Aldine ISD Computer Graphics - Denise Gaudiano Learning Through the Arts Coordinator Teaching art at Bethune Academy has been extremely rewarding for me personally and professionally. The Fine Arts program is stronger than any I have ever seen. Teachers challenge students to perform well above grade level. Student artwork at Bethune proves that high expectations from teachers produce talent not usually seen in fourth and fifth grade students.
Technology is integrated throughout our school.
With art being the love of my life and technology providing a new artistic medium, I couldn't resist the challenge of bridging the two. With the support of our principal and our technology specialist, inspiration from the Computer Graphics teacher at Carver High School, and training in graphics software, we implemented an Advanced Computer Graphics class for our fifth grade students. The class is being co-taught by an art teacher and Bethune's technology specialist. Software being used by students includes Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Word and Power Point, as well as Adobe PhotoShop and MetaCreations Painter. Lessons are inspired by student work from the Computer Graphics class at Carver High School and creative brainstorming with our technology and art specialists.