Art Integrated Education Archive
Learning Literature through Art
In previous blog posts, we discussed learning a foreign language, science, math, and history through art. But what about learning literature through art? Given that literature is generally considered part of the arts, this seems a natural connection. Literature doesn’t require students to learn theories or memorize facts. And there’s a great deal of freedom...
Prepping Students for the Art World
Prepping students for the art world is more than just advising them to use professional photographers for their work or understanding art contracts. Yes, there’s no denying that both of those are crucial aspects of succeeding as an artist. Yet so much of finding success starts with a certain amount of mental mastery. Nobody understands...
Artists Using Unconventional Art Supplies
Populated by a wealth of improvisational minds, the art world has no shortage of visual artists who’ve either chosen or resorted to unconventional art supplies. And why not? Art is truly everywhere. Thus, it cannot be limited to works created by traditional media such as paint, clay, ink, metal, etc. What Are Some of the...
Should You Bother With Art School?
If you are graduating from an arts high school (or any high school) and considering options for college, you might be wondering if you should bother with art school. It’s an important question to ponder, given that college is expensive. Plus, you’ve probably heard that you don’t need a certification or formal education to be...
Arts Integration Is Not Arts and Crafts
Educators who teach academics through art often have to explain that arts integration is not arts and crafts. This is especially the case for teachers at arts academy middle/high schools who often need to clarify to new parents of incoming students that their child won’t be drawing pictures or banging on the drum all day....
How Creative Writing Develops Real-World Skills
If you have a child who loves to write, you may find it difficult to comprehend how creative writing develops real-world skills. After all, how can making up stories or poems lead to any useful skills? Creative writing is so much more than that though. The skills attained in creative writing have wide-spanning applications that...
Is AI Art Really Art?
Lately, one of the hot-button topics in the art world is artificial intelligence (AI) and the quandary – is AI art really art? There are certainly varying viewpoints on this. Some folks see artificial intelligence as an exciting innovation that creates the potential for amazing art pieces like we’ve never seen before. But it also...
Great Art Finds in Detroit Beyond Museums
If you live in Detroit or are planning to visit, there are so many great art finds in Detroit. And you don’t even have to step foot in a museum. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with going to a museum. The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is one of the best in the country. And the...