As you know, I LOVE music! But what makes music better is when music is done live! To me, no one does it better than NPR and the Tiny Desk series. For each session, we’ll get together, pick a Tiny Desk concert and vibe! Afterwards we’ll chat about the music, the artist(s) and whatever else comes to mind.
Studio Ghibli holds a unique place in the world of animation. Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, the studio quickly became renowned for its visually stunning films, which often weave together intricate themes and grapple with profound philosophical questions. As anime continues to gain global recognition, understanding Studio Ghibli’s expansive and thoughtful filmography is essential for enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.
This class will serve as an exploration of Studio Ghibli’s cinematic landscape, offering insights into each film’s narrative structure, character development, key themes, and cultural significance. By examining their movies in the order of release, readers will not only understand the studio’s evolution but also appreciate how each film contributes to the broader tapestry of anime.
Each week in class, we will head out into the neighborhood to draw, plein air (i.e., in the open air)! Students will practice drawing in 2-and-3-point perspective while they engage deeply in the practice of noticing. Students will build artistic skill as well as appreciation for the vibrant and diverse neighborhood our school calls home. Students will also gain appreciation for art as practice that slows down the mind, builds the muscle of self-regulation, and cultivates a mindset grounded in gratitude, peace, and joy.
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Students are welcome to bring in art materials of their choice if their preferred medium is not available at the school.
The Final Frontier… No, wait, that’s “Star Trek”. Anyways, one of the longest running classes at PSCS comes to a bittersweet close with the spring “Twilight Zone” class. We will watch a wide selection of episodes from the 1960’s series as well as the reboots from the 1980’s, 2008, and 2019. We will discuss the underlying ideas of each episode and explore themes of justice/injustice, community, and speculative futures. Join me for one last journey into a dimension of imagination, sound, sight, and mind!
This class is open to students who have already taken Woodworking or Graphic Design.
In this term, students will create at least one piece of art that promotes social justice. Prompts will include things like, “if this problem was solved, what would people have done to solve it?” or, “if everyone understood THIS, then our society would be safer.” Students will determine a message or cause and learn how to “think like a designer” to produce work. What does that mean?! You’ll have to register for this class to find out.
Each class will include art discussions and progressing on individual work.
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
1. Map out a creative schedule to stay on track with their creative process(es)
2. Describe at least two ways that art with a social justice message connects to events in the real world through and because of it’s design
Outside Work:
Determined by the student’s project(s).
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