Question 1

What are the learning outcomes for each class?

Accepted Answer

Students will develop essential art skills, creativity, critical thinking, project management, and positive learning behaviours. Most importantly, they'll  have fun while learning!

Question 2

Will they complete a piece of work in every lesson? What do you mean by project-based classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each lesson will result in a piece of work. However, it's usually part of a larger project that spans 4-8 weeks. Through asART students will be exposed to this project-based process.

For example, kids might start by drawing the outline of a hot air balloon, focusing on principles like straight and curved lines. This initial drawing could evolve into a realistic or creative piece, experimenting with different drawing and painting techniques, or with different materials. They can incorporate other images depending on their interest. The final outcome will be a completed artwork at the end of the project.

The project format mirrors a typical school assigment for visual arts in secondary schools. It begins with a topic, followed by research ( both conceptual and visual, often using artist models), initial drawings, development of these drawings, exploration of different media (such as acrylics, watercolor, or other art-making techniques), and culminates in final outcomes and evaluation.

Question 3

Are you following any curriculum? Yes. IB curriculum..

Accepted Answer

Yes, April follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and has extensive experience  teaching visual arts in over 30 schools across Auckland and Australia. Her guidance has helped students gain admission to prestigious art universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Apirl is also skilled in assisting secondary students with their school assignments, drawing on her deep understanding of the IB, Cambridge, ATAR, and NCEA curricula. After careful consideration, she selected the IB curriculum for her art classes because of its comprehensive and balanced approach.

Question 4

How does April make each class highly interactive?

Accepted Answer

April makes each class highly interactive by guiding students through art subjects that interest them. She uses art examples and practice questions, combining them with high-quality resources that she created for an integrated teaching style.

Question 5

How does this class support Visual Arts subject  in School?

Accepted Answer

Visual Arts  covers concepts such as Drawing, Painting, Design, Print Making, Sculpture, Photography and Video Making, typically from year 1 to  year 12 in Australia. April identifies key factors and effective methods to help students develop ideas.

Question 6

So, does that mean the course content aligns with my child’s school and syllabus?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  April maps all the content to the Australian Curriculum and New Zealand Curriculum, ensuring relevance to your child’s school syllabus and what they’re covering in the classroom.

Question 7

All students have different levels of skills and knowledge even if they are in the same year. How do you manage it within a group?

Accepted Answer

April teaches art principles required by school curriculum using resources and videos she specifically developed.  Students practice these principles with her tailored materials, which accomodate different skill levels and allow them to learn at their own pace. Each student progresses according to their abilities and applies the principles to their own artworks.

Question 8

What if I or my child misses a session? Can we schedule a make-up class?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No. It is a monthly-based class. 
If you miss a class, you can continue the artwork using the provided art video that April specifically created for educational purposes, at your convenience. 
Feedback is available if you upload a photo of the artwork to the membership group chat by 9 pm on Saturday of the missed lesson week. April will provide comments and advice before the next lesson.
( You may choose a different day for a make-up lesson up to 2 times a month if attending an art class at Rochedale )

Question 9

How do I track my child’s progress?

Accepted Answer

April will share an Interim Progress Report covering areas your child excelled in or needed  extra help with, or their overall progress. If you have any concerns, you can discuss these with us anytime.

Question 10

How often should I or my child have an art class?

Accepted Answer

It depends on you or your child's  learning needs and current level of knowledge.  We recommend having at least one class a week for a year to allow ample time to develop skills independently.

Question 11

What art supplies do I need?

Accepted Answer

We provide basic art materials. You will also receive a list of cost-effective art supplies based on April's experience.

Question 12

Do you teach different artistic styles in the classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While traditional and contemporary artists are often used as models in school curriculums, April employs popular artist models to teach the core principles of the curriculum.  Once students grasp these principles, they can apply them to any school assignment assessment and explore various artistic styles.

Question 13

Do I get the video content and practice exercise after the class ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The video content and resources are shared after the class. There are 120 art videos available on the Artbridge with April YouTube channel, along with an additional 50 videos specifically created for class use.

April Shin

April Shin Art Classes

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