Technical Directive 26 August 2004 Improving Perceptions Dramatic increases in visual perceptions account for a student’s most profound artistic growth. These perceptual changes occur at various times for different students. All of the rest of a student’s growth derives from their acquisition of skills coupled with experience using them. Most new students begin with an [...]
Technical Directive 24 August 2004 Honesty and Coaching The following is a true story: One day in a children’s class an instructor noticed that ten-year-old Michelangelo (no kidding) had tears in his eyes. No one could discover what was wrong, so I was called in to talk to him. I took the boy aside to [...]
Technical Directive 23 August 2004 Steps and Goals The Gluck Method is made up of hundreds of steps, which build one upon another. Finishing each step represents one small success in gaining competency as a fine artist. Many of the steps are painting assignments. Adult and teen students receive assignments directly from my workbooks and, [...]
Technical Directive 21 August 2004 Learning Step by Step It’s always a treat to visit a fine museum and leave full of inspiration and a renewed love for painting. But, because there is so much to see, it can be difficult picking up a few pointers to improve your own work without first nailing down [...]
Technical Directive 20 August 2004 Giving Demonstrations We give demonstrations to students for the following reasons: • clarifying a specific point of instruction, when needed • showing how to work with materials or equipment • showing how to further advance a particular picture • showing combinations of specific skills • teaching someone with language difficulties [...]
Technical Directive 19 August 2004 Coaching Our Fundamentals Great artists from da Vinci to Rembrandt, Monet to Picasso, had in common A TRADITIONAL FOUNDATION OF SKILLS TO CREATE REPRESENTATIONAL ART. During the Italian Renaissance the Old Masters had perfected a simple yet extremely workable method of executing their paintings. The Method consisted of three basic [...]
Technical Directive 11 August 2004 Mission: Renaissance Style There is most definitely a Mission: Renaissance style of instruction, unlike any other. From the very beginning a special way of caring for every student evolved. This care extended to all aspects of their time with us. Drawing students found all of their equipment waiting. On setup [...]
Technical Directive 10 August 2004 Revised 25 April 2007 Art Supply Sales Entries Because I know firsthand the urge to help students before entering an art supply sale, I’ve put this information at the beginning of this course. It is that important. An instructor at Mission: Renaissance is involved in one activity that has little [...]
Technical Directive 27 February 2004 Let Them Fly As someone in charge of a group of students you must determine the order in which to get them started and then coach them. Here is your most important guideline: Help fast students first. IF YOU DON’T YOUR CLASSES WILL NOT GROW; THEY WILL, IN FACT, SHRINK. [...]
Technical Directive 24 December 2002 Class Breaks & Giving Talks Instructors in our adult and teen classes give brief talks during break time. In our three-hour classes, a fifteen-minute break is announced at the one and a one half-hour mark. Encourage students to leave their work area during this time so they can return with [...]
