Art Programs
Museum Art Education - Bridging the Curriculum Through Art - Art Through the Masters
“Valuing the artistic and creative growth of the each of my students in my main goal.”
Leyla Monica Demirtas, Art Instructor, M.A.Ed.
Welcome to my K-12 Visual Arts Program. My art curriculum encourages inventive thinking, creative problem solving and visual awareness, as well as intellectual, social and emotional development.
Every student is considered an artist. Their innate creativity and curiosity is cultivated with hands-on exploration of art materials, as well as self-reflection during art making.
A wide range of interests and skill levels are taught through age-appropriate assignments, guided experimentation, group demonstrations, and one-on-one instruction.
Students use a variety of materials, tools and techniques as they develop individual expression, focus, and a strong work ethic.
Students are encouraged in the development of experiencing the joy of making things with their hands.
My art curriculums reflect my belief that art is an important, vital and rigorous discipline that demands concentration and practice.
Students with different learning styles and aptitudes progress at their own pace, bringing unique cultural and individual perspectives to their artwork.
As they engage in the creative process, students experiment, take risks, solve problems, and develop insights.
Students learn to work collaboratively, as well as, independently.
Their ideas take shape in a finished work of art that culminates into art exhibitions of their work for the beautification of their schools.
Museum Art Education
The Museum Education program I created is an integral part of creating art appreciation in all students. As the docent of these tours, I guide classes throughout the varied museums and society’s.
Students experience art first-hand through - viewing, sketching and discussing what they’ve learned/studied in the classroom. From this foundation of Museum Education I address the accepted understanding that Museum Education is an important discipline of learning in the visual arts.
Students engage in a local and global curriculum, as well as the nature of visual arts teaching in schools and sites of learning beyond the classroom. Students have opportunities to develop a lasting interest in museums and art. It is especially important to me to encourage young students to appreciate what art museums have to offer.
The Museum Program supports my mission which is – “To promote interactive teaching and learning, as a hallmark of progressive education.”
As a museum educator and member of the American Alliance of Museums I create custom-designed experiences with objects and images. Close collaboration with classroom teachers and other experts inside and outside the school ensures that every museum and related classroom opportunity is in sync with the academic curriculum, the age and interests of the students, and new technologies.
My aim is to encourage, promote and aid students and teachers to have a unique access to collections and curators at a wide range of cultural institutions. At the same time, my program reinforces observational and inferential skills across a school population.
Museums include, but are not limited to: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Art and Design, The Guggenheim, The Whitney of American Art and Museum of Modern Art, The Society of Illustrators, The New York Historical Society, National Museum of the American Indian and The Jewish Museum. https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-how-to-teach-your-children-to-care-about-art
Fine Art & Bridging the Curriculum through Art Program
Art & Adventure Camp
