| Artistic Discipline | Visual Art |
| Grades | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Instruction Language(s) | English |
| Availability Notes | Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year! |
Questions? Contact Kim Strelchun,The Right Brain Initiative Director, at 503-225-5900 x703 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
About the Artist
Julie has worked as a professional documentary photographer for over 20 years. She soon became interested in teaching children how to share their individual and collective voices using photography and writing.
References
Kirsten Kilchenstein
Donor Relations Officer
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The Oregon Community Foundation Former Education Director, Caldera Arts
Silvia Asson
Past Principal of Peninsula Elementary School
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(503) 997-2356
Elaine Luckenbaugh
Principal
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(503) 261-4500
Hogan Cedars Elementary
Donor Relations Officer
[email protected]
The Oregon Community Foundation Former Education Director, Caldera Arts
Silvia Asson
Past Principal of Peninsula Elementary School
[email protected]
(503) 997-2356
Elaine Luckenbaugh
Principal
[email protected]
(503) 261-4500
Hogan Cedars Elementary
Program Description
RESIDENCY GOALS
Photography is a way for you to express yourself creatively.
Photography strengthens visual literacy and metaphorical understanding
To think critically about the choices they make through the compositions they create and develop life-long skills in composition, decision-making and design.
Photography provides strong connections to history as well as to the present and the future.
Photography enhances communication, collaboration and problem solving skills both within a group and individually.
WORK WITH STUDENTS
Week long residencies include slide presentations of photography to inspire and introduce the children to the concept of analyzing and creating strong photographs. I then introduce the basic elements of photography and camera handling. On the second day we head out to create photographs based on our project's theme and edit and critique on the third day. The fourth day centers on writing and choosing the photographs that best illustrate our writing. The workshop culminates with the final creation of the project, an artist statement and a sharing circle.
My residencies include projects that address issues of identity and community, or a single issue, such as bullying or increasing awareness of the environment. I incorporate the concepts of Literacy through Photography developed by Wendy Ewald.
Classroom projects and their themes will be determined by dialogue with individual teachers, teams or school wide curriculum focus. I am often inspired by the curriculum of a certain class and create projects based on specific interdisciplinary subjects.
Classroom Time: 60 minute sessions are optimum
Photography is a way for you to express yourself creatively.
Photography strengthens visual literacy and metaphorical understanding
To think critically about the choices they make through the compositions they create and develop life-long skills in composition, decision-making and design.
Photography provides strong connections to history as well as to the present and the future.
Photography enhances communication, collaboration and problem solving skills both within a group and individually.
WORK WITH STUDENTS
Week long residencies include slide presentations of photography to inspire and introduce the children to the concept of analyzing and creating strong photographs. I then introduce the basic elements of photography and camera handling. On the second day we head out to create photographs based on our project's theme and edit and critique on the third day. The fourth day centers on writing and choosing the photographs that best illustrate our writing. The workshop culminates with the final creation of the project, an artist statement and a sharing circle.
My residencies include projects that address issues of identity and community, or a single issue, such as bullying or increasing awareness of the environment. I incorporate the concepts of Literacy through Photography developed by Wendy Ewald.
Classroom projects and their themes will be determined by dialogue with individual teachers, teams or school wide curriculum focus. I am often inspired by the curriculum of a certain class and create projects based on specific interdisciplinary subjects.
Classroom Time: 60 minute sessions are optimum
Program Requirements
None.
