tdsbcreates: Art & Film For Secondary Students

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1 tdsbcreates: Art & Film For Secondary Students What is tdsbcreates? tdsbcreates is the second annual system-wide celebration of dance, drama, media arts and visual arts in the TDSB. The festival will engage many students in arts initiatives throughout the year, with culminating special events between April 20 th and May 8 th in schools, communities, galleries, and performing arts venues around the city of Toronto. Students, teachers, and artists will come together as a community to create, celebrate, and learn together. What is the theme of tdsbcreates? tdsbcreates is a celebration of our city stories through the arts. Students are invited to explore their personal connections to the people, places, histories, and happenings of their city. The secondary ( Grades 9-12) visual arts and film strand of the festival provides a platform for students to say something powerful about their identity and their experience of living in Toronto through art or film. Students are invited to submit art and film proposals for consideration by a jury of professional artists. Through this juried process, work will be selected for development and exhibition. Find innovative ways to communicate your message! We invite students to take creative risks and try new ideas. Creative collaboration, the inclusion of technology, and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged! We will make every effort to support student creativity with appropriate artist mentorship. The tdsbcreates: Art & Film exhibition will take place at Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw Street. Exhibition Dates: April 22 May 10, 2015 Opening reception: Monday, April 27, 6:30 8:00 p.m. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 1 of 11

2 The Artwork: Collaborations, Collections, Series The art may be submitted as a collaborative piece (two or more student artists working together) OR a group of individual students (two or more) working to create a collection or series of individual pieces that work together in an installation. Individual students may also submit a proposal. ELIGIBILITY All grades 9-12 TDSB enrolled students are eligible Participating students must have a Teacher Mentor tdsbcreates Phases: Phase 1: Participation Intent and Registration for Student Launch Phase 2 : Development and Submission of Proposals Phase 3: Jury Selection of Proposals Phase 4: Project Development and Artist Mentorship in Schools Phase 5: Creation and Submission of 1-minute video Phase 6: Exhibition and Celebration PHASE 1 Participation Intent and Registration for Student Launch Participation Intent/Registration Review the guidelines, share information with students, and encourage students to get involved. Select 3 students to attend the tdsbcreates Launch Day. tdsbcreates Launch Day Inspire your students with a day of interactive hands-on workshops and dialogues with artists. Youngplace Artscape, November 28, 2014 : 9:30 am 3:30 pm 3 students per school, with a Teacher Mentor Students who attend the launch day will be ambassadors for tdsbcreates: art & film, launch an enthusiastic tdsbcreates campaign in their schools, and share their learning with peers. Participation Intent/Registration: Registration Deadline: October 31, Space is limited - register early! Complete excursion forms and bring copies of media release forms for all participating students. Note: the Teacher Mentor must attend the launch day with the student(s) for supervision purposes. Supply teacher coverage is the responsibility of the school. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 2 of 11

3 PHASE 2- Development and Submission of Proposals Develop and Submit Your Proposal Develop a proposal using the criteria and guidelines provided. You will need a parent/guardian as well as a teacher from your school to sign this proposal. Proposals need to be submitted by . Two submission deadlines are scheduled to provide maximum flexibility and to encourage both Semester 1 and 2 students to participate Submission Deadline #1 : November 17 th, 2015 Jury Selection and Notification by: November 24 th, 2015 Submission Deadline #2: February 13 th, 2015 Jury Selection and Notification by: February 20 th, Proposals to: Dare2CreateArt&Film@tdsb.on.ca PHASE 3 Jury Selection of Proposals Proposals are Reviewed and Selected A jury of artists will review and select proposals that will move forward for development and exhibition. In order to make these selections the jury will use the judging criteria provided in this package. They will also look for a balanced representation across the regions of the TDSB. Consideration will also be given to ensure a balance of collaborative, series and individual artworks. November 17 th Submissions: notification by November 24th February 13 th Submissions: notification by February 20 th PHASE 4 - Project Development and Artist Mentorship in School Students work through the creative process in the development of their work. Professional artists will be partnered with schools to support and mentor students. These artists will work directly with students in the schools. The focus is on support and feedback to help students realize their artistic goals. Teacher Mentors contact Jane Deluzio to schedule artist mentorship visits to the school: jane.deluzio@tdsb.on.ca PHASE 5: Creation and Submission of 1 minute Process Videos Each art and film submission should include a 1 minute (or less) video vignette that captures something about the artist(s) and their process. Teacher Mentors will support students in creating these. A simple guideline and samples will be provided. These clips may be created using cell phones, available video cameras or other devices that students have access to. These video vignettes will become a layer of data to the final exhibition in the form of QR Codes for each piece. All of these videos will need to be completed and ed by March 25 th. Submission procedures will be shared with Teacher Mentor. Note: artist mentorship and support with the creation of the videos may be available upon special request. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 3 of 11

4 PHASE 6: Exhibition & Celebration Deliver, Curate & Install the Exhibition Final artwork will be delivered on April 16 th or April 17 th. Each submission must include a short artist statement using a template provided to Teacher Mentors. All final work must be delivered to the Artscape Youngplace location at 180 Shaw Street between 2:00 6:00 p.m on one of these dates. The curating and installation will be completed by members of the Advisory Group. The installation dates will be on April 20 th and 21 st. Exhibition Dates: April 22 May 10, 2015 OPENING RECEPTION: April 27 th, 6:30 pm 8:00 pm VISIT: Youngplace, Artscape How many submissions may come from each school? The maximum submission from each school is 5. The jury will make selections from the total number of submissions. Consider the following ways to submit final artwork: Collections (two or more students creating individual pieces that are installed together) Collaborative (two or more students creating one piece) Individual (one student creating one piece) Art Categories PAINTING Acrylic, oil, watercolour, tempera, spray paint, on canvas or other 2D surface that is ready to hang. Size Restrictions: no larger than 4 x 5 An artist statement using the template provided must accompany the work. DRAWING Graphite, ink, charcoal, pastel, etc. on a 2D surface that is ready to hang. Size restrictions no larger than 4 x 5 An artist statement using the template provided must accompany the work. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 4 of 11

5 PHOTOGRAPHY Digital or analog image that is ready to hang. Colour, black and white, experimental etc. Size restrictions no larger than 4 x 5 An artist statement using the template provided must accompany the work. MIXED MEDIA A combination of more than one media using collage, assemblage, textiles etc. ready to install size restrictions no larger than 4 x 5 specific installation requirements must be included for work that has a relief (3D)element and requires a specific hardware for hanging An artist statement using the template provided must accompany the work. PRINTMAKING Silkscreen, lithograph, block, woodcut, monotype etc. on a 2D surface ready to hang. Size restrictions no larger than 4 x 5 An artist statement using the template provided must accompany the work. SCULPTURE Assembled, carved, modeled work using materials such as clay, found objects, wood, textiles etc. that is 3D and able to sit securing on a stand or on the ground. Size restrictions no larger than 4 x 5 (options for higher work can be accommodated) Specific installation requirements must be included An artist statement using the template provided must accompany the work. FILM and VIDEO Narrative, experimental, computer generated, animations, etc. Size restrictions 3 minutes or less Format:.mp4, (other formats may be acceptable and need to be discussed) Students are encouraged to use original soundscapes/music Permission from the artist must be obtained if other music is used ART INSTALLATION Usually 3-D site specific work that invites interaction with the viewers Students choosing this art form need to visit the space and communicate their ideas to the Instructional Leader in order to ensure that it will work in the space ARTIST STATEMENTS These must accompany all work. Students, with support from their Teacher Mentor, must follow the template that will be provided to Teacher Mentors. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 5 of 11

6 PROPOSAL COMPONENTS & CRITERIA Teacher Mentors need to review and remind students of the judging criteria at the start and throughout the creative process. All components of the Proposal are described in this information package. GROUP, INDIVIDUAL, COLLABORATIVE SUBMISSIONS A selection of proposals that reflect a representation across the TDSB as well as a balance of individual, collaborations and series of artworks will be curated into the final exhibition. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER MENTOR? Each group of students must have a Teacher Mentor. The teacher does not have to be the visual arts or film teacher in the school. The Teacher Mentor will need to partner with the visual arts and/or film teacher in order to access possible required space, materials and equipment that are in the school site. The role of this teacher includes: Observing timelines and critical dates. Attending the information session for Teacher Mentors. Submitting Participation Intent and Registration for the Student Launch Day Supporting students with their submission proposal. Attending the Student Launch with participating students. Supporting students to create their 1 minute video clips of process. Supporting students to submit final work. Ensuring that all students complete a media release form that is designed for the purpose of this festival and send these to The Arts Department. Providing guidance and support to students throughout the process. Liaising with the Arts department staff. Attending the opening reception. Arrange for school-based artist mentor support if needed* *There will be some funding available to pay for artist mentors to visit and work with students at the schools. Teacher Mentors are responsible for accessing this support. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 6 of 11

7 IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE October 15 Teacher Information Session October 31 Participation Intent and Registration for Student Launch November 28 Full Day Launch at Artscape Youngplace November 17 & 24 Proposal Submission Deadline#1 Nov 17 Notification of accepted proposals - November 24 February 13 & 20 Proposal Submission Deadline#2 Feb 13 Notification of accepted proposals Feb 20 November - April Artist Mentors in Schools March 25 Deadline for submission of 1-minute process videos April 16 & 17 Delivery of Final Art & Film to Youngplace Artscape April 20 & 21 Curate & Install Exhibition April 22 May 10 EXHIBITION DATES April 27 Reception & Celebration May 11 Strike Exhibition May 12 Pick Up Art CONTACT INFORMATION General Information Christine Jackson, Program Coordinator, The Arts christine.jackson@tdsb.on.ca (416) Intent to Participate and Registration for Student Launch Janet O Neill, Performing Arts Convenor janet.o neill@tdsb.on.ca Visual Arts & Media Arts Lisa Sanders, Instructional Leader, Visual Arts & Media Arts lisa.sanders@tdsb.on.ca (416) Artist Mentors in School jane.deluzio@tdsb.on.ca The link for proposal submissions will be sent to schools. Information about tdsbcreates will be posted on the following sites: External web site: TDSB Arts AW site: TDSB Arts Internal web page: TDSB Arts Facebook Page: Department/ TDSB Arts File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 7 of 11

8 Dare2Create: Art & Film STUDENT PROPOSAL EACH PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Artist Statement Visual Supports Teacher Mentor Signature Student Signature(s) ARTIST STATEMENT: Please submit an artist statement that includes 2-3 paragraphs describing your proposed artwork. Include your intended message, impact on viewers, intended use of media and influences (e.g. contemporary artists, music, community, social and/media etc.). Be sure to make a clear connection between your intended work and the theme of the exhibition. The artist statement will assist jurors in understanding more about your artwork, which could affect the judging outcome. GUIDELINES FOR VISUAL SUPPORTS: All visual supports must be created by the students For Art: Visual supports of artwork plans and concepts must be submitted in two-dimensional formats: thumbnail sketches, weblinks, photographs (of 3D artworks), or other process work that will strengthen the clarity of the direction you wish to go through this piece or series Computer renderings using graphic arts software may be used Your submission must show preliminary plans of your work from two or more angles/perspectives (e.g., front view, side view, top view) Students are invited to include one image of other work completed in the same medium that supports the approach they plan to pursue with this project File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 8 of 11

9 For Film: Please submit only one of the following formats: (A) Visual supports of film plans and concept must be submitted in two-dimensional formats for consideration: thumbnail sketches, storyboard, weblinks, photographs, or other process work that will strengthen the clarity of the direction you wish to go through this piece or series Students are invited to include one image of other work completed in the same medium that supports the approach they plan to pursue OR (B) Please submit a video clip format that will strengthen the clarity of the direction you wish to go through the film Video clips must be NO LONGER than 30 seconds Video clips must only be submitted in the following formats: Quicktime OR Windows Media Player Students are invited to include one image of other work completed in the same medium that supports the approach they plan to pursue PROPOSAL CRITERIA: The criteria are listed on the back of this page. Students need to review this with their Teacher Mentor. ALL COMPLETED PROPOSALS WILL BE ED NO LATER THAN: Deadline #1 November 17 or Deadline #2 February 13. A specific TDSB address will be provided to participating schools through the Teacher Mentor. The proposal should be a PDF. Each page needs to include the school name. Student may decide on the layout for their proposal. A cover page with school name, student(s), Teacher Mentor, phone, fax and with signatures of students and Teacher Mentors need to be included. File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 9 of 11

10 tdsbcreates: STUDENT PROPOSAL Each student or group of students needs to submit a digital proposal that includes all of the components listed. Students may present their proposal information and responses in whatever digital format they choose. The final digital proposal needs to be ed as a PDF. INFORMATION School: School Phone #: School Fax #: Teacher Mentor: Teacher Mentor Contact Info: (cell/ ) Student(s) Name(s): Student Contact Information Phone: COMPONENTS OF EACH PROPOSAL SHOULD INCLUDE A WRITTEN RESONSE TO THE FOLLOWING: Title of Submission Theme /Stimulus for Artistic Inspiration tdsbcreates is a celebration of our city stories through the arts. Students are invited to explore their personal connections to the people, places, histories and happenings of their city. They are encouraged to say something powerful about their identity and their experience of living in Toronto through art or film. What message do you anticipate communicating through your art? How does it connect to the theme of TDSBcreates? (1 Paragraph) What impact do you want to have on the audience that views your art? At this time, what media and/or art making processes do you intend on exploring and using to create your final art? All students are invited to include visual supports. This may include: sketches, photos, written work or other expressive ways to share your initial plan for your art piece. Students may also include samples of their previous work that they feel supports this proposal. Please do not submit more than 3 images of earlier work. November 17 th OR February 13 th, completed proposals to: Dare2CreateArt&Film@tdsb.on.ca. Make sure to include student name(s), school name, and teacher name!! File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 10 of 11

11 The jurors will use this form to assess the proposal. Teacher Mentors should share this with all participating students. PROPOSAL CHECKLIST / COMMENTS WRITTEN DESCRIPTION Anticipated message Intended impact Use of media / processes Artistic influences VISUAL SUPPORTS Sketches, photos, other process work, etc. Sample(s) of earlier work Other: Strengths / Areas for Improvement Strengths / Areas for Improvement CONCEPT and EXECUTION Criteria Connection to theme & concept -theme of city is effectively conveyed - clear connection between artist statement, theme and proposed concept Personal expression -effective communication of theme & concept - meaning, ideas or emotions are conveyed Technique and Approach -effective use of media/tools to convey theme & concept -originality in approach and/or execution Other Comments: Not evident clear outstanding Comments Strengths/Areas for Improvement File:E06\tdsbCREATES Vis Arts Film FINAL.docx Page 11 of 11