ABOUT THE ART DOCENT PROGRAM
To support arts education at Sunrise, the PTA sponsors the volunteer-run Art Docent program. Volunteers from the school teach art lessons about a particular artist and/or elements of art, and guide the students in creating a work of art in that style. Volunteers are not required to have had experience as an art teacher. Training and lesson plans are provided.
PROGRAM GOALS
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To expand children's ability to form definitions of their visual world.
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To familiarize elementary school children with artists in history.
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To examine elements of art that the children can apply to their own creative endeavors.
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To acquaint the children with varied media as a means of expression.
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To use volunteer docents from the community as facilitators.
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To provide a resource for teachers.
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To emphasize that lessons are a springboard for creative exploration rather than being limited to information gathering.
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To establish the legitimacy of art as a critical part of the basic curriculum.
SIGN UP TO BE COME A VOLUNTEER DOCENT
Each classroom needs volunteers to teach and facilitate the lesson programs. Sign up for your child's classroom today!