SPARKed! Art is a complete online art appreciation curriculum for your children with engaging artwork lesson, thematic units, and thoughtful artmarking. Spark a lifelong love of art in your child!
SPARKed! art by Art Class Curator -- Homeschool Art Appreciation Course, grades 3-12
1. The Art of Self
Art Appreciation Online
Course for Students
Grades 3-12
The Art of Self
2. Art is more than making…
Let’s get something clear…. Art is not
just crafts.
Art is a vital part of a complete
education. Study after study has proven
that involvement in the arts improves
creative thinking, test scores, self-esteem,
and more.
Art connects us to history, our self, and
cultures around the world. It teaches kids
how to think critically, how to solve
problems, and how to express themselves.
Now more than ever, our kids need art.
WHAT
DO WE
LEARN
FROM
LOOKING
AT ART?
Higher Order
Thinking.
Curiosity &
Wonder.
Connection.
Focus.
Awareness.
Empathy.
Self
Understanding.
Visual Literacy.
Respect.
4. Unit 2:
Stories
Unit 3:
Formal
Analysis
Unit 1: The
Value of Art
Unit 5:
Media
Unit 6:
Message
Unit 8:
Personal
Connection
Unit 4:
Symbolism
Unit 9: The
Joy of Art
Unit 7:
Context
Syllabus
5. Monthly Thematic Units: Each unit represents one way
into looking at art. From narrative to analysis to
symbolism to context, students will learn the many ways
to approach looking at and connecting with art.
Engaging Art Connection Lessons: Each unit includes 4
specially-curated artworks from across time and cultures
and includes engaging activities that will get your
homeschoolers thinking and interpreting art through
writing, movement, and more.
Meaningful Video Content: Each artwork lesson includes
a video after the student does his or her own
interpretation so they can get more information,
inspiration, and thoughtful insight from the instructor.
Intentional Art Projects: Each thematic unit includes a
thoughtful art project that focuses on ideas and artistic
behavior rather than cookie cutter crafts.
12. Artwork Lessons Include:
• Guided Art Interpretation using
Art Class Curator’s SPARK
Framework
• Creative Interpretation Activity
• Video Explanation
13. About The Teacher
• Former Art Museum
Educator and
Classroom Teacher
• BA Art History
• MA Art Education
• 20+ Years in Art
Education
• Taught All Ages
Pre-k to College
• Creator and CEO
of Art Class Curator
since 2014
Cindy Ingram
Art Class Curator