Dallas ISD Class Description Students will explore mask-making techniques from various cultures around the world, while learning about the functions, ritual ceremonies and celebrations in which they are utilized. Lessons will include making construction paper masks, Mardi Gras masks, African clay tribal masks, Mexican papier-m ch animal masks. Students will take home a practical, sculptured box they can use to store their treasures in. This poetry class will focus on the student creating original poetry and exploring the performance tools of the spoken word. Various styles from California, New York, street and improvisation will be introduced.
Class includes warm-ups, progressions, and combinations of the various styles.
In each class, participants will learn about percussion instruments from around the world and how they have been used in rituals, music and art. Participants will also have an opportunity to make and play instruments. Young artists will be able to enjoy traditional and innovative approaches to clay sculpture. Students will be able to express their creative talents using a variety of approaches and processes. Simple sculptural techniques and materials will ensure each student s success in a variety of a sculpture projects.