MASTER

The development of this study grew out of the investigator's concern for a more adequate art program for the Powell Senior High School curriculum in Powell, Wyoming. The purpose of this study was suggested from: (1) the lack of sufficient information or agreement among art teachers and administrators as to the scope and sequence of an art program for the high school and (2) the concern over the loss of creativity, self-expression, knowledge, skills, and techniques by the students because of the variance in degree, substance, and direction in the curriculum. As a result, this study suggests selected art per se activities, integrated art activities and general philosophy which could: (1) meet the needs and interest of the adolescent in high school and (2) foster creativity, self-expression and basic knowledge and skills in the area of visual arts. The sources of data include action research in the investigator's teaching situation and current research, authorities in the field of art education and selected literature. The curriculum guide is designed to be extended and examined as the art program is developed. The findings of the study point toward the need of the teachers and administrators to constantly evaluate the program so that the best results can be obtained. The guide was written to aid the art teacher, principal