The Element of Surprise: Randomness and Chance in Art
During this professional learning course, K-12 art educators will explore the power of randomness and chance in the creative process.
Through resources like "Creature Art Generating Prompt Cards," teachers will guide students in embracing unpredictability, using prompts to inspire imaginative, spontaneous artwork. Educators will learn to incorporate inquiry-based material exploration and found material collage to encourage students to experiment with unconventional materials and unexpected compositions. Participants will also explore choice boards, such as the "Season and Spaces" exercise, which allow students to make decisions based on random selections that shape their compositions.
By the end of the course, teachers will be equipped with engaging, open-ended strategies to inspire creativity and problem-solving in their students' artistic practices.
FORMAT: Asynchronous online learning
DATES: 1/26/26 - 3/9/26
FACILITATOR: Kristine Monahan [kmonahan@albany.k12.ny.us]
GCRTC CONTACT: Denise Lutter, Ed.D., GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for Visual and Performing Arts, [denise@teachers-center.org]
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 15
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/bdhabtpx