Describes how high school students are involved in using natural materials found in the local environment for art projects. The materials used include wood, clay, and natural fibers. Provides photographs of ten students' projects. (JDH)

The elective quinmester art course, designed for grades seven through twelve, focuses on helping students develop an appreciation for sculpture, creative abilities, and "sculptural awareness", i.e., realize the impact that various forms of sculpture in the environment have on individuals. The curriculum guide includes outlined sections…

THIS STUDY COVERED A PERIOD OF 8 WEEKS AND 14 SESSIONS. AN EXPERIMENTAL GROUP OF 29 5-YEAR-OLDS WAS TAUGHT BY AN EXPERIENCED EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ART EDUCATION TEACHER. A CONTROL GROUP OF 26 5-YEAR-OLDS WAS USED ONLY FOR MEASUREMENT OF NORMAL GROWTH DURING A BEGINNING AND A FINAL SESSION. THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS TO INCREASE MEANINGFUL LANGUAGE…

This elective course for grades 7-12 was created with a three fold purpose: 1) to create in the student an awareness of the effect of sculptural forms on his environment; 2) to introduce the student to an appreciation of stone sculpture; and 3) to further enhance the artistic abilities of the student through sculpting in stone. Course content…

An exploratory course in the creation of shapes using a variety of metals and techniques is described in this guide for quinmester elective course for grades 7-12. Students cut, form, weld, rivet, cast and finish such metals as steel, copper, aluminum, brass, pewter, and bronze. They develop a working knowledge of the various tools and processes,…