Mark Kistler's Draw 3D

The curriculum excels at direct instruction through video demonstrations where Kistler models techniques step-by-step. The format allows students to pause and practice at their own pace.

Kistler demonstrates drawing techniques in real-time while narrating, and 'students will need to stop and start the videos as they work through the drawings themselves.' The instruction is described as 'thorough' with no need for additional teacher involvement.

The curriculum includes explicit art vocabulary instruction through dedicated resources and contextual teaching within lessons. Technical drawing terms are taught systematically.

The '12 Renaissance Words' printable resource 'illustrates and explains 12 basic drawing techniques such as foreshortening, overlapping, and contour.' The review also mentions teaching concepts like 'horizon lines and shadowing.'

The curriculum provides explicit instruction in specific drawing techniques through structured video demonstrations. Kistler teaches techniques like foreshortening, overlapping, shadowing, and perspective within the context of complete drawings.

The review mentions teaching of specific techniques like 'foreshortening, overlapping, and contour' and references available resources like '12 Renaissance Words' that illustrate basic drawing techniques. Students learn 'realistic drawing techniques' and 'advanced techniques' at higher levels.

The curriculum is heavily structured around guided video lessons with specific drawing objectives. There's little evidence of open-ended creative exploration beyond following demonstration lessons.

Each lesson teaches 'how to draw a specific element' and students follow Kistler's demonstrations step-by-step. The review describes 'gradually becoming more challenging' lessons but doesn't mention opportunities for independent creative projects.

The curriculum appears to include minimal art history content. While some classical drawing terms are referenced, there's no evidence of systematic art history instruction or cultural context.

The '12 Renaissance Words' resource suggests some historical reference to classical drawing terminology, but the review focuses primarily on technique instruction rather than art history or cultural knowledge.

The curriculum requires minimal teacher training since instruction is delivered directly through videos. However, there's limited guidance for teachers on how to supplement or extend the lessons.

The review states 'there's no need for parent or teacher involvement other than to encourage students and compliment them on their efforts' and that 'instruction is thorough,' suggesting the videos are self-contained.