Shaping strong foundations, inspiring refined aesthetics.
At ARTSHU, we believe the primary essence of aesthetic education is learning to "see"—to discover the beauty in everyday life. At the same time, we aim to cultivate the ability to deeply explore aesthetic thinking. This is the core of our vision and purpose.
A Core Focus: Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-based learning is about developing divergent thinking. Art is not merely picking up a brush with passion and enthusiasm; without deeper exploration, skills and perspectives will remain stagnant. During childhood and early adolescence, we encourage children to delve deeply into the things they love. Inquiry-based learning is a fundamental skill across all disciplines. By transitioning from "creating based on feelings" to "creating with thoughtful intent," children learn to express emotional awareness through rational expression.
Three Major Sections: Everything is Beautiful / The Myriad Faces of Life / Great Artists
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Everything Has a Soul and Beauty
Aesthetic principles originate from nature—points, lines, planes, black, white, and gray, occlusion, and layering—all are presented before us in the natural world. However, these aesthetic principles must be refined and guided to transform into children's way of perceiving beauty in everything around them. -
The Myriad Faces of Life
Art stems from life; learning art cannot be vague or detached from reality. This section takes daily life as its scene, allowing children to discover freshness in the ordinary, re-examine their familiar surroundings, and uncover what makes them unique. -
Great Artists
The river of art has flowed for thousands of years, and great artists from around the world have left us invaluable spiritual treasures. The artists carefully selected by Shuxia have either reached the pinnacle of their field, represented the mark of an era, or propelled the birth and evolution of new artistic movements. Learning and reflecting—this section will provide you with endless inspiration
Course Introduction
Preparatory Class
Intentional Expression Stage
This stage is designed for children aged approximately 6 to 8 years old. The course content helps children apply artistic elements and expressive techniques, fostering their ability to think rationally and create independently.
Modelling
Class Level1
Realism Budding Stage Levels: 1 – 3
This stage is designed for students aged approximately 8 to 12 years old. The course focuses on enhancing overall artistic literacy, training students in observation skills, three-dimensional spatial understanding, and precise representation techniques, gradually equipping them with realistic drawing abilities.
Modelling
Class level2
Realism Budding Stage Levels: 3– 4
This stage is designed for students aged approximately 8 to 12 years old. The course focuses on enhancing overall artistic literacy, training students in observation skills, three-dimensional spatial understanding, and precise representation techniques, gradually equipping them with realistic drawing abilities.
Improvement Class
Objective Realism Stage – Levels: 1 – 4
This stage is designed for students aged approximately 12 to 15 years old.
The course not only reinforces and refines their drawing skills but also cultivates integrative thinking abilities. It provides comprehensive guidance to help students develop a distinct artistic personality, characterized by a clear sense of individuality and symbolic expression.
