The Talent Myth CHAPTER TWO Talent and Creativity WHAT IS TALENT? “I’m not very creative. I have no talent.” How often have you heard those words? Have you ever uttered them? People confuse creativity with talent. Talent and creativity are both important. They combine to create art, but they are [...]
The Talent Myth CHAPTER ONE The Myth OUR FAVORITE LIE Most of us think that in order to pursue the arts and be creative, we first need natural talent. We’ve been sold a bill of goods — The Talent Myth. If you don’t believe me, it’s understandable. Most likely you’ve [...]
The Talent Myth Prologue Are you one of millions of people who once had the desire to create? Did you once dream of artistic success? Have you ever wanted to act, write, draw, paint, sculpt, dance or sing? Did you play a musical instrument as a child and then give it up? [...]
Program Director Training Course Standard Drill PD.4 Drill Purpose: The Purpose of this drill is to increase the Trainee's ability to handle the public in the studio. Drill Setup: The Staff Training Officer (or assigned Coach) and the Trainee work in an area of the studio so as not to disturb other students in [...]
Program Director Training Course Standard Drill PD.2 Drill Purpose: The Purpose of this drill is to increase the Trainee's ownership viewpoint and responsibility in relation to their area. Drill Setup: The Staff Training Officer (or assigned Coach) and the Trainee stand (or sit) in an area of the studio so as not to disturb [...]
Program Director Training Course Standard Drill PD.1 Drill Purpose: The Purpose of this drill is to increase the Trainee's awareness of the costs related to operating a business. Drill Commands: There are 2 commands given by the Coach, which are alternated during the drill. "Look around this room and find something that does [...]
Lewisville E-Poster
Tone/Color Separation Drill for Children Reference: TECHNICAL DIRECTIVE 9 FEBRUARY 2010 – TONE BEFORE COLOR 1. Help the student match the ten tones on a standard tone chart to similar tones in the room. 2. Select a neutral-colored area in the room. Hold the chart up to it and have the student find its [...]
Standard Routine Drill Standard Drill 1.4 The First Lesson for Children Drill Setup: The Trainee and Coach sit at a table across from one another. The Coach has a copy of this drill in hand. The Coach asks each question in sequence and the Trainee is to respond with a correct answer for [...]
Technical Directive 15 January 1995 The First Lesson for Children The first lesson for a student requires special attention on the part of an instructor. This is often the first experience the student will have with any formal art training and may determine whether or not they pursue art in the future. A great first [...]
