Creative Classrooms: Visual Arts in Education
Target audience:
Teachers, school staff, and education professionals interested in
integrating creativity and self-expression into the learning process.
This course highlights the power of visual arts as a tool for
communication, critical thinking, and emotional development in
students of all ages. Educators will explore a variety of artistic
techniques—such as drawing, painting, collage, and mixe
Description
Duration: 5 days (flexible for Erasmus+ mobility)
“Creative Classrooms: Visual Arts in Education” inspires educators to harness the power of visual expression to deepen learning across disciplines. Through explorations of art-making processes and critical analysis of imagery, teachers discover how to integrate drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects into core curricula—fostering creativity, visual literacy, and reflective thinking. Grounded in hands-on workshops and exemplar case studies, participants will adapt techniques for diverse age groups and learning styles, design culturally responsive art experiences, and assess student growth through both portfolio creation and peer critique. By the end of the course, educators will possess a flexible toolkit for transforming any classroom into a vibrant studio where students learn to observe, imagine, and communicate with confidence.
Learning objectives
By the end of “Creative Classrooms: Visual Arts in Education,” participants will be able to:
- Design and facilitate at least two cross-curricular visual-arts activities—such as mixed-media storytelling or data-visualization murals—that reinforce core content objectives.
- Apply foundational art-making techniques (e.g., sketching, collage, basic color theory) and adapt them for varied developmental levels and learning preferences.
- Implement formative and summative assessment strategies for visual-arts learning, including portfolio reviews and peer-critique protocols, to gauge both skill development and creative thinking.
- Curate and present culturally responsive art resources and exemplar works that reflect students’ identities and broaden their visual literacy.
- Foster a reflective studio culture by guiding students through art critiques, artist-statement writing, and metacognitive discussions about process, intent, and interpretation.
Methodology & assessment
This course combines hands-on art-making workshops with collaborative design charettes and reflective critique sessions. Educators engage in guided demonstrations of techniques, co-create lesson prototypes in peer teams, and participate in gallery-style feedback circles to refine instructional approaches.
Assessment
Participants develop a mini-unit plan that includes two cross-curricular art activities, an assessment rubric (portfolio and critique criteria), and a reflective commentary on anticipated learner outcomes. Peer reviews during planning and facilitator feedback on final submissions ensure alignment with creative-thinking and content-integration goals.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Educators will gain access to a centralized digital resource hub that includes:
- Core Readings & Case Studies: Downloadable PDFs covering art-integration research, sample lesson write-ups, and profiles of exemplary “studio classrooms.”
- Technique Tutorials: Step-by-step video demonstrations (drawing, collage, basic printmaking) and printable worksheets for scaffolded skill practice.
- Multimedia Asset Library: High-resolution image galleries, clip art packs, and source files for mixed-media projects, plus audio interviews with practicing arts educators.
- Digital Creation Tools: Trial access to browser-based art platforms (digital sketchpad, collaborative mural boards) and an easy-to-use infographic/visualization builder for data-driven art activities.
Certification details
Festivity of handing in the certificates at the end of the course.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Course package content:
We offer
- Full support with logistics, including transport and on-site coordination
- Beachfront accommodation in Torrox Costa and full board meal options
- Guidance and support with documents completion
- Engaging cultural and sportive activities and one day trips in the most famous Andalusian cities.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
The course will be postponed.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalCompany staff
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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