Journey into the world of art

For students of

1-11

grades

The Journey to the World of Art course is designed to make it interesting, mysterious, and exciting for a child to learn new knowledge and master a new trend. Each lesson is built in the form of a journey, so that the child can feel the flavor and culture of countries, different peoples and eras. The teacher wants to open the colorful, interesting, mysterious, diverse world of art for the students of the Children of the Future School, to introduce them to its types and trends. To teach them to see and feel this world through music, poetry, paintings, choreography and other art forms. To give an impetus and interest in choosing their own direction in art, which will help to reveal the potential of the child's soul. Also, during the classes, children will develop practical skills, learn musical movements and rhythmic rights, which will allow them to switch and not get tired during the class.

Програма курсу

Dibrova Oksana

Journey to the world of art from the international online school of comprehensive development “Children of the Future”

Course program

Introduction. Unveiling the Concepts: "Culture" and "Art"

Explaining to children the meaning of the words "culture" and "art" in their broad sense.
The different types of art.
Explaining what talent and abilities are, how to discover and develop them, and why it is important to do so.

Theme 1. Music and Sound

What are "music" and "sound."
Who is a composer.
Instruments used to produce sounds: musical instruments.

Theme 2. Instrumental Music

What is an instrument.
The different types of instruments.
How instruments were made.
Listening to instrumental pieces.

Theme 3. Orchestral Music

What is an orchestra, ensemble.
Types of orchestras, ensembles.
Who is a conductor.
The emergence of orchestral music.
Listening to orchestral pieces.

Theme 4. Vocal Music

Defining "voice," "vocal," "singer – vocalist."
What are opera, operetta, song, ensemble, choir.
The different types of voices.
Who is a choir master, regent.
Listening to music.

Theme 5. Visual Arts

Explaining the concept of "visual arts."
Discussing subtypes: painting, sculpture, graphics, artistic photography.

Theme 6. Painting and Sculpture

Explaining who is an artist, sculptor.
Introduction and review of works by famous artists and sculptors.
Drawing and sculpting a masterpiece and creating a story with deep meaning.

Theme 7. Graphics and Artistic Photography

What are graphics and artistic photography.
Discussing the value of emotions, expressiveness, and facial expressions.
The ability to see beauty in nature.

Theme 8. Applied Arts

Explaining the concept of "applied art," what is "architecture," "decorative and applied art."
A brief excursion into history.

Theme 9. Architecture

Virtual journeys through different countries and epochs.
Understanding the architecture, how it differed over time.
Who is an architect, builder.
Viewing historical architectural monuments.
Imagining the architecture of the future.

Theme 10. Decorative and Applied Art

Explaining what is "decor," the different types of decorative and applied art.
Reviewing masterpieces of decorative and applied art.
Discussion about which type of decorative and applied art one would like to practice to decorate their home, make something pleasant for someone.

Theme 11. Choreography

Defining the terms: "choreography," "choreographer," "ballet," "ballet master."
Types of choreography, history of emergence and development.
Great choreographers.

Theme 12. Theater

Unveiling the concepts of "theater," "theatrical art," "actor," "director," what is a script.
The history of emergence.
The value of theatrical art.
Discovering theatrical talents.

Theme 13. Cinema, Television

Explaining the concepts of "cinematography," "cinema."
Technical means and possibilities, history of emergence and development.
How to watch movies correctly.

Theme 14. Variety and Circus Arts

Unveiling the concepts of "circus," "variety."
The history of the creation of the circus.
Types of circus arts.
Famous circuses and outstanding circus artists.

Theme 15. The Role of Art in Our Lives

Why it is important to appreciate and engage in art, choose one’s direction and develop one's abilities.
Culture and art help a person unfold in life, become confident and happy.

Course objective:

The aim of the course is to expand children's knowledge of various types of art, their history and significance in human life. The course is aimed at developing aesthetic taste, forming children's ability to appreciate and understand art in all its manifestations, stimulating interest in independent creative activity and discovering their own talents and abilities. Through the study of art, children learn to see the beauty around them, develop emotional intelligence, learn empathy and critical thinking.

Full program