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Ep. 021 - The Problem with Craft
FromArt Ed Radio
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
"Craft" is a contentious word in many art rooms and art programs. Craftsmanship is an important part of what art teachers do, but "craft" is also synonymous with googly eyes and pom-poms. Many parents and members of the community have a negative association with “crafts", so how do we accurately depict what we do while also letting it be known that craftsmanship is important? Tim comes on the show, and the guys talk about the difference between art and craft (8:30), Andrew's problem with craft-based curricula (10:30), and how to turn crafty materials into a viable form of creative expression (16:00). Resources and Links: A great article (and discussion) about art vs. craft A good 5 minute TED lesson that explains the difference Moving beyond Art vs. Craft Why Preschool crafts are a waste of time
Released:
Jul 12, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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