Distance Learning Programs

Points of Perspective
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

grades 5-12

How do artists create the illusion of a three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional canvas? By using mathematics! The D'ARTS teacher uses works of visual art to give students an effective way of understanding various spatial systems employed by visual artists including linear and atmospheric perspective, scale, and proportion.

Mathematical Visions
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

available during the academic year
primary: grades 2-6
secondary: grades 7-12

Primary (grades 2-6): Various works of visual art are effectively used to illustrate a wide range of mathematical concepts. Geometry, grids, patterns, symmetry, scale and proportion are clearly demonstrated in an innovative way to the students. Secondary (grades 7-12): Various works of visual art are effectively used to illustrate mathematical concepts at a more advanced level than that of the primary level class. Geometry, grids, patterns, symmetry, scale, proportion, topology, golden ratio and the Fibonacci Sequence are investigated through the artworks.

Poetry & Prose: Chapter I
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

available during the academic year
primary: grades 2-5
secondary: grades 6-12

Primary (grades 2-5): The D'ARTS teacher leads the students on an exploration of narrative in visual art. Students will be encouraged to identify character, plot, caricature, symbolism and more. Language arts vocabulary will be used in discussing the artworks, for example: protagonist, antagonist, and so on, as appropriate to the grade level.
Secondary (grades 6-12): The D'ARTS teacher leads the students on an exploration of the links between visual and verbal artistic expression. Metaphor and narrative are forms used in both visual and verbal expression, as are symbolism, allegory, caricature, comedy, irony, satire, surrealism, and tragedy. Students will look for and discover elements of narrative in visual art.

Poetry & Prose: Chapter II
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

available during the academic year
grades 6-12

If Poetry & Prose was not enough for you, now there is Chapter II! The D'Arts teacher leads the students on a deeper exploration of the links between visual and verbal artistic expression.
You may book both classes, but Poetry & Prose is a prerequisite for Chapter II and is only available for grades 9-12.

Greek Theatre
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

available during the academic year
grades 6-9

In this class, the D'ARTS teacher will introduce students to the social and artistic elements of Greek Theater. Using excerpts from Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, the D'ARTS teacher will instruct students in both sound and movement as they participate in recreating a Greek chorus. (No former knowledge of the play or Greek Theater is necessary.)

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

available during the academic year
grades 9-12

Using Shakespeare's text, this session explores the power of Shakespeare's language to express emotional extremes, propel action, and make audiences laugh or cry. Under the direction of the D'ARTS teacher, students will participate in theater exercises and scene work. The class can be scheduled whether or not the students will be reading the play but works well within a study unit on Romeo and Juliet.

An Actor's Approach to Shakespeare's Language
D'Arts: Distance Learning in the Arts

available during the academic year
grades 10-12

In this master class, the students will participate in a series of vocal and physical exercises as a way of approaching Shakespeare's texts. This program is intended for all students who have or are currently studying Shakespeare and can be adapted on request to a specific Shakespearean play.
This program is particularly beneficial to students who are interested in acting and to teachers and students who wish to take Shakespeare from the page and bring Shakespeare's text to life in the classroom setting.