Tri-Valley Distance Education Consortium - TVDEC : Fine Arts Program Opportunities

Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)

Schedule - On Demand
Grade Levels - K-12
Cost: No Charge

A variety of programs are available for viewing via video conference. To search for programs presented by SAAM, go to http://dl.remc11.k12.mi.us/default.htm and enter Smithsonian American Art Museum in the Provider field.
To register for a session, go to - http://americanart.si.edu/education/programs/field_trip_form.cfm

Past Programs

Inside the Artist's Studio - Marvelous Metals

Date: January 15, 2009
Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CDT
Grade Levels: 7-12
Cost: NO CHARGE

Interact with metalsmith Michael Gleason as he creates pieces of jewelry inspired by his interests in architecture and science fiction. Working with titanium and sterling silver, Michael will demonstrate
the process used to execute his finished pieces. The program will begin with Michael sharing a finished piece of jewelry he has created. Students will then be able to interact as he demonstrates the steps it took to create that work. Students will be able to ask their questions about his torch work, the anodizing process, cutting techniques, the use of cold connections and hot connections, and the kinds of metals used as they see the piece come to life before their eyes. Students will also see examples of Michael≠s other work, both in jewelry and other forms. We≠ll explore the big questions:

Where do ideas for art come from?
How is inspiration transformed into a piece of art?
How are metals used to create works of art?
What techniques are available for the metals artist?
Ask your additional questions as you watch Michael at work.

How to enroll - If you wish to enroll in any videoconference program, please contact us directly via e-mail (Tim_Gore@clayton.k12.mo.us) or phone (314 773 6934). If you would like me to assist you in scheduling, please contact me (jstritt@esu10.org) Archived versions of each program will also be available on http://www.hectv.org and via DVD.

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Jazz from the Inside

Date: January 9, 2009
Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CDT
Grade Levels: 4-12
Cost: NO CHARGE

RoundTrips is very pleased to announce a new FREE videoconference set for January 9, 2009. "Jazz from the Inside" gives your students the chance to interact with professional jazz musicians The Bad Plus as they perform samples of their unique style of jazz music live from Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis, Missouri. Below please find a short description of the program. More details including program format, related national and state curriculum standards, and learning activities can be found at our CILC web exhibit for the program at http://www.cilc.org/program_detail_new.aspx?id=2305. ;

How to enroll - If you wish to enroll in any videoconference program, please contact us directly via e-mail (Tim_Gore@clayton.k12.mo.us) or phone (314 773 6934). If you would like me to assist you in scheduling, please contact me (jstritt@esu10.org) Archived versions of each program will also be available on http://www.hectv.org and via DVD.
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Inside the Artist's Studio: Fantastic Fibers

Join fibers artist Cathy McBride as she creates pieces of textile arts and fabric design inspired by her world travels, cultural influences, and artistic vision. Cathy will share images and experiences that inspired her work, show textile arts and fiber crafts she recently created, and demonstrate the process she uses to execute her pieces. Students will be able to interact as the demonstration proceeds, ask their questions about how the dying process works and how the design is created, and see the final piece created. Students will also have the opportunity to share examples of fiber and textile pieces they have created and share the experience of their artistic process with Cathy. We≠ll explore the big questions: Where do ideas for art come from? How is inspiration transformed into a piece of art? How are fibers used to create works of art? What techniques are available for the fibers and textile artist? Ask your additional questions as you watch Cathy at work. Cost for the program is FREE.
More details, including national and state standards, program format, and related learning materials can be found at the program's CILC web exhibit at: http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=2293