This is the second in a series of success stories about how arts organizations, states, schools and other entities are using funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to support arts education. Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) is one of the nation's 20th largest…

Two mural projects in Brunei offer insight into the specific and universal aspects of public art education and community art making. This article describes how the author used his initiative and experience as a muralist to plan and implement two community art research projects in Bandar Seri Begwan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam. A premise of…

Creativity is an important component of human intelligence, and imbuing artificially intelligent systems with creativity is an interesting challenge. In particular, it is difficult to quantify (or even qualify) creativity. Recently, it has been suggested that conditions for attributing creativity to a system include: appreciation, imagination, and…

The purpose of this study was to examine student and faculty attitudes toward computer technology in advanced arts classes at a southeastern university in the United States. This one semester study was focused on the traditional arts disciplines of art, dance, music, and theatre. This correlational analysis limited to faculty members and students…

Using computers to produce art began with scientists, mathematicians, and individuals with strong technical backgrounds who used the graphic material as visualizations of data in technical fields. People are using computer art in advertising, as well as in painting; sculpture; music; textile, product, industrial, and interior design; architecture;…

The official publication of the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA), this journal serves as a forum for its members to express and share ideas, for the promotion of art education at all levels and for all ages. Issues focus on specific themes, have reprints of conference keynote speeches, and feature regular departments, including:…

Reviews the development of the new structure of art in England, France, and the United States. Examines how twentieth century changes in technology and science have created such artistic tools as photography and the computer. Explores how man's relationship with nature has changed in this period. (BSR)

Written by a professional cartoonist, this book is intended to be a guide for students interested in marketing and who have an appreciation of cartoons. Covering major aspects of cartooning, the book includes examples and practical advice from well-known professionals on the following: (1) generating ideas; (2) selecting drawing tools; (3) writing…

This document presents the principles behind modern computer graphics without straying into the arcane languages of mathematics and computer science. Illustrations accompany the clear, step-by-step explanations that describe how computers draw pictures. The 22 chapters of the book are organized into 5 sections. "Part 1: Computer Graphics in…

A selection of essays by 12 1983 Presidential Scholars entitled Opportunity in America; Under the Influence of High Fashion; Law and Human Freedom; The Effects of Computers in Education; Prejudice, Cultural Heritage, and National Unity; The Visual Artist in a Technological Society; Dorothy Meets Schopenhauer; Rise Above; and Mathematics as a…

Describes the Portal School Project and the way in which it involves preservice teachers in early in-classroom teaching experiences. Presents a qualitative research study that illuminates the challenges associated with preparing preservice teachers to accept responsibility for devising and presenting lessons that link reading and writing with…

Narrated by actor Kadeem Hardison, this documentary videotape presents arguments and examples for using Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in today's classroom. Experts in education examine how individuals currently use technology and suggest how people can use technology better in the future to augment and improve education. Many programs are…

This paper examines the process of drawing, including theories of perception and visualization. The intent is to apply knowledge of teaching drawing as a right brain activity to students using the computer and overcome the limitations that drawing on the computer imposes on students. The paper identifies the following domains of drawing: (1)…

Discusses the place of design and technology in the national curriculum in England and Wales and its relationship to the art and design curriculum. Outlines the principal recommendations of the reports from the National Curriculum Working Group for Design and Technology. Summarizes the responses to the reports. (KM)

Reproduces the National Society for Education in Art and Design's (NSEAD) response to the report, "Design and Technology for Ages 5 to 16." Comments on attainment targets and statements of attainment, programs of study, profile components and assessments, key issues, and implementation. (KM)