Emerging Art: Level 1
Online Art Course for Beginners, 7th-12th Grade.
Are you a homeschool parent
looking for a quality online art curriculum for your Middle or High School student?
"I wanted something . . . on par with what might be found in the public school system. This has more than met my expectations."
– Andi R., Homeschooling Parent
Emerging Art: Level 1 Includes:
• One Year Access
• Self-paced Lessons Available 24/7
• Emerging Art: Student’s Edition textbook online
• Scope and Sequence
• Lesson Plans and Materials Lists
• 36 weeks Level 1 Curriculum
(Videos, Worksheets, Links, Quizzes)
• Demo Videos
• Online Discussions
• Online Art Gallery
• Private Instruction Available
What Makes Emerging Art Different?
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are systematically taught while addressing the National Core Art Standards..
Students Gain Confidence
It doesn't teach students how to draw. It teaches them how to see.
Before and after drawings completed within one semester.
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What Teachers are Saying
The lessons are thoughtful, encourage critical thinking, and are FUN.
"I LOVE IT. Thank you soooo so much. You nailed it. The scope and sequence are concise yet all-inclusive. Your book is the best art instruction book for the high school level that I have ever used. The lessons are thoughtful, encourage critical thinking, and are FUN. I thought the original was stunning. Somehow you managed to surpass the original. I look forward to using this in my traditional / hybrid / virtual classroom for years to come. Your hard work helps me relax. Thank you again!"
Understandable and Valuable
"I love the illustrations in your book... and the clarity is fantastic. Understandable and valuable for the classroom teacher. I especially like the vocabulary and the art history links. This is exactly what I need for my art classes this fall. You can’t know the amount of load it takes off of my mind and heart. I value you!!"
Absolutely Phenomenal Resource
"This is an absolutely phenomenal resource... I've been teaching for 15 years but with COVID, it's a whole new ballgame! Thanks Michelle! Your hard work makes it possible for many of us to stay afloat!"
Meet Michelle
Author and Founder of MK Art Academy
Michelle Kamrath, author of the Emerging Art curriculum, is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and teacher and has worked in the art industry over 25 years. Michelle has been a homeschool mom, as well as a Middle and High School art teacher and art college professor. She is passionate about the power of art and believes it is an essential part of every child's education.
"You are one of only a very few who seem to really understand the logical sequence of building foundational art knowledge that I have come across."
– Lynne Burnham, Visual Art Educator, Middle School, Oregon, USA
Emerging Art: Level 1
Get one full year for $159.
Emerging Art: Level 1 Includes:
• One Year Access
• Self-paced Lessons Available 24/7
• Emerging Art: Student's Edition Textbook Online
• Scope and Sequence
• Lesson Plans and Materials Lists
• 36 weeks Level 1 Curriculum
(Videos, Worksheets, Links, Quizzes)
• Demo Videos
• Online Discussions
• Online Art Gallery
• Private Instruction Coming Soon
FAQ
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When does the class start?
This is an online video course with supplemental worksheets, quizzes and some teacher feedback through discussion forums. It is self-paced, so the student can take it at his/her own convenience and start anytime.
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How long does the student have to complete the course?
The subscription is for one year (from the time of sign up).
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What is the process of how the student logs in after purchasing.
When the student purchases, they set up an account in the course with a username and password. They can access the course at any time, 24/7.
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Does the student need to purchase the textbook?
No. All the lessons are presented in the videos and supplemental materials. The lessons are taken directly from the book, but you won't need to buy it. Level 1 is only a portion of the material in the book, so it might be helpful for reference, but it is not required.
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Will this curriculum you are creating help my daughter work towards a portfolio she can use for college applications?
Absolutely! I have Level 1 available now, which is for the beginner art student. I will be adding Level 2 (intermediate) and Level 3 (advanced or AP level) during this next year. Level 1 starts with the basics, but teaches the fundamentals that need to be established to advance. I have helped students get into the art schools of their choice, as well as writing recommendation letters to be submitted with the college application. I will offer this service for those students in the course, I’ve worked with.
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Will this curriculum fulfill a high school art credit for my homeschool?
Yes, it has a full year of instruction and projects. For most, to earn 1 credit in high school, you need 120 hours of classwork, or 160 45 minute periods. I have a lesson plan that lays out the first year with lessons and exercises to fill 36 weeks (both semesters) (5 days a week, 45 min. per day = 135 hours or 180 45 minute periods). This will meet the standard of 1 credit.
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How will my student's work be graded? Do you have some kind of guide for me to grade her work by, or will it just be test grades?
There will be tests (almost every week) that test on the main concepts. For the art projects they can be evaluated by you or your daughter using the self-evaluation form you will find under the Video Lesson for each week. I give prompts for those projects that will need to be evaluated. You can download and print the form. It walks you through a rubric to evaluate five areas: workmanship and neatness, creativity and originality, effort, application of the elements of art, and overall composition. If you have any problems or questions, you can always email me and I am happy to help.
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When you purchase the course do you have lifetime access?
The lesson plans and worksheets are downloadable so you can download them to your computer and also use those for life. For the Emerging Art textbook, weekly assignments, links, slideshows and videos, you have one year access from the day you enroll (The videos and slideshows fill two semesters - 36 weeks).