The Creative Teacher 4: Expressive Marks, Painting & Drawing

Early childhood educators, special education professionals, cultural educators and artists will gain in-depth knowledge on how young children learn through mark making, painting and drawing to harness their artistic and creative potential.

The Creative Teacher programme is made up of eight separate courses, each of which can be watched as a stand-alone course or as part of the whole programme. It is recommended to watch at least the first course in addition to any other you choose if not purchasing the whole programme.

This is the FOURTH course in the programme and sets out the foundations for nurturing young children’s creative, social, cognitive and sensory development through the visual arts.

In this course you will learn:

• How children communicate deeper meanings through art, without needing words

• The two stages of drawing development described by Viktor Lowenfeld for 2-7 year olds

• The potential of visual art forms for embodied expression

• How children develop drawing schema to organise their knowledge about the world

• Spaces for experimentation that strengthen children’s memory and narratives

• How to read children’s art works

• The importance of introducing children to the work of contemporary artists

• Real world examples of how to facilitate a child’s embodied approach to drawing

• Practical ideas for harnessing sensory, physical, cognitive and creative engagement

• A personal story illustrating children’s purposefulness in using observation skills

• Further reading and resources to support you in developing your creative curriculum

Join me on this adventure and discover how to bring to life your own and your children’s awesome creative talents!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!