This workshop has been canceled for June 2023. Stay tuned for future offerings.
Finding Interdisciplinary Connections between the Language and Visual Arts
When: Thursday, June 22 & Friday, June 23, 2023, 9:00-3:30
Where: Luther Bonney Hall #424, University of Southern Maine, Portland
Cost: $150.00 (includes materials fee)
Contact Hours: 12
● Imagery ● Format ● Pattern ● Composition ● Style ● Rhythm ● Metaphor
How can we expand our understanding of these elements to include both the Language and Visual Arts? This workshop is for teachers who are interested in multi-disciplinary thinking, learning and making that combines both disciplines. Through writing poetry and creating a one-of-a-kind “artist’s book” we will investigate the relationship of form and content through aesthetic and literary means. The emphasis will be on process and skill-building. No previous Book Arts experience required!
We will consider some of the many educational benefits of integrated teaching and learning:
- Expression of Student Identity
- Experiential Problem-Solving
- Diversity of Student Experience
- Honoring Multiple Intelligences
The intended audience for this workshop is teachers of grades 3-12 and administrators / curriculum specialists who are interested in Interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
Instructors:
Judy Novey (Visual Arts) and Lorry Stillman (Language Arts) are both veteran teachers at the Middle and Secondary levels. Together, over a span of twenty years, they created and taught an interdisciplinary course called Word & Image that combined the literacies of both of their disciplines. In retirement, they have developed a series of presentations and workshop formats that focus on the benefits of interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
Contact the PDC with any questions:
Professional Development Center
pdc@maine.edu
207-780-5400