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| Program Name: 3-DIMENSIONAL PAPIER-MÂCHÉ SCULPTURAL ACRYLIC PAINTING Students: Eighth Grade
Program Description: 3-DIMENSIONAL PAPIER-MÂCHÉ SCULPTURAL ACRYLIC PAINTING is a culminating project for advanced 8th graders. The seven-step project includes research and planning, preliminary drawing, enlarging, transfer onto canvas board, papier-mâché construction and acrylic painting. The artistic endeavors inspired by this unit serves as evidence that students are capable of producing a complex work of art combining their previously learned skills in a new way.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
401 Howard, P.O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-5035
bmarquardt@flashmail.com
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| Program Name: ADVENTURES WITH DOTS Students: First through Ninth Grades
Program Description: ADVENTURES IN DOTS is an interdisciplinary unit that encourages interest in art by providing an unusual approach to color theory. Students learn about two periods of art history and the styles of painting of major artists. Students explore the dotting technique employed by the Pointillist Artist, George Seurat, and then apply Seurat's technique to their own original artwork.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3,4,5
Social Studies 1
Language Arts 1
Math 1
For More Information Contact:
Carol Carlson
Beaver Valley Elementary School
P.O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-4794
Carlson
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| Program Name: ART LITERACY: PUTTING PICTURES WITH WORDS Students: 1st through 7th Grade
Program Description: ART LITERACY: PUTTING PICTURES WITH WORDS is an art program that assists educators with creating a multidisciplinary art bookshelf for the classroom to enhance both art and content instruction. The bookshelf is actively used through art extension activities, and a self-monitoring book sheet that allows students to record what they have read off of the shelf. Targeted at the lower achieving art students, this bookshelf introduces students to the many career choices open to them in areas of art. Books are targeted at the students' level and encourage them to explore areas of individual interest. The book reflection form serves as both a tracking for teacher as well as students' retention of information. By adapting this bookshelf, teachers can infuse art into their curriculum in a easy way, and enhance curriculum content easily while increasing student interest in art.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art - 1,4
For More Information Contact:
Gabriel Vera-Ochoa
Annunciation School
3536 Lafayette St.
Denver
CO
, 80205
303-295-2515
gcvera@gmail.com
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| Program Name: ART TO WEAR - USING THE BATIK PROCESS Students: Sixth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: ART TO WEAR - USING THE BATIK PROCESS consists of activities that explore the historical aspects, meaning and purpose of batik from other cultures. It fosters an appreciation and understanding of traditional versus contemporary ways to produce a batik and makes students aware of the commercial aspects of selling one's art in terms of production and its ramifications.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Rd.
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-499-6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: ART-O-MANIA Students: First through Fifth Grade
Program Description: ART-O-MANIA is an enrichment program designed to stimulate interest in art and to give students the opportunity to explore techniques in design. Classes meet after school once a week. During the class period students help select projects and classes are totally hands-on. Central themes (e.g. masks from various world cultures) are selected each quarter. Completed projects are displayed throughout the school and at numerous businesses near the school.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art - 1,4 Reading and Writing - 6
For More Information Contact:
Carol Carlson
Beaver Valley Elementary School
P.O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
(970) 842-4794
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| Program Name: BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSIONS: ARTISTS' JOURNALS Students: First through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: An artist's journal is a constantly evolving flexible, fluid medium that incorporates collage, acrylics, found materials, xerography, drawing, painting, writing and more. Teachers provide prompts to stimulate creative writing appropriate to the age of their students. Journals are anything anyone wants them to be and can be used in any discipline.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 1, 2, 3, 5 Reading and Writing 2, 3, 4
For More Information Contact:
Marybeth Anderson
CO
lmbanderson@msn.com
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| Program Name: BEAUTIFUL MOSAICS –THEN AND NOW Students: 5
Program Description: BEAUTIFUL MOSAICS –THEN AND NOW : The history, application and creation of a beautiful mosaic created by Elementary Art students within the constraints of a limited budget. Students take a journey through the history of mosaics, the connection of the modern use and creation of mosaics by viewing a master mosaic artist at work and the creation of their own mosaic trivet using inexpensive materials appropriate for younger students.
Students in the fifth grade art classes at Foothills Elementary explored the history and modern trends in the art of mosaics. They viewed a power point presentation and lecture by our school librarian, who went to Italy and created two beautiful mosaics under a master mosaic artist. Students then created a mosaic trivet of their own using broken pottery, glass globs and stone pieces.
By participating in this program, students started making connections of the art of mosaics from the history of ancient mosaics to the modern applications. They also gained an appreciation of design and craftsmanship that goes into an original piece of art by looking at the finished examples created by the Librarian. Students had the opportunity to use materials that they had not had previous experienced. The whole process of designing, creating, and adapting their own design to the materials available to them was exciting.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art - 2,3
For More Information Contact:
Lindy Muniz
Foothills Elementary
13165 W. Ohio Ave.
Lakewood
CO
, 80228
303-982-9284
lmuniz@jeffco.k12.co.us
Cher England - Czyzewski
Foothills Elementary
13165 W Ohio Ave
Lakewood
CO
, 80228
303-982-9284
cengland@jeffco.K12.co.us
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| Program Name: CLAY SCULPTURES, LET'S ROLL! Students: Sixth through Eighth Grades
Program Description: CLAY SCULPTURES, "LET'S ROLL" has proven to be an integral part of the students' middle school art program. Students are given directions for processes and the tools with which they may create their own unique pottery pieces. The program employs differentiated learning through the viewing of "Ceramics: Handbuilding, Part I," and instructions in the basic techniques for building pinch pots, coil pots and slab pots with clay. Their pieces are displayed at various school and community functions. Pottery is a skill that teaches craftsmanship and creative behaviors, which can bring lifelong joy.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 2,3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
401 Howard
P. O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-2492
BMarquardt@Flashmail.com
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| Program Name: CREATING HANDMADE PAPER: A RECYCLING PROJECT Students: Third through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: Students learn that recycled items--paper--can be used to create exciting and beautiful new art pieces. They look at the historical aspects of paper making before moving into the actual process. Discussions can focus on the importance of recycling. Many things can be made with the "new" paper: stationery, jewelry, mats, bowls, etc.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Rd.
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-499-6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: CUBISM/ABSTRACTION AT ANY LEVEL! Students: Fifth through Eighth Grades
Program Description: CUBISM/ABSTRACTION AT ANY LEVEL! simplifies a complex idea so students of any age level can grasp the concept. The lesson is taught through minimal lecture. The students analyze the works of George Braque, Paul Cézanne and Pablo Picasso. Students discuss the strategies of cubist artists and what they are trying to accomplish. After the discussion, an in-depth demonstration of the project procedures is given. Individual creativity and effort are highly stressed. As a result, each student creates a complex and colorful final product. The procedures require students to draw a still life in sections by moving around the room. Each section is drawn from a different seat. The objects merge together creating a complex composition. Composition, color and shading are stressed. The procedures are set up so every student will be successful and every drawing will be drastically different, even though they are drawn from the same subject.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Derek Chambers
Flood Middle School
3695 South Lincoln St.
Englewood
CO
, 80110
303-761-1226
derek_chambers@englewood.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: CULTURE POTS Students: Sixth through Eighth Grades
Program Description: CULTURE POTS allows students to reveal aspects of themselves and communicate through their art. Through the introduction, students will be discussing and analyzing cultural and historical pottery. Students then get to explore and express their own culture by designing and building their own pottery. Students will use pottery as a form of communication about who they are and where they come from. During the unit, students will learn the advantages of different hand-building techniques and utilize two of those techniques in their pots. Finally, they will write an artist statement that requires them to analyze their own artwork.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Derek Chambers
Flood Middle School
3695 South Lincoln Street
Englewood
CO
, 80113
303.761.1226
derek_chambers@englewood.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: DESIGNING CREATIVE CASTLES: PICTURES AND POTTERY Students: 5th through 7th Grade
Program Description: Designing Creative Castles: Pictures and Pottery is a multi-faceted unit of study, which is introduced by showing the PBS video "Castles", narrated by David Macauley, as he takes us on a tour exploring the giant castles built by King Edward I. Students study worksheet diagrams to learn how to draw towers, manonry and drawbridges, etc. They then design their own castle, coplete with surrounding contryside.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts - 2,3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
P.O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-5035
bmarquardt@brushschools.org
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| Program Name: EAST MEETS WEST: THE ART OF SIMPLICITY Students: Ninth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: EAST MEETS WEST: THE ART OF SIMPLICITY has been designed to introduce the traditional art and culture of Japan, while showing students how Japan influences their lives in the United States. Through this program, students gain a better understanding of the Japanese, their culture and their art. This semester program starts by identifying the differences and similarities between the two cultures. Then students begin to discuss the influences each country has on one another, in terms of art, clothing, decorating and cooking. As the program builds, many projects, such as papermaking, ceramics, ikebana, calligraphy, photography and filming, may be added. By studying the arts of each country, students gain an understanding of both countries and how they influence each other in the world.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,3,4
For More Information Contact:
Sarah Sykes
Frontier Academy
6530 16th Street
Greeley
CO
, 80634
970-339-8636
sykess@frontieracademy.net
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| Program Name: FINGERPRINTS...UNIQUELY MINE Students: Eighth Grade
Program Description: "Fingerprints" involves the local police department. It focuses on how our fingerprints are all different. After students learn how to dust for and lift their prints, they scan them into a computer. They classify their and their classmates' prints using the FBI's classification system. They each get a Fingerprint Identification Card to take home.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Math 4 - Science 5 - History 4 - Reading and Writing 4
For More Information Contact:
Glenn Proulx
Cherry Creek West Middle School
5151 South Holly Street
Littleton
CO
, 80121
(303) 771-3112
gproulx@cherrycreekschools.org
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| Program Name: GETTING TO KNOW YOU: WHO’S WHO IN THE ART WORLD Students: Fourth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: GETTING TO KNOW YOU combines student research on artists with the studio production of ceramic pieces that demonstrate something about the artists and their styles. After reporting on facts and information about their artists, students have to defend their clay piece and justify the included elements.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Reading & Writing 2, 3, 4
For More Information Contact:
Marybeth Anderson
CO
lmbanderson@msn.com
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| Program Name: HIGH FLYING ASIAN DRAGON KITES Students: Sixth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: HIGH FLYING ASIAN DRAGON KITES is a wonderful way for students to learn about the Asian culture as it relates to kites, and to become aware of the benefits and successes of group interaction in creating a large piece of art. The style of the kite is traditional in shape; however, the theme and designs are student generated. The kite has a large dragon style head and many disk like parts forming the body. Each student creates a body part (disk) from water soaked reed and fabric, on which they add their personal design. The entire process is very dynamic and totally group interactive.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 1,2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Rd.
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-499-6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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Program Name: INQUIRING MINDS  Students: Grade: 5,6,7
Program Description: INQUIRING MINDS is a research project with the emphasis on higher level thinking skills. Students learn about Bloom's taxonomy and then design a question using Bloom's levels 4, 5, or 6. Sixth graders are taught how to research their question and then are guided into a project that presents their information in a new format. Students are taught reading as well as writing skills that are needed to compile research into a defending, convincing, teaching, or explaining format.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Reading and Writing: 1,2,5
For More Information Contact:
Susan Thompson
CO
Thompson.6SK@gamail.com
Cher England-Czyzewski
Foothills Elementary School
13165 W Ohio Ave
Lakewood
CO
, 80228
303-982-9324
Cengland@jeffco.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: JEWELRY MAKING FOR FASHION AND FUNDRAISING Students: Seventh through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: In JEWELRY MAKING FOR FASHION AND FUNDRAISING, students create a piece of jewelry for themselves and then work on a collaborative piece to be used as a fund-raiser for the Art department. Through the process of taking their design from paper to metal, students learn to use professional tools and materials and realize the career potential of jewelry making.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Rd.
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-499-6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: MANDALAS- ARTS AND MINDS Students: 3, 4, 5 grade
Program Description: MANDALAS- ARTS AND MINDS
Third through fifth grade students paint mandalas (symmetrical circular pattern designs), write about their mandalas, and reflect upon other's mandalas. They learn to assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.
Students are taught the concepts of a mandala, a word from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit, loosely translated to mean "circle". Mandalas are circular diagrams with internal geometry, containing meaningful symbolism to the artist. Students create a geometric chart of symbols and colors that have special meaning to them and their lives, and include those symbols and colors in their mandalas. After designing the mandala, each student paints their mandala using appropriate materials for their age/skill level. Students then write an essay or poem about the meaning within their mandala. After this, students get into four groups. Each group reflects on the mandalas of another group with the paintings and essays not matched. The groups are asked to look at the paintings, read the essays, and discuss which goes with which. This provides a tactile and visual means of learning and helps students learn to assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. The project often culminates with a display of the student-made mandalas and their writing.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts: 1,3, 4, 6
For More Information Contact:
Jan May
Boulder Community School of Integrated Studies
3995 east Aurora Ave
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-494-1454
jmay5596@comcast.net
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| Program Name: MEET THE MASTERS Students: Kindergarten through Eighth Grades
Program Description: Students pretend they are "apprenticed" to a master artist--one who is well known and considered "great." After learning about the background, time period lived and style of art, a hands on, creative project is explained. "Apprentices" imitate the style of their "Master Artist," getting a feel for what that artist was trying to accomplish.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Geography 1 - History 1 - Reading and Writing 1 - Art 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
For More Information Contact:
Carol Carlson
Beaver Valley Elementary School
P.O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
(970) 842-4794
carlsons@sosinc.net
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| Program Name: MEET THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED SPECIES Students: First through Eighth Grades
Program Description: MEET THE WORLD'S ENDANGERED SPECIES is an interdisciplinary unit that combines student research on an endangered species with a watercolor painting. After collecting information about an endangered animal, students paint the animal using its habitat as the background, and use calligraphy to write the relevant information about the animal around the border of the painting. Students share their paintings during a group discussion and critique period.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3
Science 3
Language Arts 2,5
Social Studies 5
For More Information Contact:
Jessica Moon Bernstein
Nederland Elementary School
#1 Sundown Trail
Nederland
CO
, 80460
303-258-7092
flyingmarmots@gmail.com
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| Program Name: MICHELANGELO COMES ALIVE! Students: Fourth through Seventh Grades
Program Description: MICHELANGELO COMES ALIVE! exposes students to the works of Michelangelo, specifically the Sistine Chapel. After learning about Michelangelo and viewing various pieces of his work, students create their own pieces of art just like he created the Sistine Chapel – on their back. Students will lie on the floor and draw/paint on paper that has been taped to the bottom of a table. Students comprehend the painstaking conditions Michelangelo faced, and they also appreciate the talent and skill required to create such a masterpiece. The students' products are displayed alongside a photo of the original work of art.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 3,4
Language Arts 2,3,4
For More Information Contact:
Diana Zakhem
Flood Middle School
3695 South Lincoln Street
Englewood
CO
, 80113
303.761.1226
diana_zakhem@englewood.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: MULTI-MEDIA MANIA Students: Sixth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: MULTI-MEDIA MANIA is an innovative activity in which students learn two completely different art processes while combining them to create one unique and original doll. Mania is the mode for creation. Dolls can be real or imaginary: a mouse with pajamas or even an alien in a space suit. Students learn the three basic hand-building techniques in clay construction (pinch, coil and slab) to create the head, hands and feet. Then they learn how to design, paint, cut and sew the fabric to make the doll's body. Other items can be used to further enhance the creature, such as embroidery floss, ribbons, beads, etc. The process is fun and exciting as it allows the student to be totally innovative and creative, while following learning strategies, such as note taking and observation.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Rd.
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-499-6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: MULTICULTURAL MASKS Students: Fourth through Eighth Grades
Program Description: MULTICULTURAL MASKS is an interdisciplinary program that can be easily adapted for various curriculums and areas of geographical study. Masks are created and worn by people around the world and have been used for thousands of years. As a class, students study masks from different countries and discuss the reasons people wear masks. Students learn that the designs and materials used for masks often reflect the traditions of the region in which they are made. In producing their own mask, students recognize that visual arts can be used as a form of communication.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 1,3,4
For More Information Contact:
Jessica Moon Bernstein
Nederland Elementary
1 Sundown Trail
Nederland
CO
, 80466
303-258-7092
flyingmarmots@gmail.com]
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| Program Name: NEEDLECRAFT CREATIONS WITH PLASTIC CONVAS Students: Sixth through Seventh Grades
Program Description: NEEDLECRAFT CREATIONS WITH PLASTIC CANVAS is an independent, on-going assignment. Students must plan and design their project on paper, pick their yarn colors and double-knot their yarn. They learn several types of stitches, and how to hide and end their stitching. Because students work at various rates and complete their assignments at different times, once each student has started a needlework project, they are free to continue working on it when their other assigned art projects are finished. Needlecraft projects have included colorful bookmarks, locker signs, refrigerator magnets, Christmas ornaments, decorative containers, framed pieces of artwork, and picture frames.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 2,3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
401 Howard Street
Brush
CO
, 80723
970.842.2492
bmarquardt@brushschools.org
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| Program Name: PAPER TREASURES: A UNIT IN HAND BOOKBINDING Students: Sixth through Eighth Grade
Program Description: PAPER TREASURES: A UNIT IN HAND BOOKBINDING is a unit designed to help teachers in individual disciplines use the craft of hand bookbinding in various ways to enhance their curriculums. Language arts teachers can use these beautifully-made books as journals, or as notebooks for poetry, creative writing or life observations. Science teachers might use them as lab notebooks, and Social Studies teachers can find journalling, research, or individual project uses for these books, while covering cultures noted for their hand book-making skills.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art - 1,2,3,4,5 Language Arts - 2,3,4
For More Information Contact:
Marybeth Anderson
CO
lmbanderson@msn.com
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| Program Name: PICASSO PORTRAIT MEDLEY Students: Third through Fifth Grades
Program Description: PICASSO PORTRAIT MEDLEY involves a variety of mediums and art techniques, and uses the arts to enhance and teach various content areas. Students study the life and art of Pablo Picasso. This program enables students to learn about abstract art and cubism. Students create various portraits utilizing the characteristics that Picasso used to paint cubism-styled portraits. They also create ceramic plates, draw portraits, make reduction print portraits, and write a poem about Picasso or about one of their portraits. Students integrate geometry and language arts with this visual arts program. Teachers can choose to do all projects or pick ones that are most appropriate for their classroom.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Jessica Bernstein
Nederland Elementary
1 Sundown Trail
flyingmarmots@gmail.com
Nederland
CO
, 80466
303-258-7092
jessicamoon@earthlink.com
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| Program Name: RADICAL RAKU Students: Eighth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: RADICAL RAKU allows students to blend Japanese culture and Zen aesthetics with the science of glaze and fire in the creation of original pottery. This program captivates the students' imaginations as culture, history, science and art come alive before their eyes. The program begins with an introduction to the history of Raku pottery in Japan. The Zen principles of natural and organic form can be easily seen in the simple unassuming vessels of Raku pottery. This lesson can be wonderful as a one-time addition to any pottery or art curriculum or be the basis for an entire semester course.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 3,4
For More Information Contact:
Ashley Hall
Cache La Poudre Junior High School
3511 West County Road 54G
LaPorte
CO
, 80535
970.419.7400
ahall@psd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: REINCARNATIONS OF ANCIENT JAPANESE SUMI E PAINTING Students: Sixth and Seventh Grades
Program Description: Program Description: REINCARNATIONS OF ANCIENT JAPANESE SUMI E PAINTING explores basic Japanese philosophy along with the brushstrokes and techniques used in the art of Sumi e Painting. Students learn that it takes discipline and practice to capture their subjects using only a few well-placed brush strokes. Students study Japanese culture and its artistic contributions.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts 3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
P.O. Box 585
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-5035
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| Program Name: SKETCHBOOKS IN PERSPECTIVE Students: 6
Program Description: SKETCHBOOKS IN PERSPECTIVE is a program where students are given their personal sketchbook on the first day of class. Their Sketchbooks are an integral and ongoing work in progress as students are given progressive assignments to teach and improve their skills in various types of drawing. They record, design and develop their ideas and in doing so, they develop good habits in sequential steps, concerning how to plan, practice, and follow through on projects of many kinds. This enhances their confidence and self esteem. They take pride in their work in their sketchbooks and are able to take them home and continue improving their skills as artists.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts -2,3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
401 Howard
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-5035
bmarquardt@brushschools.org
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| Program Name: TOOLING AND BINDING: A NEW WAY Students: Seventh through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: TOOLING AND BINDING: A NEW WAY is an activity that employs old art processes to create a contemporary piece of art. Metal tooling and bookbinding are both ancient techniques, and students learn about the historical aspects of each. The tooled art form is combined with a handmade book to create an innovative, functional and attractive piece of art. In addition, students become aware of career possibilities in art as part of the learning process.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Rd.
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303-499-6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: TRAPUNTOED/BATIKED PILLOWS Students: Sixth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: TRAPUNTOED/BATIKED PILLOWS is an activity where students use two ancient textile processes, and combine them in a truly unique and creative art piece. Trapunto is a three-dimensional textile process, and batik is a way of putting a design on fabric using hot wax and dye. Putting the two processes together is an exciting venue. The subject matter can be anything, an animal, a flower or be related to other classes across the curriculum, such as Social Studies and Science. Each student learns several art processes, researches other cultures, incorporates other curriculum areas, and participates in interdisciplinary units, while creating a great piece of art.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 1,2,3,4,5
For More Information Contact:
Jane Vohs
Nevin Platt Middle School
6096 Baseline Road
Boulder
CO
, 80303
303.499.6800
jane.vohs@bvsd.k12.co.us
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| Program Name: UNIQUE TECHNIQUES: LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTS Students: Eighth through Twelfth Grades
Program Description: UNIQUE TECHNIQUES: LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTS is a major project for 8th grade and older students as it requires planning, patience and precision. Students are given criteria guidelines and are shown samples of block print projects. They are given demonstrations of the proper and safe use of the cutting tools necessary for the project. Students are instructed to create a design for a linoleum block that is suitable for printing personal greeting cards. The second project is to make a printed picture, and the third, the students collaborate in printing a classroom collage on a large poster board. This program offers unlimited possibilities for students to use their creativity and explore various uses for their linoleum block prints.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Art 2,3
For More Information Contact:
Barbara Marquardt
Brush Middle School
401 Howard Street
Brush
CO
, 80723
970-842-2492
bmarquardt@brushschools.org
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| Program Name: WHAT DOES A DIDGERIDOO? Students: Grade: 8,9,10,11,12
Program Description: WHAT DOES A DIDGERIDOO? is an after school project that teaches students to use simple tools to design and create their own musical instrument. Using the internet students search for didgeridoos looking at the various shape and design patterns so they can make their own unique instrument. Students cut the PVC pipe to a four foot length and lightly sand the ends. While wearing leather gloves and using a heat gun they heat up the pipe until it gets soft. As soon as it gets soft they mold it into their shape. When it is cool they lightly sand the entire outside of the pipe and paint it.
The students take their instruments to the band room where they work on an ethnic music piece.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Music: 3,4,5
Math: 5
History: 3
Visual Arts: 1
For More Information Contact:
Glenn Proulx
Cherry Creek West Middle School
5151 S. Holly St.
Greenwood Village
CO
, 80121
720-554-5180
gproulx@cherrycreekschools.org
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| Program Name: WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY TELLS US Students: 5th Grade
Program Description: "What Photography Tells Us" is a program that uses photography to visually describe the interconnectedness of past and present by comparing photographs from the Civil War era with photographs famous today. Students will gain and understanding of life during the Civil War era and will learn how the medium of photography can record and recount history. They will also gain a historical perspective by comparing and contrasting images of the past and present. Students will focus on photographs from the Civil War period to learn about that period of American history. They will also see how photography has been used in various types of scientific endeavors including space exploration (photographs of planets & galaxies), medicine (X-rays & microscopes photos), and studies of ecosystems and the environment (photos of pollution, reclamation, etc.). During subsequent art classes, students will learn the elements of a good photograph taken by others. Students will analyze and critique photographs and also discuss how the photographs are a form of historical documentation. Students are then sent out on their own to capture life around them. The class will go on a neighborhood walk to identify and/or photograph elements (transportation, people's attire, and stores, etc.) in their own community. Students are encouraged to take pictures from different angles with interesting subject matter. A school photography exhibit will be organized to display student work and instill in these students a sense of pride and gratification. As part of the exhibit students compose a brief narrative for their photographs. Both photographs and narratives will constitute the student exhibit.
Colorado State Standards Addressed:
Visual Arts - 2,5
History - 4
Reading & Writing - 2
Science - 5
For More Information Contact:
Jessica Bernstein
Nederland Elementary
#1 Sundown Trail
Nederland
CO
, 80446
303 258-7092
flyingmarmots@gamil.com
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