ArtsSmarts PEI

Awarded projects 2006-2007

St Jean Elementary
Contact persons: Marilyn Clark and Anne Ives
Artists involved: Terry Dunston Stevenson
Project Title: St Jean School Reads - Off the page

This project involved the creation of a three-dimensional representation of a piece of literature. Each grade chose a literary selection based on a common theme.
The activities are to plan Geometric Seed Designs to create a pattern that represents symmetry and growth; create Stencil Animal shapes by sketching templates; mix paint with sand mixture over glued geometric designs to create Sand Paintings; cut patterns of metallic paper and glue onto metals pads to create abstract designs that reflect light; arrange mirrors and crystals on painted boards to make Reflective Light Mosaics; use a variety of reflective materials to create an Electricity Mobil to represent the relationship between energy, electricity and light.

ArtsSmarts Quotes
St Jean Elementary, Charlottetown

" I thought that when we did the creativity thing that it was really fun but I wish had more time to do it."
" My experience with the ArtsSmarts project was great. It was nice and fun. I hope we do something like it again."
" The ArtsSmarts project was really fun. I learned a lot. Did you see everyone’s work? They’re all great."
" It is very fun."

Quotes from parents/teachers
" My child enjoyed the project a lot. It was a good experience."
" I believe this is a great program for the kids as it helps the children get interested in art and learn first hand art projects."
" I think this is a wonderful program, which should be continued."
" The students showed enthusiasm for their projects and liked the uniqueness of the experience."

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