Arts Theory to Practice: CHYS 3003
Arts Learning Resource (30%)
In this assignment you will design an original arts-based resource/curriculum that can be used with
children and/or youth. You may base your resource on any age group, environment, art form, and focus that is
of interest to you. Along with the resource, students must submit a written justification (6-7 pages) indicating
how the resource prompts creative learning and development in children or youth. Students will need to support
their justification by making reference to a minimum of four peer-reviewed sources that are relevant to their
selected topic/art form.
Examples:
- A dramatic arts activity for 6–8-year old’s that supports socio-emotional development in a hospital setting.
- A visual arts activity for 14–18-year old’s to explore activism in a classroom setting.
Arts Resource Component: You will create an original arts-based resource/curriculum that can be used with
children and/or youth. You may choose any age group, environment, art form, and focus that is of interest to
you. Your resource may be written in point form but must contain enough information to be understood and
replicated by a reader. An example is below. Your resource/curriculum must include the following:
Title
Age Recommendation
Suggested Time
Location
Purpose
Materials Needed
Guidelines/Instructions
Instructional Considerations
Things to observe
Written Component:
The format of this essay should be as follows (Items 3-8 do not have to be in the following order but must all be
included). Your paper should be 6-7 pages in length. - APA title page (not included in the page limit).
- Introduction: Introduce your concept in a clear and engaging way.
Assessment of Art and Development - Why is art important for your chosen age group?
- How does your chosen artform contribute to development?
- Why is art important in your chosen setting?
Assessment of Resource - Overview/explanation of your resource.
- The purpose/reasoning behind your resource.
- Address potential issues with your resource and how you would address them.
- Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your paper.
- Reference Page
For this assignment you are required to have a minimum of four outside academic sources. Although there is
no minimum, it is expected that you reference course material where necessary. Sources must be integrated
through the paper and proper APA referencing is required.
Please upload your assignment to Blackboard no later than April 4th by 11:59pm. Late assignments will
receive a deduction of 10% per day (including weekends).
Format: • Double spaced • 12-point font • Standard margins
Excellent Good Adequate Inadequate Not Evident
Introduction Introduction is
excellent, explicit, and
clear. The reader has a
very clear idea of
what the paper is
about. Starts with a
clear and catchy
statement
Introduction is
adequate. Purpose of
the paper requires
further clarity.
Adequate opening
statement but could be
stronger. The reader
has some idea of what
the paper is about.
Introduction is not
clear or evident.
Purpose of the paper is
not stated. The reader
is unsure of what the
paper is about Does not
contain an opening
statement.
Arts
Resource
Clear effort and
attention to detail is
show in the resource.
The resource is
original and creative.
All components are
present.
An adequate resource
is present, but more
effort and attention to
detail is required. The
resource is original,
but more creative flare
may be needed. Some
components may be
missing or may not be
clear.
A resource is either not
present or not original.
Assessment
of Art and
Development
An excellent
exploration of the
importance of art and
development is
shown. Concepts are
thoroughly and clearly
explained. An
excellent
understanding of art
and development is
demonstrated.
An adequate
explanation of art and
development is shown.
Concepts are
somewhat explored,
but a more through
response is required.
An exploration of art
and development is
unclear or missing. The
section was not written
in the writers’ own
words.
Assessment
of Resource
An excellent and clear
assessment of one’s
resource is present. A
reasoning behind the
choices made is
defended in a clear
and through fashion.
An adequate
assessment of one’s
resource is present.
Some ideas may need
further explanation.
An assessment of one’s
resource is either
missing from the paper
or is unclear.
Conclusion Excellent conclusion.
Excellent summary of
main points.
Adequate conclusion.
Contains a summary of
some of the main
points but requires
clarity.
Conclusion is either
missing or unclear.
Main points are not
clearly summarized.
Mechanics
and Quality
of Writing
Writing is smooth,
skillful, and coherent.
Sentences are strong
and expressive with
varied structure.
Consistent and
appropriate tone and
word choice is used
throughout the essay.
Transitions are
appropriate and add to
the effectiveness of
the essay.
Writing is clear, but
sentences may lack
variety. The tone is
inconsistent and word
choice, while adequate,
could be better. While
transitions are present
they do not add to the
overall effectiveness of
the essay
Writing is unclear.
Fraught with spelling,
punctuation, and
grammatical errors
Spelling and
Grammar
No errors in
punctuation, spelling,
grammar, or
capitalization.
A few errors in
punctuation, grammar,
spelling, and
capitalization that.
While distracting, the
meaning and intent of
the thesis can still be
discerned.
Spelling and grammar
prevent paper from
being read.
Formatting Essay is organized, all
sections are included,
and all page lengths
are adhered to.
Resource is included.
Essay is relatively
organized, all sections
are included, but some
page limits are not
adhered to. Resource is
included.
Essay does not adhere
to formatting and
structuring
requirements. No
Resource is included.
Quality of
Sources
Excellent evidence
and sources; highly
relevant sources;
draws upon course
material; appropriate
use of scholarly
sources.
Some sources of lower
quality or relevance;
some non-scholarly
sources; makes some
connection to course
material.
Poor quality and
irrelevant sources and
evidence; no
engagement with
scholarly sources; no
connection to course
material.
APA Paper is free from
APA errors
1-2
APA
errors
3-4 APA errors 5+ APA
errors
APA format is not
evident
EXAMPLE:
Title: Emotions Storyboard
Age Recommendation: 5-8 years old
Suggested Time: 45-60 minutes
Purpose:
• The purpose of this activity is to increase the student’s ability to recognizes emotions portrayed in
other people’s faces.
• Students will practice fine motor skills and creativity.
Location: This activity would take place in the classroom.
Materials:
• Various Magazines
• Glue
• Bristol board
• Scissors
• Paper
• Crayons
Guidelines:
• Give your students a variety of magazines to look through. Have them cut out photos that they find
interesting and glue them to a piece of paper
• Ask your students to identify the emotions that they see within the collage. This can be done in small
groups or as a class.
• Each student will the pick out their favourite image and create a story board. The students will imagine
and draw an image of what they think is happening before, during, and after the photo.
• The students will present their storyboard to the class.
Story board example:
What happened before the
photo?
What is happening during the
photo?
What do you think will happen after the
photo?
Instructional Considerations:
• Make sure that your students are safely using the scissors.
• When you are choosing the magazines for the activity ensure that they are school appropriate.
Things to Observe:
• Can students use their fine motor skills to create the collage?
• Are students able to use creativity to make a story board?
• Are students able to identify the emotions portrayed in the photos