Courses

Drawing Magic is an online professional development course for educators that opens the door to discovering a world of creativity and confidence, with no special "art talent" required. The course is designed to make art accessible for every educator. Both experienced and new teachers will benefit from unique, step-by-step drawing experiences that support National Visual Arts Standards and can be easily adapted for your classroom.


The Magic of Paper provides students the opportunity to personally explore the unusual use of various papers in exciting new ways. Having been specifically designed to build confidence in the K-8 teacher with little or no previous art training or background in art education, this unique art course requires no "artistic talent" or "skill".


The art experiences in Building Self-Esteem Through Elementary Art have been specifically designed to assist students in developing a concrete realization of their own uniqueness and worth, as well as their important contribution to the whole.


The Watercolor Sketching for Students course is designed to enhance art instruction, teaching educators how to take their students on an artistic adventure into the world of watercolor sketching on location. The course focuses on the best ways to help students develop the technical skills of sketching and grow in their understanding and appreciation of the value of creating art.


This online art education course prepares educators to successfully teach students drawing techniques that improve their perceptual-cognitive skills. Teachers in all subjects can benefit from the course. Drawing skills increase the ability for students to accurately perceive, process and use visual information - skills that transfer to all disciplines of learning.


Observational drawing is a foundational skill for both the student and the teacher in the field of visual arts. It is a learned skill that requires concentration, analytical thinking, problem solving, and perseverance as one attempts to translate three-dimensional objects onto a two-dimensional surface.


Creativity is one of the most sought-after skills in the world. For thousands of years, it has been the primary means by which humanity has thrived. This course explores the creative process through artistic examples so you and your students can gain a greater understanding and become successful, creative individuals.


Discover the secrets behind the life and work of one of the most recognized, yet misunderstood, artists of the modern world, Vincent van Gogh. This 15-episode course by Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts will take you on a fascinating journey as you unravel the mysteries of the artist's one-of-a-kind style.


Learning about art at a young age can have numerous benefits for students, fostering creativity and imagination, deepening students' cultural, societal and historical awareness, and fostering empathy and respect for different perspectives. The post-impressionist movement was a movement of innovation and experimentation.


Western art, from the ancient world to the present, offers far more than beautiful images-it provides powerful stories, cultural insight, and rich opportunities for teaching across the curriculum. In this 25-lecture course, K-12 educators gain both a strong foundation in Western art history and practical strategies for bringing these ideas into their classrooms.