Field Trip Guide 2015/2016 VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS LEIGH SQUARE COMMUNITY ARTS VILLAGE PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12

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1 LEIGH SQUARE COMMUNITY ARTS VILLAGE Field Trip Guide VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2015/2016 PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 Register at: or PLAY (7529) leigh square community arts village 2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2A Like us! facebook.com/leighsquare PORT COQUITLAM experience it! PARKS AND RECREATION

2 Field Trip Guide Contents 4 Overview of Field Trips & Art Reach 6 Elementary School Programs: K to Grade 2 8 Elementary School Programs: Grades Middle School Programs: Grades High School Programs: Grades Special Programs Group Bookings & Home School Options Afterschool Programs at Your School 15 How to Register & Guidelines 2

3 LEIGH SQUARE COMMUNITY ARTS VILLAGE The Leigh Square Community Arts Village is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating community development through arts, culture and heritage by creating a visible presence for community cultural activities within Port Coquitlam and enlivening the downtown core. The Arts Village is home to public exhibitions, programs, special events, music, visual arts, workshops and festivals throughout the year. 3

4 Field Trips & Outreach Programs The visual and performing arts play a vital role in the development and learning of children from preschool all the way through high school. Leigh Square is committed to providing quality art education for students of all ages and backgrounds, and believes that the arts enhance children s appreciation and understanding of the world around them. Our goal is to enrich students comprehension of organizational principles, perceptions and art techniques through our field trips and outreach programs. Field trips at Leigh Square give students the ability to collaborate and think creatively to express their ideas through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, performance and other mediums. The school field trips are planned in conjunction with the current art exhibitions at Leigh Square and will offer an educational gallery tour, as well as studio related art activities based on BC Education s Fine Arts IRP s. Students will experiment with paints, textiles, clay, paper, and mixed media to create themes based on culture, diversity, respect, recycling, geometry, math, personal identity, selfawareness, vocabulary, and community. Outreach programs are also available as an alternative to field trips if resources are limited. An experienced art instructor is available to come to your school to teach an arts program based on the school curriculum. Field trips and outreach programs typically run hours depending on the grade level and chosen program. We look forward to working with your school this year! 4

5 FIELD TRIPS Visual and performing Arts school programs at Leigh Square are led by an experienced art educator and include a Gallery tour and hands on studio activity. Field trips allow students to experience arts and culture in a creative, dynamic atmosphere. Field trips are adjusted to each grade level and can be customized upon prior notice. Contact Information Arts & Culture staff Phone: arts@portcoquitlam.ca HOW TO REGISTER Choose one of the programs listed in this brochure. Read through the Guidelines and Cancellation Policy. Request a Registration Form and reserve your spot at least 4 weeks in advance. Fill out the required paperwork and make your payment 2 weeks before the program begins. Guidelines Programs can accommodate up to a maximum of 30 students. Please notify us in advance of any special needs students. Wear name tags (students, teachers, and volunteer helpers). Wear art-proof clothing. Volunteers or parents are asked to accompany students. Usually 4-6 adults per class is adequate, depending on class size and needs. The support is appreciated and makes the program more enjoyable for everyone. Field Trip and Art Reach Rates Field Trip Programs at Leigh Square: $125 ArtReach Programs (Art staff visits school): $175 Select Field Trips are $8 per child Clay Theme Field Trips: Leigh Square $175 and ArtReach $225. (Increased price is due to material cost) Payment & Cancellation Policy Please make cheques payable to the City of Port Coquitlam. Credit Card payments can also be accepted. Payment is due 2 weeks prior to the program date. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks in advance of Program date will be charged the full fee. Fees include taxes. Location & Parking All Field Trips take place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village, 2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2A5. All Outreach Trips take place within schools within School District 43. Street parking available Customization Available Programs are adapted to follow IRP guidelines and can be customized with prior notice. Most classes are between hours in length. Half Day and Full days can also be booked depending on availability. 5

6 K GRADE 2 CELEBRATION OF LIGHT Curriculum Links: Diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives within the local and other communities; symbols as expressions of meaning. In almost every culture and since early times, people have celebrated the miracle of light during midwinter in recognition of rebirth which involves holidays, festivals, gatherings or rituals. Students will explore the cultural celebration of light and will have the opportunity to create their own version by making colorful paper lanterns and candles! Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip STORYBOOK COLLAGE Curriculum Links: Observe and describe how artists use tools, processes, and materials; Practice processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to nurture motivation, development, and imagination. Explore the exciting world of Eric Carle, renowned Children s book author and famous illustrator! Carle is known for many books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Mixed Up Chameleon, and The Grouchy Lady Bug, among others. Students will gain an appreciation for his work while exploring a variety of watercolour techniques, textural effects, and collage methods. Students will have a chance to recreate Eric Carle s famous pop up books during studio time. Teachers can pick which book they would like featured or can arrange with Leigh Square staff if they would like to feature a different Artist/ Author.. Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip 6

7 SCULPTURE-IFIC Curriculum Links: 3D objects and 2D shapes, based on one attribute; Develop mathematical understanding through concrete, pictorial, and symbolic representations. Create, build, transform! Explore the infinite possibilities of colour and abstraction while learning the difference between 2D and 3D art! Imagine the possibilities of building something new with triangles, rectangles, circles, and squares! Students will learn how geometric designs can be used to construct new art and architecture. We will experiment with manipulating paper and everyday materials to create their own awe-inspiring sculpture. Participants will construct creative forms using a variety of materials while gaining a better understanding of the elements of form and space, as well as general concepts of sculptural techniques. Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip 7

8 GRADES 3-5 FIBER FUSION Curriculum Links: Elements of art including texture, tone, colour, balance, and rhythm; express feelings, ideas and experiences in aesthetic ways; explore relationships among cultures, societies, and the arts. Students will practice new fibre art styles while learning about traditional Japanese art! Shibori is a kind of fibre art using various kinds of fabric and dye; the fabrics are bound, stitched, folded, twisted, or compressed in order to create different patterns. In Japan, the earliest known example of cloth dyed with a Shibori technique dates from the 8th century. Students will have a chance to experience arashi shibori, and kanoko shibori. At the end of the workshop, students will leave with two beautiful and unique pieces of fabric. Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip PERSONALIZED POSTAGE Curriculum Links: Use a variety of communication forms according to audience and purpose; Use language in playful ways to develop style, voice, artistry, and point of view; Explore artistic elements, processes, materials, tools and techniques. Explore the history of snail mail through a tour of our building, the old Port Coquitlam Post Office. Create customized stamps using to-go boxes and print-making techniques. Encourage your students to re-visit the act of letter writing through Pen-Pals using their own hand-made correspondence! Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $8/student Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $8/student 8

9 CLAY CREATIONS Curriculum Links: Observe, listen, describe, inquire, and predict how artists use tools, processes, materials, and environments; Apply learned skills, understandings, and processes in new contexts. This fun-filled day of clay will introduce students to ceramics as they work at creating their very own clay masterpieces. A demonstration will be given on how to construct proper clay structures, and students will learn various hand building techniques for clay construction. Choose from a pinch pot, an animal sculpture or clay rose. Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $175/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $175/field trip *Increased price due to material cost. MASKS AROUND THE WORLD Curriculum Links: Explore identity, place, culture, and belonging through arts experiences; Explore relationships among cultures, societies, and the arts; Using elements in the arts including line, shape, space, texture, colour, form, principles of design (pattern, balance, contrast and emphasis). Looking at a variety of regional and national works of art and artistic traditions from diverse cultures, communities, times, and places, including traditional and contemporary Aboriginal arts and arts-making processes. Students will make their very own sculptural mask choosing from a variety of art techniques and mediums such as scratch art, papier mache, collage, clay and recyclable materials. Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip 9

10 GRADES 6-8 ABORIGINAL ART (Guest Instructor) Curriculum Links: Cultural characteristics and ways of life of indigenous people, including local aboriginal groups; Symbols as ways of creating and representing meaning. Aboriginal Art has survived for over thousands of years and continues to be one of the oldest art forms practiced today. Aboriginal Art consists of symbols. These symbols were used as a means of communication; communication of their lives on earth, their rituals, food, customs and also to show constellations and for ritual decorations. These works were almost always ceremonial or religious. Aboriginal art is a traditional art that uses line, shape and colour to tell stories and express emotions. Students will use found objects in nature to recreate traditional printmaking techniques used by the Aboriginal community. Found materials will be inked and printed to create stunning images! Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $8/student Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $8/student 10 EXHIBIT EXPLORATION Curriculum Links: Reflect on works of art and the creative process to understand artists motivations and meanings; Research, describe, interpret, and evaluate how artists use tools, processes, materials, and environments. Learn to describe, interpret, and respond to works of art to explore artists intent. Students will learn how artists apply aesthetic understanding to interpret their own and others work. Participants will learn to reflect on public art exhibitions and to develop a critical eye for meaning and understanding of art while touring our current art exhibition. We will then create similar piece of artwork with a unique personal interpretation. Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip BREAK OUT IMPROV (Guest Instructor) Curriculum Links: Know and understand the basic concepts of drama including: role, setting, character, action, mood and vocalization. Learn to create scenes and plays from scratch, unlock characters hidden within, tackle voice projection, memorization, manage any stage fright and use props and visuals to strengthen the force of your words. Starting at a level suitable for any age, these workshops will examine many theatre, improv and creation exercises. From hilarious sketch comedy techniques to making silly faces, students will leave laughing their pants off! Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $8/student Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $8/student

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12 GRADES 9-12 JUST LIKE THE MASTERS Curriculum Links: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of personal, social, cultural, and historical contexts in relation to the arts; Know and understand a variety of national and international works of art and artistic traditions from diverse cultures, communities, times, and places. This program will empower the students to explore their identity using art techniques used by famous self-portrait artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrandt and other masters Pablo Picasso and Chuck Close. Students will look at different ways artists communicate their ideas and feelings, explore aspects of self-identity and create their own self portrait. Students can choose from a variety of mediums and themes to explore! Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $125/field trip Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $125/field trip BREAK OUT IMPROV (Guest Instructor) Curriculum Links: Know and understand the basic concepts of drama including: role, setting, character, action, mood and vocalization. Learn to create scenes and plays from scratch, unlock characters hidden within, tackle voice projection, memorization, manage any stage fright and use props and visuals to strengthen the force of your words. Starting at a level suitable for any age, these workshops will examine many theatre, improv and creation exercises. From hilarious sketch comedy techniques to making silly faces, students will leave laughing their pants off! Session 1: 9:30-11:30am $8/student Session 2: 12:30-2:30pm $8/student 12

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14 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AFTERSCHOOL ART PROGRAMS Leigh Square offers a wide variety of afterschool programs for children and teens throughout the year as well as week long camps during the summer. Our instructors are also available to teach afterschool art classes at your school or to come in as guest instructors. If you are interested in partnering or hiring our staff, please contact us at GROUP BOOKINGS & HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS All field trips are available for bookings by community groups, not-for-profit organizations, childhood educators, day camp community centres and home school students. Minimum group: 15 students. Maximum: 25. Please call to inquire. 14

15 HOW TO REGISTER: 1. Call the Arts and Culture staff at to book your field trip of choice. 2. Or fill out a registration form at under Get Involved Forms and it to arts@portcoquitlam.ca. 3. Payment via Cheque, Cash or Credit Card will be accepted on the day of the program. Cheque can be made payable to the City of Port Coquitlam. 4. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks in advance of Program date will be charged the full fee. All field trips include taxes. Contact Information: Arts and Culture staff Leigh Square Community Arts Village Phone: arts@portcoquitlam.ca Things to Remember: Programs can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 students. Reserve your spot at least 4 weeks in advance. Please notify us in advance of any special needs students and/or students with medical needs (allergies, epilepsy, etc). Wear name tags (students, teachers and volunteer helpers). Wear art-proof clothing. Volunteers or parents are asked to accompany students. Usually 4-6 adults per class is adequate, depending on class size and needs. The support is appreciated and makes the program more enjoyable for everyone. 15

16 Field Trip Guide LEIGH SQUARE COMMUNITY ARTS VILLAGE Register at: or PLAY (7529) leigh square community arts village 2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 2A Like us! facebook.com/leighsquare PORT COQUITLAM experience it! PARKS AND RECREATION Partial Printing Sponsored by: