Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
​All students must complete a project for these classes.
Cultural Multimedia                                Fall 2022

GRADE OR AGE LEVELS: Ages 5-19

FORMAT: In-person 
LOCATION: 117 W Ferry St. Berrien Springs Mi. - Studio is located above the Rabbit Yarn shop. Parking is on the street and the entrance is in the back (will have signs posted)
INSTRUCTOR: Heather West and Angel Pearce
CONTACT INFO: Ms. Heather: 269-351-2351 (call or text)
DAY AND TIME OF THE WEEK: Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:45pm  September 7 - November 9 

Additional registration on-site is not required.

In this class, we will learn about the art styles of different cultures and how they were created. Projects will be tailored and modified to meet the experience levels of each individual student. Beginners through advanced skill levels and all ages welcome! 

Week 1: Egypt HIEROGLYPHICS 
Week 2: Japan KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI BLOCK STAMPS 
Week 3: Italy  SISTINE CHAPEL UPSIDE DOWN PAINTING
Week 4: France RODIN SCULPTURES 
Week 5: Morocco MOSAIC TILES 
Week 6: Africa WATERCOLOR SALT
Week 7: Australia BOOMERANG DOT ART
Week 8: Netherlands CERAMIC PAINTING
Week 9: Brazil RAINSTICKS
Week 10: Native American LEATHERCRAFT 

There will be a short quiz each class period over the topic of the previous class. By the end of the semester, students should have all projects complete and there will be an optional “gallery” (date and Time TBD) for students to display their art for others to enjoy. 

Snacks will be provided during each class so please contact Heather with any dietary restrictions. Parents are welcome to stay during class in the coffee/lounge area!

https://www.pinterest.com/4thrprogram/kids-multicultural-arts-crafts/

Syllabus
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*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
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Teacher of Record: Lisa VanPlew-Cid