One of the tenets of literacy programs is that people will learn more when it's related to a subject that interests them. Voice of America reports that educators in New York are applying that idea with their grade-school students by offering opportunities to create comic books. Michael Bitz, who created the Comic Book Project, acknowledges that it's difficult to determine a definite link between the project and its effect on students' literacy skills, but the program focuses just as much on the writing of comic books as the artwork. But the success of the program is clear: engage students with subjects that interest them, and they'll show dedication to learning.
Dulshan Madusanka on 02 May 12One of the best ways for emerging artists to get noticed is to show your work at top-tier exhibitions. But it's very difficult to break through in the art world unless you have established connections within the art world hierarchy, and spend lots of time and money promoting yourself.
