Picturing Stories: The Power of Art as Visual Language

Picturing Stories: The Power of Art as Visual Language is a January Term Workshop taught by Megan Lambert and Rosemary Agoglia.

Course Description
This workshop encourages students to see the Museum as a resource for exploring the examination of childhood, child development, learning, and educational theory and practice; throughout it would highlight the educational pedagogy which informs the Museum's school outreach programs, in-house student programs, professional development, and approach to appreciating and understanding the art of the picture book. Students will receive training in a variety of methods (Visual Thinking Strategies, The Museum's Whole Book Approach, Making Art with Young Children) designed to encourage engagement, critical and creative thinking, and the development of visual and verbal literacy. Some interest in or experience with early education is preferred. Fee: $15.