ABSTRACT
This book describes a response to the need for innovation and details the establishment of art classrooms as Centers for Design Innovation. Goals in art classes must be finely tuned to meet the needs of society, and design creation must be a central focus. In the public eye, art as building and designing can offer practical use of school time, rather than mysterious and foreign concepts best served by museums. Art as design innovation takes place in a climate where exploration and experimenting is highly valued. With an emphasis on design and innovation, the role of art classes becomes self-evident to parents and the public. Art teachers who commission their students to build highways for Hot Wheels cars, and design new airports for the city continue design and innovation practices. The road to becoming an artist, designer and innovator requires earning a license to steer and to take charge of the creative process.
