Kootenays
“A very refreshing approach to instruction of Visual Art Online. Cea’s courses are engaging and well-organized, with high-interest activities and assessments that are useful to both students and instructors." Don Poelzer, Principal, @KOOL - Kamloops Open Online Learning
Here's why schools interested in preparing students for today's work world & overall success want this series of courses -
The top skills desired by Fortune 500 companies are:
teamwork ~ problem solving ability ~ interpersonal skills ~ oral communication
listening ~ personal development/ career development ~ creative thinking
(Gossen, 2005)
Studies reviewed for the Critical Links Compendium revealed a positive link between experience in the arts and improved academic achievement. General cognitive and social capacities such as creative thinking, decision-making, perceptiveness, motivation, and verbal skills were also linked with arts participation.
(Horowitz & Webb-Dempsey, 2002)
There is evidence of a positive correlation between arts study and enhanced academic achievement. Students who took art classes in high school had higher SAT scores (math & verbal) in the US.
(Winner & Cooper, 2000)
"It used to be that "left-brain" abilities (logical, linear, sequential, and analytical thinking) were the most important aspects of education ...(now) "right-brained" abilities: processing things all at once rather than in sequence, processing context rather than text, and synthesis rather than analysis are vitally important. Thus, art education is critical to developing the entire brain and the whole child."
Ron Rodriquez, Principal
"Emotional intelligence has become widely recognized as an important predictor of a child's success later in life.The more in touch with emotions and the better able a child is to understand and get along with others, the sunnier that child's future, whatever his or her academic IQ."
John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
If you are interested in supporting your students in making lasting improvements in their lives, pivotal changes to the way they view themselves-- as significant, inspiring, and possessing the power to influence their world today, consider offering Refreshing Education's Visual Art & Youth Empowerment online courses.
This course is an in depth journey through the world of art, encouraging the student to connect with what holds real meaning for him/her and to explore and express what he/she knows to be true. It is layered with information, experiences and synthesis of art making techniques, concepts, art history, decoding art, and exploration of the self. It comes equipped with a Mentor who supports the student throughout with wit, insight, and recognition.
This course is an in depth journey through the world of art, encouraging the student to connect with what holds real meaning for him/her and to explore and express what he/she knows to be true. It is layered with information, experiences and synthesis of art making techniques, concepts, art history, decoding art, and exploration of the self. It comes equipped with a Mentor who supports the student throughout with wit, insight, and recognition.
This course is an in depth journey through the world of art, encouraging the student to connect with what holds real meaning for him/her and to explore and express what he/she knows to be true. It is layered with information, experiences and synthesis of art making techniques, concepts, art history, decoding art, and exploration of the self. It comes equipped with a Mentor who supports the student throughout with wit, insight, and recognition.
