• Fees for each program includes preparation, instruction, and specialized art supplies (including artifacts, slides, etc.).
• The 1 1/2 hour per week Art History 10-week program is $535.
• The 1-hour per week Art Reach program is $449 (only for grades K, 1, 2).
• The fall program begins the week of October 20, 2008. Application forms are due by Friday, September 26, 2008.

The Art History Program

• Offers ten 1 1/2 hour lessons prepared and presented to students by highly skilled, qualified art instructors in the area of art history recommended for your grade level,
• Brings exciting, stimulating lectures, visuals, films and presentations to introduce your class to the ancient arts through the classical periods to the current art of today,
• Matches versatile staff to your classroom needs, emphasizing your expectations,
• Reinforces the lesson through hands-on projects duplicating historical methods with our own modern techniques.

Art History Subject Areas	Description
Our Art teachers:	Fatima Ahmed, Moitreyee Chowdhury, Laura Choy, Jean Fournier, Ann Keeler, Alison Kieft, Teresa Reynolds
Prehistoric and River Valley Civilizations - (recommended for grade 6)	Knowing what a civilization did is a wonderful story, but seeing WHY they did it is far more important. Beginning with the cave art of Western Europe, we study the Who, What, and Why of our ancient ancestors, moving through the Middle and New Stone Ages and into the early farming communities. We also investigate how geography shaped the river valley civilizations of the world.
Ancient Civilizations – Egypt, Greece, Rome - (recommended for grade 6)	Art is a reflection of the national character of an ancient people. It tells us who they were and what they valued in life. From the Egyptian quest for eternal life to the desire for world domination by the Romans, the study of these cultures demonstrates these principles that we can effectively see in our modern lives. These cultures are so rich in ideas and artifacts you may want two terms of Art History!
The "Isms" and Modern Art (recommended for grades 5, 6)	Even though, when the Impressionists held their first show, the public was outraged and offended, it was the birth of our modern art. The story is both fascinating and fun. We will look at such styles as Cubism and Surrealism, Pop art and Abstract art, ending with a look at contemporary art.
Art of California (recommended for grade 4)	From the beginning of its history, many forces have shaped California. We begin with the Native Americans, proceed to the Spanish and European influences, bringing them in contact with the people of Mesoamerica. From this rich mixture of old and new, the Mexican people will rise and we will see the influence their culture has left on our state. Projects reflect the Mission and Rancho periods, the story of the Russians at Fort Ross, the 49ers who brought the rich Victorian culture, the Chinese, and the building of the transcontinental railroad.
Colonial Art (recommended for grade 5)	America has always been a country of immigrants. Beginning with the Native Americans, we will see who these people were, what they understood about life and how those beliefs affected the way they lived and what they created. We gain a greater understanding of the history of our nation through the art of the people.
Multicultural Art (recommended for grades 3, 4, 5, 6)	Geography, history, and current events all contribute to the development of a culture and their art. With so much variety in the world these classes provide a colorful background for understanding our multicultural societies of today. Highlights include timelines and cross-references between nations and a wide array of wonderful art projects.

Art Reach	Description
For Kindergarten,1st and 2nd grades.	The experiences of art instruction given to elementary school students have proved to be instrumental in the development of life-long abilities. The Art Reach program teaches the language of art while providing an opportunity to hone productive art abilities.

In both programs, schools are asked to provide some basic art materials such as:

• Glue sticks/glue
• Crayons
• Rulers
• Scissors
• Masking tape
• Pencils
• Construction paper

To receive an application, contact Irene Jordahl at 510-494-4228 or ijordahl@ci.fremont.ca.us.