Explore comprehensive Arts & Music resources for all grade levels, including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and digital media.
Introduce young learners to visual arts, music, and creative expression through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Explore sounds and basic music theory concepts with interactive Chrome Music Lab experiments.
Develop drawing, painting, and crafting skills while learning about art history and different artistic styles.
Follow along with Art for Kids Hub step-by-step drawing tutorials.
Build music foundations through singing, basic instrument playing, and music appreciation activities.
Learn about classical composers through interactive games on Classics for Kids.
Explore advanced art techniques, elements of design, and art history through engaging projects.
Practice perspective drawing and shading techniques with Virtual Instructor tutorials.
Develop music theory knowledge, instrumental skills, and music appreciation for various genres.
Practice music notation and ear training with interactive exercises on Teoria.
Resources for learning dance techniques, choreography, and expression through movement for all ages.
Learn about different dance styles from around the world with Jacob's Pillow videos.
Advanced art instruction for developing portfolios, exploring artistic identity, and understanding art criticism.
Study art criticism and analytical writing with SmART History resources.
Advanced music theory, composition techniques, and music analysis for serious music students.
Practice advanced harmonization and chord progression analysis with Open Music Theory.
Resources for acting, playwriting, theater history, and production for various grade levels.
Practice monologues and character development using Drama Notebook exercises.
Explore digital art creation, design principles, and multimedia storytelling using technology.
Create digital illustrations and pixel art with beginner-friendly PixilArt tools.
Explore art throughout history, from ancient civilizations to contemporary movements.
Take virtual tours of famous museums and art collections around the world.
Understanding the fundamental elements of art and design principles helps students create more effective and expressive artwork, regardless of medium or style.
The path of a point moving through space, used to create shapes, forms, and textures.
Two-dimensional area defined by boundaries, either geometric or organic.
Three-dimensional objects with volume and mass, real or implied.
The area between, around, above, below, or within objects.
Light reflected off objects, described by hue, value, and intensity.
Surface quality that can be seen or felt, actual or implied.
The lightness or darkness of a color or object.
The distribution of visual weight in a composition (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial).
Differences in elements that create visual interest and focal points.
The part of a design that catches the viewer's attention.
How the eye travels through the artwork along paths.
Regular repetition of elements creating visual rhythm.
Regular or organized visual movement.
How all elements work together to create a coherent whole.
Understanding basic music theory helps students develop musical skills and appreciation, whether they're learning to play an instrument, sing, or just enjoy listening to music.
The steady pulse underlying music.
The speed of the beat (fast, slow, moderate).
How beats are grouped (e.g., 4/4, 3/4, 6/8).
Whole, half, quarter, eighth notes, and their durations.
The building blocks of music (A, B, C, D, E, F, G).
Patterns of notes (major, minor, pentatonic).
The distance between notes.
Indicates what key the music is in.
Multiple notes played together.
Sequences of chords that support melodies.
How music is organized (e.g., verse-chorus, ABA, rondo).
Volume levels and changes (loud, soft, crescendo).
A strong arts education can lead to numerous career opportunities in creative industries. Here are some potential career paths for students interested in the arts.
Visual arts careers range from independent creative work to commercial applications in industries like advertising, publishing, entertainment, and education.
Music careers include performance, education, production, therapy, and business aspects of the music industry, from classical to contemporary genres.
Performing arts careers involve live performances, production, education, and the business aspects of theater, dance, and other live entertainment.