The Creative Teacher 4: Expressive Marks, Painting & Drawing
Part FOUR of an 8-part programme of insights and techniques for nurturing Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood
Description
Early childhood educators, special education professionals, cultural educators and artists will gain in-depth knowledge on how young children learn through mark making, painting and drawing to harness their artistic and creative potential.
The Creative Teacher programme is made up of eight separate courses, each of which can be watched as a stand-alone course or as part of the whole programme. It is recommended to watch at least the first course in addition to any other you choose if not purchasing the whole programme.
This is the FOURTH course in the programme and sets out the foundations for nurturing young children's creative, social, cognitive and sensory development through the visual arts.
In this course you will learn:
How children communicate deeper meanings through art, without needing words
The two stages of drawing development described by Viktor Lowenfeld for 2-7 year olds
The potential of visual art forms for embodied expression
How children develop drawing schema to organise their knowledge about the world
Spaces for experimentation that strengthen children's memory and narratives
How to read children's art works
The importance of introducing children to the work of contemporary artists
Real world examples of how to facilitate a child's embodied approach to drawing
Practical ideas for harnessing sensory, physical, cognitive and creative engagement
A personal story illustrating children's purposefulness in using observation skills
Further reading and resources to support you in developing your creative curriculum
Join me on this adventure and discover how to bring to life your own and your children’s awesome creative talents!
What You Will Learn!
- Understand the deeper benefits of arts and creativity for young children (and their parents and teachers)
- Develop key skills and techniques in mark making, painting and drawing
- Engage children with disabilities, special or additional learning needs with specific arts or creative practices
- Be inspired by real world examples of creative practice in action
- Access unique resources through the comprehensive downloads available
- Apply the most relevant ideas to your own creative knowledge and skills
- Put your learning into practice immediately after each chapter and enjoy the adventure!
Who Should Attend!
- Teachers, early childhood educators, parents, cultural educators, artists working with children, special education professionals, childcarers