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Baylor’s University for Young People

(UYP)

Catalog of Programs &

Course Offerings 2016

NOTICE:

Students should not be left unsupervised on campus before, after, or between courses.

Students entering the 4th grade in Fall 2016 have the option of attending one or both of the primary programs and/or taking courses on the Baylor campus.

One automatic $20.00 registration fee will be assessed for each participant. This fee covers the cost of the t-shirt, supplies, and the registration process.

A Baylor campus All Day option ($250) includes a morning course and an afternoon course, supervised lunch at Penland Dining Hall, organized recreation time, and registration fee.

Each UYP participant will receive the official 2016 UYP t-shirt NOTE: UYP T-shirts are not necessarily available if wrong size is ordered or if registration is not completed by May 24th at 5:00.

Supplies listed under individual courses are to be provided by the students.

Be sure to print your schedule after selecting all courses.

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Time Course Description Cost 8:30AM-2:00PM Hillcrest PDS 4225 Pine Ave Waco, Texas Lead Teachers: Tammy Johnston Amy Owen Bianca Ochoa

Creative Problem Solving Camp: Space As the International Space Station is constructed above the Earth, students in Discoveries 2016, will learn and use creative problem solving skills to investigate a "mess" related to families and children living in a space station. Discoveries will be made by teams of students in areas such as training, life support, recreation, nutrition, communication, and transportation. Hands on discovery and cooperate group problem solving will feature experiences for those who join the crew of Discoveries 2016. Activities will culminate in a final presentation. Parents are welcome to travel to space to visit the space station their children have helped create on Friday afternoon. Supplies: Daily sack lunch

$160.00

Time Course Description Cost 8:30AM-2:00PM Woodway Elementary 325 Estates Drive Woodway, Texas Lead Teachers: Tammy Johnston Sarah McCormick Wendi Singletary

Perspectives Explore the regions of Texas using the outdoor learning spaces at Woodway Elementary. Determine the connection between climate and plants. Compare and contrast how early settlers and Native Americans viewed and used each region. Make animal track i.d. cards. Investigate insects and other living organizations and categorize them as beneficial, harmful, or neutral. Play Botany Bingo. Learn about organisms that are considered invasive in Texas. Work in a variety of medium to represent flora, fauna and landscapes of the various regions. Learn about the legacy of Lady Bird Johnson and the importance of the East Texas Pinewoods to her story. Supplies: Daily sack lunch

$160.00

Interdisciplinary Elementary Programs (For students entering 1st – 4th grades)

NOTE: $20 registration fee will be automatically assessed per participant.

June 13-June 17 (Monday-Friday)

June 20-June 24 (Monday-Friday)

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NOTE: Each UYP course on the Baylor campus is $70. A $20 registration fee will be automatically assessed per participant. All day option for one week (including registration fee) is $250.

Session I June 6th-10th

Grades 4 and 5

Time Course Descriptions

9:45 – 11:15

Marrs McLean Science Building Garden Level 15

Beyond the Fairytale: Jasmine Jones Together, Gwe will take a sneak peek at classic movies and stories and devise a prequel or sequel to our favorite ones. On the last day, we will showcase their ideas by acting them out. Supplies: None

9:45 – 11:15


UYP Yearbook: Jordan Barlow We will learn about journalism/photojournalism. We will look at sources such as National Geographic and (possibly) hear from some journalism students. We will look at what makes photography meaningful and how a picture can convey so much emotion. We will also learn how to interview, and then go out into the real world to practice our skills! We will be paired into teams: an interviewer and a photographer. We will travel to different UYP classes to interview teachers and students and document the class for our UYP Yearbook! Supplies: None

9:45 – 11:15


Ancient Egypt on Trial: Laura Rickabaugh In this unit, we will learn various details about the Ancient Egyptians. We will learn how the Nile influenced their lives, information about the building of the pyramids and the mummification of citizens, and the lives and influence of many leaders such as Ramses the Great and Queen Hatshepsut. As we learn about Ancient Egypt, we will develop skills of using research to develop an argument and participate in a debate on controversial issues of this time period. Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15

All day UYP students attend morning course,

lunch, recreation, and

afternoon course. Be sure to register for

lunch and recreation.

Session I: 4-5 Lunch and Recreation

Lunch: UYP staff will be escorting students to a supervised lunch at Penland Dining Hall. Penland serves a variety of food options including, but not limited to, hamburgers, sandwiches, salad, fruit, and pizza.

Recreation: UYP staff will organize an assortment of recreational activities. Students will be escorted to their afternoon course after recreation time.

Be sure to register for one morning course, lunch, recreation, and one afternoon course if you want the all-day option.

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Grades 4 and 5


1: 15 - 2:45 Marrs McLean

Science Building

Room 245

Making of a Mystery: Gretchen Gibson You will learn about the Mystery genre, explore famous sleuths, learn how to make invisible ink, and take fingerprints. You will end the study by writing your own mystery. Supplies: None

1:15-2:45

Marrs McLean

Science Building

Room 302

Do Your Rocket?: Laura Rickabaugh This is a STEM unit in which you will delve into the topics of gravity, Newton’s three laws of motion, air pressure, friction, and aerodynamics. Daily mini-experiments will reinforce these lessons. As a culminating challenge, you will incorporate these concepts into a rocket you design, build, and launch and see which one will propel the farthest distance. Supplies: None

1:15 – 2:45

Marrs McLean Science

Building Room 328

Creative Masterpieces: Katy Smith Let your creative juices flow and join us to explore the wonderful world of Mod Podge, paper mâché, canvas painting and more!! You will learn all about famous artists and their styles while creating several fun masterpieces to take home at the end of the week.

Supplies: None

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Grades 6, 7, and 8


9:45 -11:15

Moody Library Basement Room

G42

Agent Cubes: Dr. Alexander Pruss Make 3D computer games that can be played in a web browser! You will be introduced to basic concepts of computer programming while we make our own games and simulations. All will start by making a 3D Frogger-style highway-crossing game, including designing the 3D graphics. We will then experiment with simple ecosystem simulations. Finally, we will design our own game in small groups. We will be using the University of Colorado’s Scalable Game Design system. Supplies: Student email account

9: 45 - 11: 15

Marrs McLean Science Building

Room 101

Stressed Out: Shannon King What is stressing you out? School? Friends? Family? In this course we will learn strategies for coping with stress in a healthy way. You will try yoga, meditation, and active anxiety relieving techniques along with positive stress management skills. Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11:15

Sid Richardson Building

Room 204

Strategy Games: Evan Carpenter Interested in world domination? Are you ready to completely eliminate your opponent? Risk might be the perfect game for you. Can you develop a strategy quicker than those around you? Do you pick up on trends others can't see? Dominion might be just what you're looking for. Do you love trains as much as Sheldon? Can you hide your plans until it's too late to be stopped? Prove it in Ticket to Ride. Learn how to play these three strategy games and test your ability to develop effective strategies against other players. Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15


lunch, recreation, and afternoon

course. Be sure to register for lunch

and recreation.

Session I: 6-8 Lunch and Recreation

Lunch: UYP staff will be escorting students to a supervised lunch at Penland Dining Hall. Penland serves a variety of food options including, but not limited to, hamburgers, sandwiches, salad, fruit, and pizza.


Be sure to register for one morning course, lunch, recreation, and one afternoon course if you want the all-day option.

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Grades 6, 7, and 8


1: 15 - 2:45

Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center

Room 180

Zentangle Zootopia!: Kathe Barbur Zentangle is all the rave and “Adult Coloring Books” are available everywhere. But do you know where this new rage originated? Have you ever created your own Zentanble, or patterned, drawing or design? Would you like to join others to develop a book of images of which you can have your own copy to take home? Join us this week for Zentangle Zootopia, a class in which we will draw from ancient, traditional, and not-so-traditional designs and patterns to create a “unique to this class” Coloring Book! You will receive a copy of the completed and bound book to take home. Come enjoy this relaxing method of new popular art form? Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


G42

Agent Cubes: Dr. Alexander Pruss Make 3D computer games that can be played in a web browser! You will be introduced to basic concepts of computer programming while you make your own games and simulations. All will start by making a 3D Frogger-style highway-crossing game, including designing the 3D graphics. We will then experiment with simple ecosystem simulations. Finally, we will design our own game in small groups. We will be using the University of Colorado’s Scalable Game Design system. Supplies: Student email account

1:15 – 2:45


Room 204


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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


9:45 -11:15

MMSCi Garden Level 54

Thor’s World: David Dernier Discover the world of Thor, Loki, and other Norse gods. This course will include myths from the Norse world, fun examples of Norse mythology today, and a chance to recreate your favorite myth out of Legos! Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11: 15


Room 180

Zentagle Zootopia!: Kathe Barbur Zentangle is all the rave and “Adult Coloring Books” are available everywhere. But do you know where this new rage originated? Have you ever created your own Zentanble, or patterned, drawing or design? Would you like to join others to develop a book of images of which you can have your own copy to take home? Join us this week for Zentangle Zootopia, a class in which we will draw from ancient, traditional, and not-so-traditional designs and patterns to create a “unique to this class” Coloring Book! You will receive a copy of the completed and bound book to take home. Come enjoy this relaxing method of new popular art form? Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15




and recreation.

Session I: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Lunch and Recreation

Lunch: UYP staff will be escorting students to a supervised lunch at Penland Dining Hall. Penland serves a variety of food options including, but not limited to: hamburgers, sandwiches, salad, fruit, and pizza.


Be sure to register for one morning course, lunch, recreation, and one

afternoon course if you want the all-day option.

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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


1: 15 - 2:45

MMSCi Garden Level 54

Magic: The Gathering: David Dernier Magic: The Gathering was the very first collectible card game ever created, and is now an international phenomenon! During this course, participants will learn the basics of the game along with some advanced techniques. Over the course of the week, you will have the chance to build your own personal deck of cards that you may keep after the course is over. Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 301

Stories Surround Us: Intro to Journalism: Alicia Constant Have you ever wished you could meet famous people – President Obama, for example – and ask them questions? Then perhaps journalism is the career for you? And it’s not just famous people who have stories to tell: Everyone has a story. During this class, you will develop the basic interviewing, writing, and photography skills necessary to discover and tell the stories that are all around you. By the end of the class, your group will write, design, and publish your own newspaper. You will also learn what it’s like to be a real-world journalist. Supplies: None

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Session II June 13th-17th

Grades 4 and 5


9:45 -11:15


Room Garden Level 16

Finding Math in the Museum: Jordan Barlow and Shannon King Museums offer opportunities for discovery, a glimpse into the past, imagination to come alive through art, and learning about the world around us. When you visit museums, do you look for opportunities to engage in math? Join us on a journey through a variety of museum venues that will allow us to enjoy the wonderful mathematical connections possible through science, art, history, and more! We will make a visit to the Mayborn Museum and have a few museums come to us through special speakers and virtual field trips! Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11: 15


Room 120

Star Wars Science: Joyce Anderson Galaxies, marshmallow launchers, lasers and lights, coding games, and hover discs are just some of the ways you will explore Star Wars science! Join us as we explore the galaxy and create our own fun! Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11: 15



Beyond the Fairytale: Jasmine Jones Together, we will take a sneak peek at classic movies and stories and devise a prequel or sequel to our favorite ones. On the last day, we will showcase our ideas by acting them out. Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15




and recreation.

Session II: 4-5 Lunch and Recreation





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Grades 4 and 5


1: 15 - 2:45


Room 120

Star Wars Science: Joyce Anderson Galaxies, marshmallow launchers, lasers and lights, coding games, and hover discs are just some of the ways you will explore Star Wars science! Join us as we explore the galaxy and create our own fun! Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 328

Escape from Lego Zombieland: Brady Gibson Students will design, build and test a robotic vehicle that can navigate through the wastelands of the Zombie Lego City. As an additional challenge, you will have the opportunity to make a stop motion video documenting your attempt to escape the city. Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 244

Making of a Mystery: Gretchen Gibson You will learn about the Mystery genre, exploring famous sleuths, learn how to make invisible ink, and take fingerprints. You will end the study by writing your own mystery. Supplies: None

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Grades 6, 7, and 8


9:45 -11:15


Room 250

Brain Power: Teri Lloyd How well do you know your brain? Did you know the physical makeup of male brains is different than female brains? Or perhaps you knew the teen brain doesn’t fully finish developing until the age of 25? This class starts with a dissection of a “fake” brain and concludes with a foam brain collage personally designed by you. Each day, you’ll discover something new about yourself and your brain. We’ll examine how your brain responds to different senses through taste and smell tests and investigate your reaction time to pressure situations with games such as “Pie Face”. You’ll also learn how to make your brain “Grow.” Sign up and experience the Power of Your Brain. Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11: 15


Room 328

Escape from Lego Zombieland: Brady Gibson You will design, build and test a robotic vehicle that can navigate through the wastelands of the Zombie Lego City. As an additional challenge, you will have the opportunity to make a stop motion video documenting your attempt to escape the city. Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11:15


Room 245

(Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

Marrs McLean

Science Building Room

Garden Level 60 (Wednesday &

Thursday)

Behind the Scene: Elena Venegas Do you enjoy watching T.V. shows and movies? In this course, we will take a look behind the screen of some popular T.V. shows and movies. We will discuss how the actors and actresses and storylines portray our society and culture and whether these portrayals are accurate representations. Supplies: None

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11: 15 - 1:15




and recreation.

Session II: 6, 7, and 8 Lunch and Recreation





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Grades 6, 7, and 8


1: 15 - 2:45


Room 250

CSI – Cookie Jar Mystery: Teri Lloyd Welcome to The Cookie Jar Mystery: An exciting adventure in the world of forensic science! In Mrs. Teri’s classroom, a curious crime has taken place: her favorite cookie jar has been broken and not surprisingly, some of her delicious, homemade cookies have been eaten! In The Cookie Jar Mystery, you will analyze writing and ink samples, conduct blood typing and DNA tests, and look at hair, shoe, and fiber evidence. The week will end with a mock court trial where all the evidence is presented and the culprit revealed. Will you be the one to solve the mystery? Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 245

Brain Benders: Jennifer Traudt In this course, you will get to think in a way outside of the “norm”. Every day there will be different brain benders, such as Destination Imagination instant challenges, optical illusions, Minute to Win It activities, and many others, such as rebuses, hink pinks, and more! You will learn new ways to see things and solve problems. At the end of the week, you will make up your own challenges/brain benders and share it with others to solve. Supplies: None

1:15 – 2:45


Room 180

Painting Start to Finish: Kathe Barbur Do you want to paint like the Masters? You don’t have to be a DaVinci, Monet, or Van Gogh to fashion your own painting, from start to finish? Come join us to create your own original work of art beginning with building your own stretcher frame, stretching the canvas, applying the gesso, drawing the design, and painting with acrylics like a professional! In addition, we will view master paintings in Baylor’s Martin Museum of Art and be able to tour the painting studio. All you have to do is bring your ideas and don’t forget your creativity! Supplies: Egg carton and an extra large t-shirt

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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


9:45 -11:15


G42

Agent Cubes: Dr. Alexander Pruss Make 3D computer games that can be played in a web browser! You will be introduced to basic concepts of computer programming while you make your own games and simulations. All will start by making a 3D Frogger-style highway-crossing game, including designing the 3D graphics. We will then experiment with simple ecosystem simulations. Finally, you will design your own game in small groups. We will be using the University of Colorado’s Scalable Game Design system. Supplies: Student email account

9: 45 - 11: 15


Room 180

Painting Start to Finish: Kathe Barbur Do you want to paint like the Masters? You don’t have to be a DaVinci, Monet, or Van Gogh to fashion your own painting, from start to finish? Come join us to create your own original work of art beginning with building your own stretcher frame, stretching the canvas, applying the gesso, drawing the design, and painting with acrylics like a professional! In addition, we will view master paintings in Baylor’s Martin Museum of Art and be able to tour the painting studio. All you have to do is bring your ideas and don’t forget your creativity! Supplies: Egg carton and an extra large t-shirt

11: 15 - 1:15




and recreation.

Session II: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Lunch and Recreation





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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


1: 15 - 2:45


Room 204


1: 15 - 2:45




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Session III June 20th –24th Grades 4 and 5


9: 45 - 11: 15



Ancient Egypt on Trial: Laura Rickabaugh In this unit, you will learn various details about the Ancient Egyptians. You will learn how the Nile influenced their lives, information about the building of the pyramids and the mummification of citizens, and the lives and influence of many leaders such as Ramses the Great and Queen Hatshepsut. As you learn about Ancient Egypt, you will develop skills of using research to develop an argument and participate in a debate on controversial issues of this time period. Supplies: None

9:45 -11:15



iCivics: Diane Williams Join us as we participate in simulations to explore and build important leadership skills. You will research local community issues, play iCivics games, and explore service learning. By spending the week learning civic responsibilities through fun activities, you will gain important leadership skills you can begin to apply in your real word. Supplies: None

9:45 -11:15


Room 328

LEGO® Animation: Joyce Anderson Join us for a “block” party with Legos! You don’t have to be a master builder to come join our “block” party. You will learn how to use Stop Animation and LEGO® pieces and characters to create miniature, imaginative worlds. Piece by piece and brick by brick, you will create your worlds, and through the power of animation will bring them to life! Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15





Session III: 4-5 Lunch and Recreation





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Session III June 20th – 24th Grades 4 and 5


1:15-2:45


Room 244

Mythology: Gretchen Gibson Heroes, monsters, gods and goddesses are the characters that fill the stories in Greek Mythology. We will explore some of the most well-known characters and the myths they are based on. In the end, you will research your favorites and finish the week by creating trading cards and bio poems. Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 245

Brain Benders: Jennifer Traudt In this course, you will get to think in a way outside of the “norm”. Every day there will be different brain benders, such as Destination Imagination instant challenges, optical illusions, Minute to Win It activities, and many others, such as rebuses, hink pinks, and more! You will learn new ways to see things and solve problems. At the end of the week, you will make up your own challenges/brain benders and share it with others to solve. Supplies: None

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 303

Do Your Rocket?: Laura Rickabaugh This is a STEM unit in which you will delve into the topics of gravity, Newton’s three laws of motion, air pressure, friction, and aerodynamics. Daily mini-experiments will reinforce these lessons. As a culminating challenge, you will incorporate these concepts into a rocket you design, build, and launch and see which one will propel the farthest distance. Supplies: None

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Session III June 20th – 24th

Grades 6, 7, and 8


9: 45 - 11:15

South Russell Room Garden

Level 201

UYP Night Live: Perfecting Your Hilarious Improv Techniques: Shannon King and Jordan Barlow Our class will create our very own episode of Saturday Night Live! We will write, act in, and film hysterical skits that will rival the comedic genius of SNL. Get ready to create, perform, and laugh a lot! Supplies: None

9:45 -11:15


Room 180

Pop Art is POPular!: Kathe Barbur Pop Art is an art movement that emerged in the 1950s in Britain and the US, yet is now most associated with the work of New York artists of the early 1960s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and Claes Oldenburg. These artists drew on popular imagery in the media and comic books becoming part of an international phenomenon in various cities around the world. Join us as we view some of these original Pop Artists’ work and use today’s imagery from comic books to candy wrappers, creating your unique form of POPular Art! Supplies: Egg carton and extra large t-shirt

9:45-11:15


Room 245 (Monday, Tuesday,

Friday) and Moody Library

Basement Room G42

(Wednesday & Thursday)

Behind the Scene: Elena Venegas Do you enjoy watching T.V. shows and movies? In this course, we will take a look behind the screen of some popular T.V. shows and movies. We will discuss how the actors and actresses and storylines portray our society and culture and whether these portrayals are accurate representations. Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15




Session III: 6, 7, and 8 Lunch and Recreation



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Grades 6, 7, and 8


1: 15 - 2:45



1: 15 - 2:45


Room 250

CSI – Cookie Jar Mystery: Teri Lloyd Welcome to The Cookie Jar Mystery: An exciting adventure in the world of forensic science! In Mrs. Teri’s classroom, a curious crime has taken place: her favorite cookie jar has been broken and not surprisingly, some of her delicious, homemade cookies have been eaten! In The Cookie Jar Mystery, you will analyze writing and ink samples, conduct blood typing and DNA tests, and look at hair, shoe, and fiber evidence. The week will end with a mock court trial where all the evidence is presented and the culprit revealed. Will you be the one to solve the mystery? Supplies: None

1:15 – 2:45

Marrs McLean

Science Building Room 328

LEGO® Animation: Joyce Anderson Join us for a “block” party with Legos! You don’t have to be a master builder to come join our “block” party. You will learn how to use Stop Animation and LEGO® pieces and characters to create miniature, imaginative worlds. Piece by piece and brick by brick, you will create your worlds, and through the power of animation will bring them to life! Supplies: None

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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


9:45 -11:15


Room 250

Brain Power: Teri Lloyd How well do you know your brain? Did you know the physical makeup of male brains is different than female brains? Or perhaps you knew the teen brain doesn’t fully finish developing until the age of 25? This class starts with a dissection of a “fake” brain and concludes with a foam brain collage personally designed by you. Each day, you’ll discover something new about yourself and your brain. We’ll examine how your brain responds to different senses through taste and smell tests and investigate your reaction time to pressure situations with games such as “Pie Face”. You’ll also learn how to make your brain “Grow.” Sign up and experience the Power of Your Brain. Supplies: None

9: 45 - 11: 15


Room 120

Mindset: Dr. Rishi Sriram Have you ever considered what leads to success in the real world? Are we just born with the talents we need to be highly successful? We will look at talent development to decide how we can grow our own talents to serve us as we make plans to pursue our dreams. Supplies: None

11: 15 - 1:15





Session III: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Lunch and Recreation





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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


1: 15 - 2:45


Room 180

Pop Art is POPular!: Kathe Barbur Pop Art is an art movement that emerged in the 1950s in Britain and the US, yet is now most associated with the work of New York artists of the early 1960s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, and Claes Oldenburg. These artists drew on popular imagery in the media and comic books becoming part of an international phenomenon in various cities around the world. Join us as we view some of these original Pop Artists’ work and use today’s imagery from comic books to candy wrappers, creating your unique form of POPular Art! Supplies: Egg carton and extra large t-shirt

1: 15 - 2:45


Room 204


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