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Program Description

Painting like Pollock has never been so much fun! Program a robot to paint an original work of art. Coding, art and self-expression combine as an introduction to STEAM.

Booking / scheduling contact

Lydia Evans

704.348.1974

lydiae@discoveryplace.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Multi-discipline, Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: Other

Subject: Science, Visual Arts

Population Served Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

On demand

Available times:

On demand

Max number of students: 25

Length of :Program 50 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

One designated location is required for all visits requiring multiple programs on one day.
Outreach educators must have access to the program space 60 minutes prior and 60 minutes after each session to set up and take down programs. During this time, Outreach staff is not responsible for students. Outreach educators are not responsible for monitoring drop off and pick up times before or after programs.
A mileage fee is applied to all Outreach programs. Mileage is charged at $25.00 per Mecklenburg County visit and $.75 per mile for all out of county visits. Travel requiring overnight lodging for the educator is billed at $150.00 per educator per night.
For class programs, the number of attendees communicated to Outreach must be accurate to ensure the optimal learning experience for your group.
A gap fee of $125 will be charged for every 60-minute gap between programs.
There is a minimum charge of two classes per Outreach visit.

Location(s):

Your location, we come to you.

Fees / Ticketing:

$150 first class/$125 each additional class (same class, same day)

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

R1- Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text (in our case follow written instructions to complete activities and experiments and make conclusions).

R7 -Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words (in our case participate in hands-on activities and experiments that result in observations and conclusions).

R10 -Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text (in our case science and technical writing).

SL1 – Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively (in our case working in groups, sharing ideas and communicating ideas and findings with others).

SL2 – Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally (in our case participation in labs and programs where ideas and questions are presented using various media).

SL4 – Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (in our case working in groups, sharing ideas and communicating ideas and findings with others).

NC Essential Standards:

3.V.3.3 Create art using the processes of drawing, painting,
weaving, printing, stitchery, collage, mixed media,
sculpture, ceramics, and current technology
3.CX.2.3 Use appropriate collaborative skills to create a work of art
4.V.3.3 Create art using the processes of drawing, painting,
weaving, printing, stitchery, collage, mixed media,
sculpture, ceramics, and current technology.
4.CX.2.4 Explain the effect of technology on the way products look
and how they are created.
5.V.3.2 Use appropriate media for the creation of original art.
5.V.1.3 Classify works of art in terms of whether they are realistic,
abstract, or non-objective.

Supporting Materials

Discovery-Place-Education-Guide-2019-2020-37.pdf

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

References

Available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation notice of three weeks is required for a full refund. Cancellations with less than three weeks’ notice are non-refundable but may be rescheduled for a visit within a 12-month period. There is no fee for rescheduling as long as the class or visit is rescheduled within one week of the cancellation date and the visit is completed within the 12 months of the originally scheduled date. Changes to the number of attendees must be made three days prior to the program or visit to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued the day of the visit, and no refunds will be issued for amounts of $10.00 or less.