This is a beginner-intermediate level elementary art class. Learners will understand and appreciate how humankind created art in the Prehistoric times and in ancient Egypt, how living modern artists create art now, and the periods of art in-between then and now.  The progress of art is amazing! Students will learn many different skills and understand how to use a variety of art materials. Elements of art and principals of design will be incorporated in the lessons and the children will discover where and when to apply them. Each week, a new lesson will be taught and the art mediums will vary. At the end of each class, the completed artwork will showcase what the child has learned! 

My lessons will be presented and taught in an order that allows learners to build upon what they've learned in the previous weeks and sets them up for success every week. Each lesson will not only include art instruction, but also historical context. The following is a schedule of the time periods taught:

1. Prehistoric Art
2. Ancient Greek and Roman 
3. Medieval Art
4. Realism
5. Impressionism
6. Post-Impressionism
7. Fauvism
8. Cubism
9. Expressionism
10. Pop Art
11. Art from Today
12. Art from Today (2)

*This is a flexible schedule class. Each lesson will be delivered via a prerecorded video that will be uploaded into the classroom every week. Upon completion of the art project, learners will be encouraged to upload a picture of their piece to share with the class and so the instructor can check for proper understanding of featured techniques and concepts. Each student will be required to comment on others' art works a total of 8 times throughout the course in order to to develop a sense of community in the class. The instructor will be available to help and will provide individual feedback throughout the course.

**Participation in the classroom discussion will be required to check for proper understanding and to promote a sense of community among enrolled learners. Participation may include thoughtful posts, offering feedback to other learners and/or uploading videos of thoughts or questions. 

Why a flex class? 
* Flexible schedule classes are wonderful for families who have busy schedules or are sometimes unable to commit to a certain day or time. 
* Learners from all time zones may participate 
* Learners may work at their own pace. Videos may be paused or rewatched at any time. 
* If any questions arise, the instructor is just an email away. 

Art is so important! Through process art, children:
* develop fine and gross motor skills
* practice problem solving
* gain confidence
* learn to navigate through mistakes
* experience stress relief 
* and so much more!