Art Matters! Creating Community

Connections Through The Integration Of

Art & Technology

Introductions…Mr. Brad Milhoan (Co-

coordinator and Technology teacher)

Ms. Lauriel Adsit (Co-coordinator and Fine Art teacher)

Overview of ArtsTECH Academy

It’s Show Time…

Overview of ArtsTECH Academy

California Partnership Academy (school within a school)

3-year program beginning in 10th grade

2 strands from which to choose: Visual Arts and Technology or Theatre Arts

Broad selection of career choices: (Animation, Fashion Design, Architecture, Illustration, Game Design, actor, interior design, Set Design, Script Writer, Graphic Design, Director, Photography, Audio/Video Production, New Media Design)

College credit for Academy technology capstone courses

ArtsTECH essential question:

“How do art and technology influence

ourselves and culture.”

10th grade focus: Self-Discovery through the Arts

11th grade focus: Community Connections

12th grade focus: Exploring Careers

Curriculum developed through thematic units for each grade level with culminating projects

The Three C’s:Creating Community

Connections

Why…Relevance to real world experiencesCareer exploration Making a positive impact on

themselves and community

The Three C’s:Creating Community Connections

Who…Neighborhood

Friends/Family Community Organizations

Non-ProfitLocal Businesses/Professionals

Advisory boardConsultants/Independent contractors

The Three C’s:Creating Community Connections

How…

Integrated ProjectsFriends of Rose Canyon (10th &12th

grade)

Teen Community Publication (11th grade)

Friends of Rose Canyon Project

Overview of Unit: Connecting Art and Nature

Driving Question: “What is an urban nature preserve, and why is it is important?” “How can we (ArtsTECH students) educate other about the

importance of protecting our local habitat?”

Time allowance for project

Objectives

Process Make contact with client, discuss clients need, presentation to

class, guest speakers/field trips, students begins production process, evaluation of project and students work, reassess and rework, distribution of project.

Teen Community Publication

Overview of Unit: Disseminating Information to Teenagers in the Community

Driving Question: “Where do Teenagers get information about events, activities, music,

movies, etc., that interest them?” “How can we (ArtsTECH 11th graders) create a local publication/magazine

that will meet the needs and interests of teenagers (ages 14-21) in the community?”

Time allowance for project

Objectives

Process Make contact with client, discuss clients need, presentation to class, guest

speakers/field trips, students begins production process, evaluation of project and students work, reassess and rework, distribution of project.

By Making Community Connections, We Make Art Matter…