New Art Basics: A New Concept of Curriculum

The New Art Basics project is pioneering a new concept in curriculum which focuses not only on new and enriched academic content but also on empowering each K-12 art teacher to develop and share unique and effective approaches to that content. Finding and sharing what will work on Monday morning, in a real K-12 classroom, is the essence of the New Art Basics.

1. A Living Curriculum

 

2. Teacher Designed

 

3. Classroom Tested

 

4. Local Control

 

5. Tied to Standards

 

6. Based on Visual Thinking Skills and a Pluralistic Perspective

 

 

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