Art and Math Teachers Collaborate

at the High Museum

 

CHS art teacher Charlotte Turner received a grant from the High Museum of Art earlier this year and decided to use that grant to encourage a STEAM initiative.  STEAM (STEM + Art) is a movement championed by Rhode Island School of Design and widely adopted by institutions, corporations, and individuals.  The objectives of the STEAM movement are to transform research policy to place Art + Design at the center of STEM; encourage integration of Art + Design in K - 20 education; and influence employers to hire artists and designers to drive innovation.
 
Last weekend, Ms. Turner along with math teachers Mr. Surrette, Ms. Avery, and Mr. Kroll investigated how to transform STEM to STEAM by attending the High Museum of Art's STEAM workshop.  The workshop was built around the designs of artist Van Herpen whose work integrates the concepts of science, art, mathematics, technology, and storytelling.
 
Van Herpen has collaborated with architects, engineers, shoemakers, and handcrafters to bring her visions to the runway and our galleries.  Her fusion of skilled handwork and current-day technology will readily spark inquiry, investigation, and creation in your classroom.
 
The day's activities culminated in Centennial's team of teachers collaborating in sketching, 3D design using Tinker Card for output using a Maker Bot 3D printer for the final product.  Technical difficulties proved the resourcefulness of the group to arrive at their final product.  here seems to be a competition of who wears it best: Zack Kroll or Kelsey Avery?