ADVANCED TRACK
Duration: 14–16 weeks | Frequency: 1–2 sessions per week | Session length: 75–90 minutes
Program Objective
To deepen technical skills, expand creative thinking, and strengthen artistic confidence in children, preparing them for more advanced study and helping them grow as young artists who understand how art communicates meaning and serves purpose.
Curriculum
Stage 1: Foundation
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Refined tool control through advanced pencil handling, precise line work, brush control, and use of additional tools
- Advanced mark-making through expressive line, varied texture, and controlled tone and pattern
- Developed observation through sustained looking, stronger proportion awareness, and noticing subtle details
- Expanded material knowledge through paper choice, mixed media, and introductory colour theory
Conceptual Knowledge
- Art as communication through idea, feeling, message, and intentional choice
- Expanded elements of art through deeper understanding of line, shape, form, value, colour, texture, and space
- Introduction to principles of design through balance, emphasis, rhythm, movement, and visual hierarchy
Applied Theories
- Precision drawing projects including detailed objects, value studies, and simple perspective scenes
- Advanced painting projects through complex colour mixing, layered painting, and texture exploration
- Mixed media exploration through combining drawing, painting, collage, and alternative tools
Stage 2: Formation
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Independent work habits through multi-step projects, self-monitoring, and decision-making with less guidance
- Design thinking development through planning, sketching, composition choice, revision, and improvement
- Technical refinement through consistency, troubleshooting, and developing reliable techniques
- Personal style development through noticing preferences in colour, subject, and approach
Conceptual Knowledge
- Visual problem-solving through identifying artistic challenges and exploring multiple solutions
- Expanded principles of design through contrast, unity, variety, scale, and proportion
- Subject matter exploration through still life, landscape, portrait, abstract, and growing awareness of personal strengths
Applied Theories
- Independent design projects from idea to execution and refinement
- Peer sharing and feedback through explanation, comments, and growth response
- Portfolio building through collecting work, choosing stronger pieces, and seeing oneself as an artist with a growing body of work
Stage 3: Mastery
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Technical excellence through more consistent high-quality work and reliable use of various techniques
- Creative confidence through risk-taking, experimentation, and perseverance through challenge
- Self-assessment through evaluating work, noticing strengths, and setting improvement goals
- Artistic voice development through personal choices, authentic work, and early articulation of artistic meaning
Conceptual Knowledge
- Art historical awareness through exposure to well-known artists, contributions, and contexts
- Meaning and message through work that expresses personal themes, feelings, and ideas with intention
- Growth mindset through understanding ability as something developed through practice and sustained effort
Applied Theories
- Major independent projects developed across several sessions
- Portfolio refinement through selecting, organizing, and preparing stronger works for presentation
- Reflection and goal-setting through writing or speaking about learning, strengths, and next steps
Stage 4: Purpose & Application
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Showcase preparation through mounting, labeling, polishing, and presenting final work
- Presentation skills through confident sharing, feedback response, and audience awareness
- Purpose and service through understanding art as something that can bless, encourage, and inspire others
Conceptual Knowledge
- Art as gift through stewardship, gratitude, and joyful sharing
- Growth and progress through recognizing development and looking ahead to future creative journeys
- Community and connection through contributing, appreciating others' art, and learning together
Applied Theories
- Final showcase through presenting a collection of best work
- Purpose project through art made for a person, occasion, worship, community, or encouragement
- Celebration and commissioning through gratitude, recognition, and hopeful next steps
Materials for Instructions
Core Equipment
- Quality graphite pencils, charcoal, coloured pencils, oil pastels, specialty papers, advanced brushes, acrylics or watercolours, canvas boards, palette knives, and documentation tools
Teaching Demonstration Materials
- Advanced process demonstrations, masterwork references, portfolio examples, and presentation supports
Student Practice Materials
- Portfolio folders, sketchbooks, advanced drawing and painting surfaces, mixed media supplies, and visual reference materials
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