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2004 Arts Education Institute

continuing education in the arts and learning for all K-12 teachers, arts specialists, math, reading, special education and administrators.

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TWO GRADUATE CREDITS

June 21-25, 2004
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD

Institute Times

Monday, June 21 at 9 a.m. through Friday, June 25 at Noon

Closing "Show & Tell" Reception Thursday, June 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Arts Education Institute (AEI) offers all K-12 educators Morning Courses focusing on South Dakota State Standards and Curriculum Development and Afternoon Workshops designed to give the classroom educator hands-on training and ideas to implement into their classroom.

Master Classes & Teachers

Each participant is required to take ONE morning course (Monday-Friday, 9 am-noon), ONE Afternoon Workshop (Monday-Thursday, 1 pm-5 pm) and attend the "Show & Tell" Social Thursday Evening 5:30-7:30 pm.

We have assembled an Oscar Winning cast of instructors that excel in both the Arts and Education. They are creative, innovative and experienced in working as artists and as classroom teachers and will bring their knowledge and expertise to this Institute. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to work with some of the best in BOTH fields. Bring your classroom alive with inspiration and new ideas from our Master Classes & Teachers!

AEI is sponsored by the South Dakota Arts Council, South Dakotans for the Arts, SD Alliance for Arts Education, Black Hills State University & Black Hills Summer Institute for the Arts.

South Dakotans for the Arts and the SD Alliance for Arts Education are supported with funds from the State of South Dakota, the National Endowment for the Arts, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and private contributions from organizations, individuals and businesses. The Alliance for Arts Education is a member of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network.

Morning Courses (choose ONE)
9:00 a.m.-Noon, Monday through Friday 

1. Art through Math, Math through Art, EDU 652 Dick Termes & Dr. Ben Sayler

Time will be spent going through many approaches to find art. Many of the lessons will grow from two and three dimensional geometry's or substructures and will work their way into possible realistic drawings or paintings. We will explore the many relationships between the Art Mind and the Math Mind.

2. Literature Exploration through Puppetry, EDU 652 Markie Scholz & Dr. Joanna Jones

This course will investigate puppetry opportunities in children's literature. Participants will apply the Six Traits of Writing to develop puppet characters and script writing as teaching tools. Daily events will include: puppet script writing, puppet character development, concept refinement and story presentation.

3. Keeping Your Balance-Integration in the Music Classroom, EDU 652 Christine Leichtnam

Students will experience ways to develop instruction that lead to integration and excellence in the music classroom. Music teachers will learn what NCLB means for them and explore how to integrate with integrity.

4. Art & Content for Grades 6-12, EDU 652 Connie Herring

Hands-on sculpture projects will be used to focus on South Dakota content standards, curriculum development, student assessment and presentation of student exhibitions.

5. Teaching Art in K-8 Level, EDU 652 Fatih Benzer, Asst. Prof, SDSU

This course prepares the classroom teachers and art specialists to teach art through the research, development and presentation of curricula appropriate to grades K-8. The course involves study of the history, theory and philosophy of art education, skill levels, aesthetic needs and creative development of K-8 level students. Topics to be covered will include basic understanding of SD content standards in visual arts and development of activities to support curriculum goals.

6. Arts for Special Education, EDU 652 John V. Nelson

Standards & Curriculum work will focus on the arts and special education with hands-on activities and collaboration. Teachers will gain valuable experience and will improve arts-integrated teaching and learning through Multiple-Intelligence Theory.

Afternoon Workshops (choose ONE)
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday

1. World Music Drumming-Level 1, MUS 592 Gloria Brandt Harrison

You will learn drumming techniques, sing lots of great songs with accompaniments and movement, connect African and Latin American cultural traditions to the music performed and discover how music can be the perfect vehicle for teaching team building, respect, focusing, listening, problem solving and other important life skills including your own wellness, health and music therapy.

2. Topics in Art-Oil Painting on Location, ART 592 Gary Steinley FULL; no registrations accepted

This workshop is for those who have limited or no experience with oil painting and/or painting landscapes. The first day will be spent in the studio practicing fundamentals, the rest of the week outdoors experiencing and painting Black Hills scenery. The emphasis is not on classroom applications, but developing one's skills and enjoying painting on location.

3. Surface Design, ART 592 Lynn Verschoor, SD Art Museum

Students will create beautiful fabric pieces using a variety of surface design techniques including dyeing, printing, painting and bead and embroidery embellishment.

4. Organizing your Artistic Intuition, ART 592 Dick Termes

This workshop will introduce students to different approaches to creativity. It will show how you can start with pure geometry and develop it into realism or wonderful designs. We will spend time developing some wonderful finished products in art.

5. Exploring Puppetry & Storytelling, ART 592 Markie Scholz, Puppeteer

The session will explore puppetry and storytelling from creating puppets to understanding character development to putting together a finished production.

6. Installation Art, ART 592 Connie Herring

Introduction to installation art for grades 6-12. The gallery at BHSU will be transformed into an installation by participants. Each participant will become familiar with installation art through examination and discussion of contemporary and historical installation work. They will create a group installation. Installation work is a dynamic project for the classroom, and supplies students with a new, exciting means of expression.

7. Digital Processes & Printing, ART 592 Steve Babbitt FULL; no registrations accepted

Learn basic digital printing techniques in photography for use at home or in the classroom for grades 8-12. Some Photoshop experience is useful but not necessary. Students will work in the Mac lab but techniques will be applicable to any imaging program.

8. Songwriting with Students of all Ages, MUS 592 David Lee Brown

Students will learn to write on specific themes (non-violence, self-esteem promoting), work on techniques for stimulating creativity & channeling inappropriateness, leading the class, working in groups, dealing with problem areas, acceptance of others and others' ideas and assessment.

9. Pottery for the Elementary Classroom, ART 592 Shawn Funk

An introductory ceramics class for all K-6 elementary teachers who would be interested in developing the use of clay in their classroom. There will be an overview of the materials, projects, safety, and classroom management in using clay for a variety of elementary classroom projects.

Registration

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Your registration includes

  • Morning Course & Afternoon Workshop w/ Master Instructors
  • Some course & workshop materials
  • TWO graduate credits from BHSU
  • $110 recording fee w/ BHSU Registrar
  • Continental Breakfast @ registration
  • Thursday evening "Show & Tell" Social at Ruddell Gallery - BHSU
  • Student Union ~includes buffet dinner

Institute Location

Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD

Sleeping Accommodations

If you would like dorm room information, please check the box on the Registration form. Additional fees apply.

Registration Costs

  • $270 prior to May 1, 2004
  • $290 prior to May 30, 2004
  • $320 after May 30, 2004

Scholarships

The South Dakota Arts Council will award ALL SOUTH DAKOTA TEACHERS completing the Institute $160.00 on Friday, June 25.
 

 

The South Dakota Arts Alive website is a joint effort of the South Dakota Arts Council and South Dakotans for the Arts. The organizations work together for the benefit of the arts in South Dakota.

South Dakotans for the Arts, SD Alliance for Arts Education and SD Community Arts Network
405 Glendale Drive, P.O. Box 414, Lead SD 57754 • Telephone: (605) 722-1467 • Fax: (605) 722-1473
Email: soda@rushmore.com  • Website:
www.sdarts.org