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Description
The first thing you notice about Atelier is that it is video-based, which is the next best thing to having an art teacher come into your home! Each level contains 20 streamed, Online Lessons (Modules) and a Parent/Teacher Manual that you can download and print. Actual materials used are specified for each lesson, so you don't have to guess about what size paper to use or which colors of paint you'll need. The art concepts and related projects are introduced by the art teacher, often followed by a short "warm-up" which gives the student a little experience using the chosen medium and lets them focus on a simple exercise. The art project is then introduced and discussed. Students see the progression of the project in the video, as the art teacher demonstrates parts of it and children in a classroom work on it. Each lesson features examples of completed works from other students at that age level, which is encouraging and inspiring; you want to pick up your own paintbrush and get started right away!
There are two versions of the online programs, Complete and Enriched.Complete includes everything that was previously included in the DVD curriculum: videos and the teacher manual. Online Enriched also includes the Great Masters Virtual Museum, an art appreciation and art history supplement. This virtual museum contains 90 artworks along with discussion guides for each artwork. Online access is for 18 months from time of course activation.
Please note that this is not an immediate download. Following purchase, you will receive access information for the online course in 1-2 business days.
Basic Art Supplies needed for all courses.
- White Drawing Paper - 12" x 18" - 30 sheet sketchpad
- Colored Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - 50 sheets of assorted color
- Newsprint (Warm-up Paper) - 9" x 12" - 100 sheets
- Tempera Paint - 12-Pack - 2 each of red, green, blue, yellow, black & white
- Colored & Black Marking Pens
- Watercolors - Prang 8-color pan with brush
- Colored Drawing Chalk - Crayola box of 12 colors
- Wax Crayons - Box of 16 colors
- Paint Brush - 3/4" easel brush
- Paint Brush - #10 general purpose camel hair
- Sponge - 4" x 5"
- Drawing Pencil
- Pink Pearl Eraser
- Elmer's School Glue
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.