Children's Classes

Children’s

Art Classes

Children’s classes at Illustration House are viewed in exactly the same way we do adult classes. That is why we see such amazing results. Whilst there is a very good place for simple art play and exploration, children are competent and capable of learning skills of a very high standard when teachers understand that the child really desires to learn, and how to help him or her to achieve their goals.

We thank Sherrylin Kanko, Jemma Piper, Cedrick Luk & Lillian for the use of their artwork

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Champions of Change

This highly significant research study undertaken in the United States looked at over 25,000 student participants. The following is a small excerpt from the executive summary of the report.

WHAT THE ARTS CHANGE ABOUT THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

As a result of t heir varied inquiries, the Champions of Change researchers found that learners can attain higher levels of achievement t though their engagement with the art s. Moreover, one of the critical research findings is that the learning in and through the arts can help “level the playing field ” for youngsters from disadvantaged circumstances.

James Catterall ’s analysis of the Department of Education’s NELS:88 database of 25,000 students demonstrates that students with high levels of arts participation outperform “arts - poor ”students by virtually every measure. Since arts participation is highly correlated with socioeconomic status , which is the most significant predictor of academic performance , this comes as little surprise . The size and diversity of t he NELS database, however, permitted Catterall to find statistical significance in comparisons of high and low arts participants in the lowest socioeconomic segments. This closer look showed that high arts participation makes a more significant difference to students from low - i n come back grounds than for high-income students .

PLEASE NOTE:

Classes fill up and if you do not enrol your child early in the term a space may not be available

In addition to our ‘Children’s’ and ‘Young Artist’s’ classes, Illustration House also have an advanced Children’s Class for mixed aged students that show a high degree of art ability, and enjoy having their boundaries pushed with added challenges. Current students range in age from 10 years to 17, and are working at adult level.

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created in the holiday programs

Our term based after school art classes cover composition, line work, perspective, tone, rendering techniques etc. Children gain greater self esteem and self confidence as they grow and develop in their art practice. The teachers at Illustration House know that a child is capable of great things when nurtured, and given not only the encouragement, but also the opportunity to learn and enjoy the creative pursuits.

Champions of Change research data from America proves that arts involved students out perform arts poor students on almost every level including math and science. Teachers at Illustration House know that there is so much more to learning art than just creating a picture!

Pencil drawing by Advanced Young Artist Student Arun Gartner.

For a full PDF version of the Champions of Change study copy the following into your browser.

www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/champions/pdfs/ChampsReport.pdf

Duration: 10 week term as per Queensland State School Calendar

Class length: 75minutes children aged 7-11 (3.45pm to 5pm) one afternoon per week

90minutes children aged 12 –16 (5pm to 6.30pm) one afternoon per week

Days/times: Children’s and Young Artists - Tue, Wed, Thursdays

Advanced Level - Friday afternoons 4pm to 6.00pm

Cost: $155 Children’s Classes 7-11yrs

$165 Young Artist’s Classes 12-16yrs

$230 Advanced mixed age

Next Courses begins: Due to the individual nature of the teaching children are able to enroll at any time during the term at a pro-rata basis. Class sizes are kept to a minimum level and we cannot guarantee a place. We encourage early enrolments.

Term Two: 2 April 16th - June 22nd

Illustration House, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane email: sales@illustrationhouse.com.au