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The goal of each of the three Artios programs is to raise up educated, culturally literate, artistically trained, spiritually discerning servant leaders of the Kingdom. Taken from the Greek, Artios means complete, sufficient, whole and qualified. The name itself contains and defines the three fold vision of the Academy.
To Educate
By providing highly specialized and intensive training for students who possess special talents and/or interests in the visual and performing arts as well as a creative and integrative approach to academics both at home and through the optional Artios Academics program
To Equip
By providing not only artistic and academic preparation, but also a Christian worldview philosophy which will prepare the students to effectively minister and make a positive difference in their God-given areas of artistic expression and chosen field of profession. To Elevate
By raising up educated, artistically trained, spiritually discerning, culturally literate servant leaders of the Kingdom.
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Artios Academy of Arts and History
Artios Academy of Arts and History exists to give homeschool students a foundational, historically based instructional program in the arts. The Academy of Arts and History meets one half day a week. On that day, students attend age-appropriate classes in music, history, arts and drama. There are four separate levels of instruction in the Academy program: Primary (kindergarten and 1st grade), Elementary (2nd through 5th grade), Middle School (6th through 8th grade), and High School (9th – 12th grade). Students receive instruction in both arts history and arts related skills which are based on the National Arts Standards. In addition to being taught the arts within their historical context, students are also taught arts appreciation in a classical four year rotation of time periods (Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance, Early Modern and Modern) in a Charlotte Mason style, hands-on approach. Students of Artios Academy of Arts and History will gain a Christian worldview of the arts while receiving skills and expertise in art, music, and theater.
For more information regarding our rural program, Academy Shorts, for small groups of students in rural settings cilck here.
Artios Plus
Academy Plus is a collection of various arts related classes that are offered both before and after Academy class hours. Classes in drama, music, art and dance, as well as private instruction in musical instruments, band, choir and drama clubs are part of the Academy Plus program.
In addition, open enrollment classes from the conservatory program are also listed as part of the Academy Plus program. Open enrollment classes for the Preparatory program may be found under the Preparatory Academy link and are registered for under the Preparatory registration process.
Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts
Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts is a unique program designed for high school students who have each demonstrated proficiency, talent, and a personal desire to pursue their interest in a particular area(s) of the arts. A natural outgrowth of Artios Academy of Arts and History, the Conservatory program serves as great preparation for those students wishing to pursue college level training in the arts, as well as those who wish to pursue their areas of interest as means of ministry in the future.
Each student involved in the Conservatory program benefits from focused and specific classes in his or her chosen interest area, as well as small class sizes and individual attention, coaching and mentoring. Students who have already learned skills in other foundational arts programs find their skills pushed to a higher level of understanding and proficiency.
Artios Conservatory offers a distinctive approach to the arts by requiring each student to participate in the worldview class scope and sequence, and by offering a broad approach to arts history and various arts disciplines. It is our desire to prepare students not only in art-related skills, but also to help each student lay a foundation of firm Biblical and Christian worldview of the arts. Our minds should be filled with God's ideas before interacting with the culture. This enables us to have interaction with culture, but not accommodation. This approach is what sets all Artios Academy programs apart from other arts programs, and insures a safe and appropriate environment for arts instruction.
Strands of study offered vary by location, but may include any of the following: visual art, music, visual media (film, digital/film photography), theater (acting or tech/media), and literary arts. All majors begin with basic foundation courses in the arts, progress to discipline-specific courses, and are completed with preparation for senior projects, recitals, shows and portfolios. Artios Advanced Arts Education Diplomas are awarded to graduates. Students enrolling in Artios after freshman year are eligible to receive credits based on prior instruction and demonstrated abilities, and are thus eligible for either a full Artios diploma or a provisionary diploma. Recent graduates from the Artios program have received arts-related scholarships to a variety of colleges based on portfolios and auditions using materials and instruction received while attending Artios Academy.
For information regarding our summer residence conservatory program, Artios Outpost, click here. (and then that goes to a page about Artios Outpost)
Artios Preparatory
Artios Preparatory Academy is an academic program which operates as an optional extension of the Artios Academy of Arts and History and the Conservatory programs. Though our curriculum is college prep, our concern for our students and their families goes far beyond the scope of academics. We care deeply about discipling students' hearts to apply Biblical principles to every area of thought and daily life. We have as a priority an integrated and creative approach to instruction, which gives students the tools and knowledge necessary to see life as a whole. Thus, students are able to apply their knowledge in each academic and arts related subject on a broad scale of implementation, versus an isolated knowledge with no practical application.
God has given parents the responsibility of teaching and training their children. It is our goal to be an extension of the home, and to come alongside homeschool families by providing structured tutoring in the middle and high school core academic subjects. By providing an approach to education that is creative, integrative and thoroughly grounded in a Christian worldview, Artios Preparatory Academy prepares students to function as individuals who can reason and relate all issues of life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith.
This program is available in either an on-site or online format. Our online program, Artios Home Companion is available for students in areas where an Artios Academies location or specific Artios program is not offered.
Students are now able to register for the spring semester of Constitutional Law Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman of Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Registration ends the first day of class, January 4, 2010. The course concludes June 7, 2010.
If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you’re looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then this class is for you! This internet-based course follows Michael Farris’ textbook, Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, and uses a computer-based audio CD to deliver the “classroom” lectures. Live chat-room discussions held every two weeks allow students to pose questions to Dr. Farris.
Do you want to not only interpret Supreme Court cases but also build a foundation for evaluating future judicial decisions? Learn constitutional law with Michael Farris! Dr. Farris is offering his high school-level Constitutional Law course to help you:
Understand our nation’s founding documents
Explore precedent-setting Supreme Court cases
Master tough legal terms and complex judicial and legislative concepts
Tackle tough questions about what the Founders really intended and what you can do to uphold their vision
Broaden your understanding of and appreciation for the Constitution of the United States
Students may enroll in either the spring semester (January—June) or fall semester (September—February) and receive a copy of Dr. Farris’ textbook Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens, along with an audio CD-ROM containing his recorded lectures (supplemented by the discussions of a live class). These lectures are provided in MP3 format for easy playback on multiple audio devices.
Students participate in secure Internet chat sessions hosted by Dr. Farris every other week for “live,” text-based discussion. They may also post questions to Dr. Farris at any time using our secure Internet forum, which allows all students to see and learn from Dr. Farris’ answers.
Dr. Farris, a former bar examiner, presents both a mid-term and final bar-style exam question for students to research and answer. The exams are intended to test the student’s ability to apply the course material to a fictitious legal scenario. Answers are written in essay format and sent to Dr. Farris to be reviewed, critiqued, and graded. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion.
Tuition is $250 for HSLDA members and $275 for non-HSLDA members and is due in full upon registration. Late enrollments may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
With 205 bones and 700 muscles the horse is a challenging animal for anatomy students to study.
That was until champion rider Gillian Higgins came up with the novel idea of showing people how it all works.
Rather than bog them down with dusty diagrams and skeletal sketches, she hit upon the idea of painting the inner workings of the horse on the beast itself.
Gillian Higgins shows-off her anatomical study on thirteen-year- old Kiitos ahead of a lecture on equine anatomy
Now veterinary students, race horse trainers, eventers, pony club members and dressage judges are flocking to her lectures to see the horse painting in action.
Ms Higgins uses water-based hypoallergenic paints which are easy to wash off afterwards. She takes four hours to apply the equine make-up - painting the skeletal structure on one side and the multi-coloured musculature on the other.
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'Painting the skeleton and musculature on the side of the horse really helps to bring the subject to life,' she says.
'You can discover how to get the best out of your horse by seeing exactly what happens as it moves.'
The champion rider Gillian Higgins paints the flexor muscle chain on one side of the horse
Gillian, 27, a sports remedial therapist, from Nottingham, first hit on the idea three years ago after completing a degree in equine business management at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
She said: 'I realized that many riders and trainers could benefit from a better understanding of how the horse works. With all those bones and muscles with incredibly long names, it can be a bit much to take it all in.
'I'm trying to show the anatomy and how the horse works in an interesting and easy to understand way.
'I started gradually with a bit of paint but then became more and more in demand. Now I go all over the country from Cornwall to Inverness and I'm soon flying off to South Africa to give a demonstration there.'
A horse has 205 bones and 700 muscles. Painting a steed helps students remember which one is where
Normally her models are her 12 year old eventer Freddie Fox or six year old Henry - although if she travels further afield from home she relies on schools and colleges to provide a steed for her. Greys are best because the colours show up more clearly.
Gillian, who won a gold medal at the student riders nations cup in 2006, said: 'Freddie Fox is the best model because he has just the right temperament and loves to be the centre of attention at the demonstrations. Being painted isn't much different for them as being groomed or handled. They don't mind at all.
'The worst thing that has ever happened was when a horse that had not minded being painted in the slightest, then had to go into an arena in front of 150 people. He got a bit spooked up by the crowd and was jumping around and became a little bit too much.'
For more information and details of Gillian's book How Your Horse Moves visit here!
Quality online education with world-class support Liberty University Online Academy is an online academic program specially developed for grades 3-12 and supported by Liberty University — the world’s largest Christian university and non-profit online educator.
Proven curriculum that’s simple to administer
Liberty University Online Academy offers a turn-key home learning system with solid curriculum that is simple to manage. With Liberty University Online Academy you and your homeschoolers will benefit from:
Online academic support through a unique faculty/student messaging system
Automated lesson planning
Instant grading feedback
Flexible, yet structured program, customized to
meet the needs of each student
Biblically-based, Christ-centered curriculum
Rolling Enrollment: enroll and start classes
at any time of the year
Qualified academic support with your personal academic advisor
Record keeping and transcripting of all
student work
Access to Liberty University’s extensive
online library services
Save $250 on Spring Tuition! Call (866) 418-8741 for details, or click here to submit your online application and to begin enrolling your student in the Spring 2010 semester!
Looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas for your spouse or your teen? The best gift of all may be the gift of prayer or a book to encourage a more abundant prayer life. We wish to offer a few suggestions to consider:
* The Only Necessary Thing by Henri Nouwen
* The Power of the Praying Teen by Stormie Omartian
* The Prayer that Changes Everything by Stormie Omartian
* Prayer by Richard Foster
* Letters to Malcolm by C. S. Lewis
* Experiencing Prayer with Jesus by Henry & Norman Blackaby
* Praying God’s Word Gift Set by Beth Moore
* Breakthrough Intercessory Prayer Ministry, prays for your request for a 21-day period. Read more about this resource here!
We are excited about the plans for this year's annual MASTERS National Conference where you can learn to develop your communication skills for the Master. We hope you will join us for the best training offered by ICC!
