Child Art Presentation (9th February)

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A Developmental Look At

Child Art

M H Tansen

Education Specialist

BBC World Service Trust

Thursday, February 09, 2012 1Tansen M H
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Every child is an artist.

The problem is how to remain an artistonce he grows up. Pablo Picasso



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Domains of ArtPerforming Arts Dance

Music

Acting/Drama

Mime

Circus

Magic

Visual Arts Drawing

Painting

Printmaking

Sculpture & 3D Forms

Ceramics

Fiber

Photography

Digital Forms

MuralsThursday, February 09, 2012 Tansen M H 3


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Child Art: Different Perspectives

To a parent, art is a display of a

childs imagination.

To an educator, its a teaching tool.

To a psychologist, art is a way tounderstand a childs mind.

To a librarian, its a way to

enhance book knowledge.

To a child, art is a way to have fun,

make decisions, and express

choices.



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Impact of Art in Child Development

Decision making skills

Problem solving skills

Cause and effectunderstanding

Non-verbalcommunication

Independence inmaking choices

Creative self expression

Sensory pleasure &satisfaction

Self-esteem

Social and oral

language skill Sharing materials &

taking turns

Respect for others

work

Fine-motor

development Visual/perceptual

development

Eye-hand-braincoordination

Spatial awareness

PhysicalDevelop

ment

SocialDevelop

ment

CognitiveDevelopme

nt

EmotionalDevelopme

nt



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CHILDREN WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE ARTS:

Imagine, create, express.

Interpret & reflect life.

Develop self confidence & self discipline.

Experience an important window

to different cultures & values.

Think critically, solve problems,

and make informed judgments.

Work cooperatively in groups.

Appreciate others points of view.

Are open to new pathways for learning all subjects.



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A Theory Relevant to Art Development

Constructivist Theory ofLearning (ArtisticDevelopment)

Learning is a process Hierarchical stages

Predictable patterns

Scaffolding

Zone of Proximal

Development



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Stages of Artistic Development

Rhoda Kellogs Study

(1969)

100000 childrens

drawing

Pencil, pen, crayon,

brush

Scribbles of youngchildren: Built in,

spontaneous, self taught

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Lowenfelds Stages

SCRIBBLE STAGE (1-2years age) Uncontrolled Scribble

Controlled Scribble

BASIC FORMS STAGE (3-4years age)

REPRESENTATIONAL ARTSTAGE (from 4 years age ) Pre-schematic Stage (4-7 years

age)

Schematic Stage (7-9 years age)

Beginning Realism (9-12 yearsage)



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Developmental Stages

Scribble

around 14 months

shapeless,

purposeless



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Scribble and control

around 18 months

Gradually change toincluding circular

movements,

interspersed withlines



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Scribble and Precision

around age 2 years

more demandinglines, angles, zigzags

and crosses

use of arm, wrist andfinger muscles



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Beginning of Precision

More restricted -

doesnt spread

across page, isolated

lines

sometimes named -

a flower



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4-7 years: (Pre-Schematic Stage)

The drawings show what the

child perceives as most

important about the subject. There is little understanding of

space - objects are placed in a

haphazard way throughout the

picture

The use ofcolour is more

emotional than logical



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Human Forms (4-7 years)

Primitive and tentative -

Head and body only

(tadpole drawing) parts added as skill and

perception increase - feet,

noses, eyes, mouth

feet, arms, body and head



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Symbolism and Schema

Around 4/5 Schoolstarts - social worldbroadens

Circle used for headsand tree tops

Drawings dont look like

they should appear toadult eyes

simple geometric forms



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7 to 9 years: (The Schematic

Stage)

awareness of the concept of

space. A definite base and sky line is

apparent.

Colors are reflected as they

appear in nature. Shapes and objects are easily

definable.

Exaggeration between figures



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Trends of Child Art Education

in Bangladesh Instructional drawing

Copying

Modeled drawing

Suggested

coloring/realistic coloring

Editing on child's art

Use of limited media

2-dimentional thing No/limited scope of

imaginary drawing

No/limited scope for

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Debate: Process Vs Product

Children interested in thePROCESS of creation

Focus should be onPARTICIPATION & enjoymentof art experience

Should not be forced to drawPICTURE

Should not be given anyMODEL to draw

Should be allowed to decidewhat they want to create

Each childs creation shouldbe different and his/her own



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Four steps of Process

Exploring and playing

with tools and materials

Focusing on a particular

approach (self-chosen) Using the chosen

approach/method by

children

Stopping, evaluating,

reworking



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Talking to Children About Their Art

Traditional Approaches

Complementary

Approach

Judgmental Approach

Valuing Approach

Questioning Approach

Probing Approach

Correcting Approach

Effective Approaches

Allow children to go about

their artistic discoveries

without you comparing,

correcting, or projecting

yourself into their art

Shift from searching for

representation in childrens

art to a focus on the abstractdesign qualities or syntax

(shape & form)

Use reflective dialogue in

talking with children about

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Recommendations

Allow for child-initiated choices and action within the artsactivity.

Engage children in process-oriented activities

Emphasize process over product.

Foster imagination.

Should initiate children into child-friendly and appropriate

performance, presentation, and audience roles.

Connect to childrens experiences and knowledge.

Include repeated contact sessions with art form(s).

Evolve from and encourage interest in childrens literature.

Reinforce childrens language and literacy development.



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Encouraging Creativity: Tips

Take time with a childs art Show respect for the art and

the artist's process

Comment on lines, shapes

and colors Show curiosity

Comment on changes

Ask open ended questions

Provide fuel for creativity Collect and store materials

Provide a variety materials

Avoid coloring booksThursday, February 09, 2012 24Tansen M H


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Thank You

http://www.childrenincrisis.org/

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