Old Dominion University Art Education program presents:
Saturday Morning Art Classes at ODU Fall 2009
Fall 2009 Saturday Morning Art Classes at ODU
Free Art Classes for students in grades 5-12
Art as Activism classes have been created by ODU Art Education Students to educate the public on the impact artists can have on ecology, personal points of view, freedom of speech and expression. Artists chosen for these lessons can serve as role models to help educate the public.
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(Students may choose to attend session A OR B.) Session B Saturday, November 14th & 21st 9:30 – 11:30am |
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WHERE: |
ODU Visual Arts Building, |
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COST: |
Free – students must be available to attend on both Saturdays of their chosen session. |
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WHAT TO DO: |
Register ONLINE: OR Register by mail, e-mail or phone: |
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
When you register for Session A or Session B, please indicate your first and second choice of classes. Students may only attend one session and one class.
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Session A (November 7th & November 14th) |
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"Not Your Typical Art Class" Instructors: CLASS FILLED_ Students may make this a SECOND CHOICE and if there is room we will put you in there the first day. |
Are you tired of using traditional art materials to express your inner activist? You won't find crayons and markers in this classroom. Street artists, like Banksy and Margaret Kilgallen, don't use traditional methods to promote their causes either. |
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The Battle Against the Trashacons! Instructors: CLASS FILLED_ Students may make this a SECOND CHOICE and if there is room we will put you in there the first day. |
Transform Trash is overwhelming our world! This build up of scum is disgusting! The stench is unbearable! Monsters are springing up from mounds of trash! We must do something before they take over the entire world. Help us create sculpture like Aurora Robson to transform and battle the dreaded trashacons! |
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Come Together: Make it Happen! Instructors: |
Did you know that each of us throws away an average of more than 1,200 pounds of trash per year! How can I make a difference? Sometimes we can get more done with some help than by ourselves. In this class we will see what it is like to work as a team to solve a problem while creating something meaningful. We will look at art by Vik Muniz, an artist that works with a team of people to create large works of art out of everyday trash. Individually we will recycle materials to create pieces of art and as a team, we will work together to turn them into a mural about our community. We will also learn about other artist and organizations that focus on working together to get big things done. We need your uniqueness to contribute to our group effort. Let’s make it happen! |
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Session B (November 14th & November 21st) |
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TRASH TALK CLASS FILLED_ Students may make this a SECOND CHOICE and if there is room we will put you in there the first day. |
What we consume says a lot about us. What we do with the leftovers says it even louder. It’s time we had a conversation about recycling! Because actions speak louder than words, let’s have some fun and make art while we’re at it! We will explore the installation sculptures of Michelle Stitzlein. As we learn about the concerns facing Virginia, and the country’s growing waste management issues, we will be making our own installation sculptures out of these “problem” items. From bottle caps to discarded silverware, we’ve got it all! Come help make a difference and do some trash talking with us! |
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Lights! Camera! Activist! CLASS FILLED_ Students may make this a SECOND CHOICE and if there is room we will put you in there the first day. |
Calling all Fashion designers for “Art as Activism!” Do you want to design wearable art that stands for something you believe in? Discover how to make a t-shirt, hat, tote bag, or other form of wearable art in this Saturday Morning Art Class. We will look towards activist fashion designers Vivienne Westwood, Kenneth Cole, and Marc Jacobs for inspiration. Just bring in one of these items (a t-shirt, hat or tote bag) and we’ll supply the rest! With printmaking strategies, you will embellish your wearable art with a linoleum cut stamp that you will create. You will also have the opportunity to embellish your wearable art with other items we will bring in, such as tape, buttons, ribbon, trinkets, and paint. Feel free to bring in items to add to your artwork. Not only will we be making these unique clothing items, but we will also be strutting down the runway wearing them the evening of your art show! |
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“Vigilante Avengers” |
“BOOM!” “SMACK!” “SCREEEEEECH!” And the Vigilante Van is on the move, escaping into the night full speed ahead. We are a league of advocates for peace and devoted to justice. We must take a stand! |
Once you have chosen your top 2 choices, go to the top of this page and click the "register" button.
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