3d Media Workshop Vadea 2009

Attention Visual Arts Teachers – change of date and location

Saturday 12 September

Casting using plaster, alginate and silicone Course Location

MLC School (Kent House) Cnr Rowley and Gordon Burwood NSW 2134 (02) 97471266

3D Media Workshop In recognitions of the developments of 3D media within the classroom the Visual Arts and Design Educators’ Association has arrange a number of workshops to assist teachers in their classroom delivery. The 3D workshops will present a range of approaches to consider when exploring the multitude of 3D media and practical programs that will support teachers in extending their use of sculptural based materials in the Visual Arts classroom. The workshops presenters have been selected on the basis of their extensive experience in the delivery of 3 D media within the classroom. The size of the workshop class is limited to 10 attendees to ensure an optimal educational experience. Resources such as programs and specific work samples produced on the day will be given to attendees. The workshops are design to provide ‘hands on’ experience and a supportive environment that identifies the needs of teachers. Presenters will assist in the guiding teachers to develop effective strategies and projects in 3D media.

Course Date

Saturday 12 September 2009 9:30am – 3:30pm Course Price (incl GST) Members $110 Non-Member $165

Courses on offer in the 3D Media Workshops available are: Casting using plaster, alginate and silicone Hand Building with Clay Embossing using Sardine cans and sheet aluminium

Craig Malyon (MLC Burwood) . This workshop seeks to provide participants with knowledge of differing approaches to casting and mould making. Participants will make their own slip cast mould to take with them. They will examine and work with the silicone and alginate moulds from a live model and develop an understanding of the lost wax technique. Participants will be provided with program notes for stage 5 and 6 students.

Hand Building with Clay Kim Isagro-Attwood (Homebush Boys High) This workshop introduces the participants to the use clay in terms of applying different hand building techniques. Kim will demonstrate how his art making is aligned to specific programming for stage 4 and 5 students

Embossing using Sardine cans and sheet aluminium Melinda Hodges (International Grammar) In this workshop participants will undertake a structural and subjective exploration of found object assemblage inspired by the work of Australian contemporary artist Fiona Hall. Using sheet aluminium and tin you will emboss using your chosen design. Participants are asked to bring a washed sardine can.

Attention: Visual Arts Teachers

MLC School (Kent House)

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Saturday 12 September 2009 9:30am – 3:30pm 3D Media Workshops Program

9:00 – 9:30 – Welcome and Registration

These workshops are designed to support with teacher’s professional development and provide a range of resources that can be effectively used in the classroom. For further enquiries please email to Andrew Thompson [email protected]

9:30 – 11:00 – Workshop Session 1 11:00 – 11:30 – Recess

Workshop Selection

11:30 – 1:00 – Workshop Session 2

Please tick one selected workshop

1:00 – 2:00 – Lunch (basic lunch is

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email ___________________________ Cost Member - $110 Non-member - $165 Please make the cheque out to VADEA (Visual Arts and Design Education Association of NSW Inc) ABN 21386957963 Post – PO Box 577 Leichhardt NSW 2040 Fax - 95642342 Deadline for courses is – 4 September Payment Method: (please circle) Visa / Bankcard / Mastercard / Cheque

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Casting Embossing

provided) 2:00 – 3:20 – Workshop Session 3 3:20 – 3:30 – Evaluation

Hand Building

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