Artistic Pursuits Text and Video Art Instruction Series

The artistic pursuits art curriculum provides strong teacher support through detailed video instruction and comprehensive material lists. The format is designed for parents and teachers who want clear guidance without extensive art background.

Publisher provides starter kit with specific materials, detailed instructions for non-specialists, and reviewer notes this is 'a great choice for parents and teachers who want to see and do without having to invest a lot of effort figuring out how to teach'

The curriculum facilitates direct instruction through professional video demonstrations followed by guided practice projects. The instructional model includes clear modeling and structured follow-up activities.

Video lessons show explicit demonstrations by series author Brenda Ellis, with projects designed to give students opportunity to practice demonstrated skills

The curriculum effectively balances structured instruction with creative flexibility. While projects follow specific techniques and historical themes, students often choose their own subject matter within guided parameters.

Projects are creative with students deciding specific subject matter based on general ideas, such as choosing which animal to draw for a pastel project while following the demonstrated technique

The artistic pursuits k-3 curriculum includes explicit vocabulary instruction through its foundational volume that focuses on building visual vocabulary. Students learn art terminology through study of design elements and techniques.

Volume 1 is specifically titled 'Building a Visual Vocabulary' and books include study of design elements, techniques, and arrangement terminology

The artistic pursuits curriculum incorporates substantial art history content through its chronological organization and inclusion of master artist works. Students study historical periods from ancient art through modern American art while learning about cultural contexts.

Courses are organized by historical periods (Ancient, Middle Ages, Renaissance, etc.), books include images of master artists' works, and video host often dresses in period costumes to make historical connections

The curriculum provides explicit technique instruction through video demonstrations that show how to work with each medium in project contexts. Video lessons are hosted by instructors who demonstrate proper use of various art materials from watercolor crayons to printmaking techniques.

Each video lesson shows how to work with specific media, and there are usually two or more projects following each video lesson to develop skills with each medium