Center ARTES at California State University San Marcos
in Partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education Present:
INTEGRATING ARTS INTO THE CLASSROOM
Workshops—Spring 2010
Visual Arts-Inspired Thinking Strategies
Monday, February 8, 5.30-7.30 pm
Arts 342, Cal State San Marcos
Learn a teaching strategy that can be applied to all grade levels in a wide range of subject areas: language arts, social
studies, art, and science. The VTS approach uses works of art to develop students' communication skills, creativity,
visual literacy, and critical thinking skills. No prior arts experience is necessary. This hands-on workshop is
presented by Tomoko Kuta, Education Director at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
Entry Points – Using Theatre Across the Curriculum
Monday, February 22, 5:30-7:30 pm
Arts 342, Cal State San Marcos
Through theatre “games” and creative dramatics, participants will explore ways to teach to the Theatre Visual and
Performing Arts standards while reinforcing other core curriculum areas. A variety of activities that support
classroom teachers’ desired learner outcomes will be presented. Exercises can be adapted for all grade levels. Help
students to discover Entry Points for learning. Plan on active participation in this hands-on workshop. Presented
by theater specialist, Roberta Wells-Famula.
Creative Exploration through Playwriting
Monday, March 8, 5:30-7:30 pm
Arts 342, Cal State San Marcos
Gain techniques for strengthening students' writing and communication skills during an interactive session with
Playwrights Project. You will discover ways to maintain a safe and controlled environment as you guide your
students in creative exploration. You will learn warm up exercises linked to learning objectives, use improvisation
to spark play ideas, strategize ways to translate students’ ideas into plays, link playwriting instruction to other
curricular areas, and read and assess student writing.
Making Music
Monday, April 12, 5:30-7:30 pm
Arts 342, Cal State San Marcos
Join Jillian Jepsen and Merryl Goldberg as they take you on a special tour and scavenger hunt through the Museum
of Making Music in Carlsbad. Celebrate the last 100 years of American popular music through instruments, sound
clips, and hands-on music making. You will have the chance to experience the Museum’s latest exhibition, “Waves
of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog” which looks at the life, vision and philosophy of Dr. Robert Moog and his
development of Moog synthesizers. The tour will conclude with an interactive workshop led by Dr. Merryl
Goldberg and will explore the music discipline within the Visual and Performing Arts Standards.
Center ARTES: About Us
Center ARTES at CSU San Marcos is committed to restoring arts education to San Diego County schools. Our
primary initiatives include providing access to the arts for students, professional development for educators,
strategic planning for districts, and leadership and state-wide advocacy on important arts education issues. Through
partnerships with schools, districts, artists, and arts institutions, we connect educators with tools, resources, and
personnel to seamlessly integrate the arts into their classrooms, exposing diverse student bodies to a rich,
comprehensive arts education while improving student learning across the curriculum.
For more information, visit our website at www.csusm.edu/centerartes or call (760)750-4431
Workshop Registration Form.
Students and teachers!! Save money and keep your artistic sensibilities refreshed and invigorated. Join now as a
Center ARTES member and in addition to the standard benefits, attend a year’s workshops for free!
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Center ARTES
Cal State San Marcos
Arts Building, Rm. 302
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
For more information, call (760) 750-4431, or visit our website at www.csusm.edu/centerartes