2015 2016 Tour and School Programs

2015 2016 Tour and School Programs

The Toledo Museum of Art offers guided tours for K-12 and university students, led by trained volunteer docents. Docent-led tours provide student groups engaging, interactive, inquiry-based experiences in Museum galleries. Self-guided and multivisit tours are also available. Programs and tour themes are subject to change. Our approach: Your students will build skills and connect with standards. K-12 tours support Ohio s New Learning Standards in Fine Arts, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science & Math, as well as fosters the development of the four C s of 21 st - century learning: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Students will make connections between classroom learning and the Museum experience, exercise their creative and analytical skills, and increase visual literacy using the language of art. We promote visual literacy. The Toledo Museum of Art is making visual language education a priority, using its worldrenowned collection to serve as a teaching resource. Close looking strategies and approaches are taught on all docent-led tours to develop the ability to make inferences about the meaning of works of art. What to expect: We believe less is more. Tours focus on approximately five works of art. This focused approach gives students time to develop observation skills and critical thinking. At the Toledo Museum of Art, the journey to understanding the visual world begins with close looking and observation. We recognize that people learn differently. We engage students through a range of learning strategies, select tours include open ended and guided questions, conversation, small group activities, drawing and writing.

Speaking Visual We live in a digital age, a world where visual information is more important than ever before. The average person spends 17 seconds looking at a work of art in a museum. It usually takes much less time than that to identify an image. But understanding it? That requires slowing down and taking your time to see the details through thoughtful close looking. Like reading a book, learning to see is a process. It involves 3 important steps that allow you to explore art or any image in your daily life on a deeper level: Step One: Building Your Vocabulary Think of describing as taking a careful inventory of what you see. To take "inventory" of an image, it's helpful to know the language used to describe works of art. The building blocks of formal language are the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. ELEMENTS OF ART COLOR LINE SHAPE SPACE TEXTURE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN EMPHASIS BALANCE PROPORTION RHYTHM EMPHASIS BALANCE PROPORTION RHYTHM MOVEMENT VARIETY UNITY HARMONY Step Two: Learning to Look MOVEMENT VARIETY UNITY HARMONY LOOK INTERPRET OBSERVE ANALYZE SEE DESCRIBE Images are quickly superseding words as our primary form of communication. Half of all the photographs ever taken have been taken in the past two years, and we upload 1.8 billion images to Facebook every day. Step Three: Unlocking the Meaning of Images Being fluent in visual language means that you become aware of these factors and are able to challenge yourself to not only understand what you are seeing, but to ask yourself why you see it the way you do. The Four Visual Languages Close looking is the gateway to understanding the visual world. Once details have been absorbed, an image is primed for analysis through the lens of Form, Ideas, Symbols, and Meaning. FORM Images convey meaning through the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. IDEAS Culture and history influence how and what we see. SYMBOLS Symbols things that have meaning by association or that stand in for something else are a powerful part of how we understand the visual world. MEANING Meaning emerges when we merge together the lenses of Form, Symbols, and Ideas.

2015-2016 Exhibitions From the Collection: 300 Years of French Landscape Painting July 17 October 11, 2015 Drawn entirely from the holdings of the Toledo Museum of Art, From the Collection: 300 Years of French Landscape Painting includes a single, stunning example selected from each of the many styles of representation that define the continuous tradition of rendering nature by French painters. Degas and the Dance October 15, 2015 January 10, 2016 Edgar Degas (1834 1917) was a leading French Impressionist who specialized in depicting dancers and the ballet. Degas and the Dance is offered in conjunction with the 75 th anniversary of the Toledo Ballet s presentation of The Nutcracker, the longest-running annual performance of Tchaikovsky s ballet in the United States. Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture December 3, 2015-February, 28, 2016 Curated by the senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, this fascinating exhibition is the first in North America to present a comprehensive survey of the sneaker s complex design history and immense cultural significance. Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection February 12 May 8, 2016 Drawn from the celebrated Native American art collection of Charles and Valerie Diker, Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection features more than 100 masterworks representing tribes across the North American continent. Collectors Glass April 15 September 4, 2016 Some of the most stunning works of art in glass from private individuals and corporate collections throughout Ohio and Michigan have been assembled for this unique exhibition. Visit our website http://www.toledomuseum.org/exhibitions/ for the most up to date exhibition schedule.

Elementary and Middle School Grades (K 8) Grades K 2 Art of Reading + Studio Learn the vocabulary of art: lines, shapes, colors, and textures. Tour is 1 hour with an optional 30 minute studio session extension. Creatures Great and Small Explore the importance of animals, real and imaginary, in art from various cultures. Paintagories Discover that paintings like books, movies, and music can be categorized in a variety of ways. Grades 3 8 Art Around the World Compare works of art to discover the common threads and unique qualities of a variety of cultures. Art in the United States Examine art created by artists living and working in the U.S. from the 18th century to today. Art of Ancient Civilizations Examine the art of the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and India. Art Tells a Story Identify the roles of plot, character, setting, and sequence as applied by visual artists. Art of Seeing Art Grades K 2 Art of Seeing Art : Learning to Look Develop close looking skills by observing and describing the Elements of Art. Grades 3 8 Art of Seeing Art : The Language of Art Grades 4 5 Using the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design as vocabulary, unlock the meaning of images. Art of Seeing Art : Speaking Visual Grades 6 8 Analyze and interpret works of art through the four visual languages: Form, Symbols, Ideas, and Meaning. Ekphrastic Writing Tour and writing activities are 30 minutes each. Students are encouraged to continue the writing and editing in class and submit their completed writing to the annual Ekphrastic Writing Competition. Molten Magic Learn how different cultures throughout history have made and used glass. Explore the galleries in the Glass Pavilion and see a glassblowing demonstration; tour and demonstration are 45 minutes each. Wednesday and Friday mornings only. Limit 50 students. Sculpture: All Around Explore objects and materials used to make 3D art. Weather permitting, tour can include outdoor works in the Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden. Stem + A = STEAM! Discover how math and science concepts, from the natural world to geometry, are applied by visual artists. Home School Groups We ask that home school groups schedule tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those with children younger than kindergarten will be able to visit the Family Center during that time. We also offer classes specifically for home school students on Fridays; there is a fee for these classes. Visit toledomuseum.org/learn/classes for more information.

Secondary Grades (9 12) Art in 3D + Blacksmithing Studio 90 Minutes Investigate the materials and methods used to build, sculpt, and assemble 3-dimensional art. Weather permitting, tour can include outdoor works in the Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden. Follow the tour with an optional blacksmithing demonstration; tour and demonstration are both 45 minutes. Demonstration available Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Limit 20 students. Art of Glass 90 Minutes Learn how different cultures throughout history have made and used glass. Explore the galleries in the Glass Pavilion and see a glassblowing demonstration; tour and demonstration are 45 minutes each. Wednesday and Friday mornings only. Limit 50 students. Art of Seeing Art: Speaking Visual 60 minutes Analyze and interpret works of art through the four visual languages: Form, Symbols, Ideas, and Meaning. Ekphrastic Writing 90 minutes Enhance creative and critical thinking skills through Ekphrasis (writing poems in response to works of art). Tour and writing activities are both 45 minutes. Students are encouraged to continue the writing and editing in class and submit their completed writing to the annual Ekphrastic Writing Competition. Customize your Museum visit: Curriculum Experiences 60 minutes Enhance your curriculum and deepen your students learning with curriculum-based tours that are tailored to the specific needs of each class. Docents guide students to explore a wide range of topics through works of art: English and literature, fine arts, foreign cultures, history, humanities, math, religions, science, or art history. Multiple Visit Program 60 or 90 minutes Coordinate a series of visits (at least 2 per school year) to explore world history, humanities, English language arts, art history, and other topics to achieve learning goals. Education Department staff will work closely with you to plan visits and activities that coordinate with your classroom curriculum. Contact Maria Iafelice, at miafelice@toledomuseum.org to learn more.

Learning in the Gallery for College and University Students An art museum is a rich source for active learning. These art experiences promote student collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking skills while engaging with the works of art in the acclaimed TMA collection. Trained docents collaborate with individual instructors to plan these programs that complement course content, learning goals, and strengthen students visual literacy skills. Visual Language Workshops Simply put, visual literacy is the ability to read, comprehend, and write visual language. Being a literate person in the current media-driven, image-saturated culture extends beyond the traditional boundaries of reading and writing text. The language of the visual world whether it s seen inside or outside the galleries can be a challenge to interpret. The Museum s new series of workshops aims to use the collection to engage in theories and methods for understanding imagery within art and beyond. Two-hour workshops are offered to university and college classes which will explore Form, Symbols, Ideas, and Meaning. The workshops must be scheduled at least one month in advance. For more information, contact Kate Blake, at kblake@toledomuseum.org Images are quickly superseding words as our primary form of communication. Studies have shown that up to 90 % of sensory data is taken in through our eyes and that our brains read images in as fast as 13 milliseconds.

Resources for Educators Teacher Professional Development Workshops Two-contact-hour professional development workshops introduce Visual Literacy, provide information about resources available from the Museum, demonstrate activities that can be used to teach critical thinking skills and facilitate discussion on how to incorporate Visual Literacy in to your classroom. Upcoming workshops: October 3, 2015 10 a.m. - noon December 3, 2015 4-6 p.m. March 3, 2016 4-6 p.m. Please click here to register for a workshop. If you have any questions, contact Kate Blake at kblake@toledomuseum.org. Discovery Boxes Get your students excited about learning with our popular Discovery Boxes. Available for a variety of subjects and grade levels, these engaging learning tools include DVDs, CDs, activity sheets, lesson plans, games, posters, handling objects, and more. To view a list of available Discovery Boxes, search the Library catalog. http://www.toledomuseum.org/learn/library/ Reference Library Search the library for current research on the TMA collection: http://www.toledomuseum.org/learn/rce/

Getting here Parking for all K 12 docent-led tours is free. Car parking for self-guided or university tours is $5.00/car and can be paid by debit or credit card when exiting the parking lot or a one-time pass can be purchased at Visitor Services. Bus parking in the designated areas is free. Carpooling is encouraged. Bus subsidies are available to help schools defray transportation costs. See the online registration form to apply. These subsidies are available for docent-led tours only. *Due to the volume of student tours, scheduled docent-led groups receive priority. There is no guarantee we can accommodate unscheduled groups. There is a $25.00 charge for tour dates changed or tours cancelled (this does not include tours cancelled due to weather). We regret there are no lunchroom facilities available at TMA for school use. Weather permitting, groups are welcome to bring sack lunches and eat at the picnic tables on the TMA grounds. Sack lunches are not permitted in the Museum. Other helpful information: We need to know you re coming. Docent-led and self-guided tours must be scheduled in advance. Space is limited. We require three weeks notice to schedule all tours.* Schedule your tour today: http://www.toledomuseum.org/visit/tours/school-tours/ We are accessible. Stools are available at the Plough entrance and throughout the galleries. Touchable objects and modifications are available with advanced notice. Wheelchairs and stools are available at the entrances. We like planning ahead. Your docent will contact you by phone or email to discuss the museum visit and what to expect during your tour. Docent-Led Student Tours Student tours are offered throughout the school year. Student tours during the summer can be scheduled for summer camps or daycares. A minimum of 10 students is required for docent-led tours. Student tours are free, unless noted. Please only one chaperone per 12 students. Additional chaperones are welcome to visit the galleries on their own or to visit the Museum Café during the students touring time. Self-Guided Tours All self-guided tours will be greeted at the Plough Entrance and will receive a packet of information including TMA s Art of Chaperoning. Groups must adhere to our self-guided guidelines while visiting the Museum. We request that self-guided groups arrive at 11:15 am.