Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
About the Artist
Julie Keefe
Julie has worked as a professional documentary photographer for over 20 years. She soon became interested in teaching children how to share their individual and collective voices using photography and writing.
The Best Part of Me
“What is the best part of You?” Students will answer this question with photographer and former Creative Laureate of Portland, Julie Keefe, by using photography and writing to create powerful collaborative compositions that use a body part as metaphor to demonstrate what is good about themselves. Students will practice foundational skills in visual and literary arts in addition to practicing communication and collaboration with their peers. Students will work as artists, photographers, writers, editors, graphic designers, actors and directors.
Students will use high quality Ricoh digital cameras, 4”x6” printed photographs, and a variety of graphic design tools to create an 11″x17″ poster. Each student will receive a number of 4×6″ prints that are theirs to keep.
Day 1 Julie will introduce a variety of peer examples that detail the project and provide goals and expectations. Students will learn basic camera operation and composition via in-class demonstrations. Students will pair up and practice with cameras inside the classroom.
Day 2 We review the project goals, brainstorm ideas with our partners, and head outside, (no matter the weather), to create visual metaphors through photographs.
Day 3 Students receive their 4″x6″ printed photographs, share them on their tables and then participate in a group “photo walk” where positive vocabulary is outlined and encouraged. This empowers students to choose the photograph that best demonstrates their “best part” via visual metaphor.
Day 4 Using visual “mind mapping” guidance and by audibly and visually and often physically, sharing a wide variety of poems, essays and peer examples, we create the writing that will accompany our posters.
Day 5 Using high quality paper, gel pens, stencils, sharpies and glue and by incorporating design principles, students create their posters and share them with the class.
This program offered by: Julie Keefe
Details
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Connections: Character Education, Community Building, Language Arts, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social-Emotional Learning, World Cultures
Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Adult, K
Program Requirements: Classroom, White board + Projector, Rolling Cart + Storage, Access to Outdoors
Instruction Language(s): English
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 5
Program Costs
Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705
| Delivery Method | Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Class | 50 min Workshop Session | 100.00 | A one session program with students- 50 minutes. |
| In Class | Family Arts Night Workshop | 265.00 | A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends. |
| In Class | Mileage/Travel Costs | IRS rate per mile round-trip from inner North Portland. This program is available within 40 miles of North Portland. Greater distances possible with additional fees such as lodging. | |
| In Class | Teacher Workshop | 214.00 | A 90 minute workshop for teachers. |
| In Class | Supplies | The artist supplies 99% of the necessary materials which generally cost $3 per student. | |
| In Class | Residency Session | 100.00 | Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost. |
| In Class | Culminating Event | 100.00 | Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc. |
| In Class | Prep Hours | 71.00 | Time spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.) Plan on 2-4 hours per day. |
| In Class | Planning Meeting | 86.00 | An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies. |
| In Class | Additional Planning | 71.00 | Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc. |