Free VLP for High Schools | FAQ

What is the Visual Literacy Program for High Schools?

The Visual Literacy Program (VLP) for High Schools, created by The Art Department (TAD), is an online, cutting edge art program designed to expand current classroom art curriculums into an educational experience that will prepare students for an art and design college.

The VLP provides in-depth video lessons taught by world renowned illustrators and painters that teachers can use to help students develop their artistic skills and create the ultimate portfolio. The VLP also includes an online forum and gallery that enables students to post their work and receive critiques and discussion by VLP faculty and feedback from other student members.

What does VLP offer Educators?

Demonstrations: Extensive library of demos, with at least one new demonstration added per month
Blogs: Communicate with professionals and students
Contests: Get involved with our monthly contests
Teachers Workshop: One week workshop for teachers
Calendar: Event dates and locations
Forums: Critiques and discussion of student work

What are the topics covered by VLP faculty in the instructional videos?

Ideation: Story-telling, Problem Solving and Idea Development from words to finished art
Skill Sets: Drawing, Composition and Color
ketch Book: Learn how to properly develop by drawing from observation, imagination and through the application of process
Process: Learn to create an image with the five step process that is used by the Illustration Academy Faculty
Demonstrations: Watch industry leaders develop images from start to finish
Portfolio Development: Get the tools needed to develop a portfolio for an Art and Design College and beyond

What does it cost to become a VLP member?

The VLP for High Schools is free. The Art Department is donating the Visual Literacy Program to high schools to help prepare students for careers in Art and Design.

Where do I sign up?

Visit www.visualliteracyprogram.com for more information and to sign up for a membership.